ECC: Early Help and Wellbeing Team
THIS IS NOT A CRISIS SERVICE. Our Early Help and Wellbeing team can help people who have difficulties with their wellbeing and LOW-LEVEL mental health difficulties like: anxiety, low mood and depression. The team will support people in Essex, with or without a diagnosis. They focus on the goals someone wants to achieve to improve their wellbeing, including their social situation. THIS IS NOT A CRISIS SERVICE. Is your life at risk? In an emergency call 999 for an Ambulance, or call NHS 111 (Option 2).
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Further info
The team includes social workers, occupational therapists, support workers and an employment specialist. They can work with you to:
- Manage your mood
- Feel more confident
- Return to work or education
- Meet people and join local activities
- Become more independent
- Achieve your goals
WE ONLY ACCEPT SELF REFERRALS FROM THE PUBLIC THROUGH FRONTLINE. If you are a professional / organisation wanting to make a referral on behalf of the person, please call our duty line 0333 032 2958 or email: Earlyhelp.Wellbeingteam@essex.gov.uk to discuss/request a referral form.
WE ARE NOT A CRISIS SERVICE. Is your life at risk? In an emergency call 999 for an Ambulance, or call NHS 111 (Option 2).
Who can use this service?
We are an inclusive service. You can refer yourself if you are aged 18 to 65 and live in Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock) and are in need of support in one or more of the following, with or without a diagnosis:
- mild learning disability
- autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions
- emotional wellbeing, such as low mood, anxiety, stress, depression
- carers for people with these needs
Self referrals only through Frontline - see 'further details...' if you are a professional looking to refer.
How are services delivered?
The services we provide include : One-to-one support: Group support: Self-help advice and guidance: Helping you find other support for issues affecting your wellbeing, such as debt or a physical health problem; Helping you access social groups in your area: Support for Carers.
Self referrals only through Frontline - see 'further details...' if you are a professional looking to refer.
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