We understand that this time may be very difficult and overwhelming so we have provided some links in case you may need some extra support.
Self Care
Colchester Area Food Banks
Braintree Area Food Banks
Clacton Area Food Banks
Keeping yourself safe online
Guide to living with worry and anxiety (PDF)
Emotional Wellbeing Support Links.
The NHS links will inform you of all the mental wellbeing supports, phones numbers and websites that you may need to access while learning/working remotely from home.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/
Student minds also offer support and information regarding mental wellbeing.
https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html
Office for students offers information on wellbeing and student life.
https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/for-students/student-guide-to-coronavirus/
Emotional support via telephone – Samaritans
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/support-and-information/if-youre-having-difficult-time/
Mental Health.org
Support from MIND.org
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
Essex Safeguarding Children Board
The above link includes a link to Kooth, online emotional wellbeing support for under 18 years old and Big White Wall for ages 16 years plus.
Mental health support from the Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
Stress and anxiety app https://sam-app.org.uk
Stress and anxiety app https://www.anxietybc.com/resources/mindshift-app
NHS apps https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/
Overcoming – https://overcoming.co.uk/
Live life to the full – https://llttf.com/
Mood Gym https://moodgym.com.au/
Calm Harm (Self Harm Support) https://calmharm.co.uk/
Please keep your self-safe and please follow government guidelines.
Keeping yourself safe online
At this time when you are likely to be spending more time online, we would like to remind you of support available for you to keep yourself safe online.
- Childline – for support
- UK Safer Internet Centre – to report and remove harmful online content
- CEOP – for advice on making a report about online abuse
- Thinkuknow – for advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
If it is an emergency or crisis situation please call the emergency services on 999.
Foodbanks in Colchester
Colchester Foodbank https://colchester.foodbank.org.uk/
01206 621998
| OPENING TIMES | |
| Mon | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Tue | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Sun | Closed |
ADDRESS
33 Moorside Business Park
(off East Hill, past Rollerworld onto the Moorside Estate)
Moorside
Colchester
CO1 2ZF
Colchester Family Hub
| OPENING TIMES | |
| Mon | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
ADDRESS
63 North Station Road
Colchester
CO1 1RQ
Colchester Foodbank @ Greenstead
| OPENING TIMES | |
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00 – 12:00 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
ADDRESS
7 The Centre
Hawthorn Avenue
Colchester
CO4 3PX
CO4 3PX
Colchester Foodbank @ Brightlingsea
01206303902
| OPENING TIMES | |
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:30 – 12:30 |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
ADDRESS
Brightlingsea Parish Hall
Victoria Place
Brightlingsea
Essex
CO7 0BP
Colchester Foodbank @ Wivenhoe
01206 621998
| OPENING TIMES | |
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 10:00 – 12:00 |
| Fri | Closed |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
ADDRESS
Congregational Church
High St
Wivenhoe
CO7 9AB
CO7 9AB
Clacton on Sea – Foodbanks
Clacton Food Bank (The Trussell Trust): https://clacton.foodbank.org.uk/
tel: 01255 431760
email: tracy.cooke@salvationarmy.org.uk
address: The Salvation Army Community Centre
103 Old Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 1HN
Clacton-on-Sea Project – Foodcycle: https://www.foodcycle.org.uk/location/clacton/
Email: nicola@foodcycle.org.uk
Address: Pier Avenue Baptist Church
117 Pier Ave
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 1NJ
Braintree Area Food Banks
Telephone: 01376 330694
Email: info@braintreearea.foodbank.org.uk
Monday 10.00 – 12.00
St Andrews Church Hall
Halsted Essex C09 2LD
Tuesday 10.00 – 12.00
The Church in Great Notley
Bridge End Lane Great Notley
Braintree Essex Cm77 7GN
Wednesday 11.00 – 14:00
Braintree Baptist Church
Blythes Meadows
Braintree Essex Cm7 3DA
Friday 10.00 – 14.00
Christ Church
London Road
Braintree Essex CM7 2LD
Friday 10.00 – 12.00
Witham Methodist Church
Guithavon Street
Witham Essex CM81BJ
The hours may be subject to change due to number of volunteers and change from the government and The Trussell Trust.
Please note this is a 3 day crisis service and can only be accessed with a voucher. To find out further information you can email or telephone.
