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Mid and North East Essex Mind: Mid Essex Sanctuary

The Mid Essex Sanctuary provides a safe, supportive space where people experiencing mental health crisis can receive support outside of normal working hours. We provide emotional and practical support, guidance, and intervention to address the factors contributing to an individual’s crisis. The team work to de-escalate distress and develop a plan for ongoing support. The Sanctuary operates as part of the 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Response and Care Service across Mid Essex from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and bank holidays. Weekdays: 09:00am – 1:00am and Weekends: 6:00pm – 1:00am.

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Further info

Is your life at risk? In an emergency call 999 for an Ambulance.If you are not at immediate risk, please contact NHS 111 Opt 2, complete the triage and request a referral. We are here to help.

Delivered by Mid and North East Essex Mind we can help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis with emotional and practical support needs. Please note we are a non-clinical service. 

To be referred call NHS 111 (Option2). Further details are available on our WEBSITE

Who can use this service?

Anyone living in Mid Essex (Chelmsford, Maldon or Braintree). 

How are services delivered?

Once you call NHS 111 (Option 2) you will be triaged by a clinician and a referral to our service can be made. We will make contact to provide an emotional support call. 

Locations

The Constantine Centre, 272a Mersea Road Colchester CO2 8QZ
Call NHS 111 (option 2) for a referral
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