Free Safegarding workshops for the voluntary sector

27th January 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Training

Voluntary and Community Sector Workshops-Safeguarding and Inter-agency Working Essex Safeguarding Children Board, Essex Safeguarding Adult Board, Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services, your local Essex Children’s Partnership Board and the Safe Network are pleased to invite colleagues from the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to a FREE safeguarding, information sharing and interagency working workshop. The workshop … Read More

Are you #SteppingUp to create a stronger City? Look forward to seeing you at High Chelmer Shopping Centre 27-30 January

23rd January 2015Chelmsford CVS, Consultations, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

#SteppingUp to create a stronger City A new campaign comes to Chelmsford on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week (January 27-30) focusing on how local people can ‘step up’ to create stronger communities. The #SteppingUp campaign puts the spotlight on five simple steps people can take which can have a hugely beneficial effect personally, … Read More

Need advice? Please note Chelmsford CAB’s new telephone number – going live 26 Jan 2015

23rd January 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services

CHELMSFORD CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU NEW ADVICE LINE TELEPHONE NUMBER Chelmsford Citizens Advice Bureau is upgrading its telephone system and will have a new telephone number from 26th January 2015. If you need advice, please call: Advice Line 01245 205656 All other contact details will stay the same. Chelmsford Citizens Advice Bureau, Burgess Well House, Coval Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1FW … Read More

The Mid Essex Mind Support Time & Recovery (STaR) Service

21st January 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health, Jobs, Training

Mid Essex Mind IAPT STaR Service and Self-Referral Support and Information Clinics for 2015 Mid Essex Mind has been working in partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) as part of the national initiative to deliver Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) in Mid Essex. The Mid Essex Mind Support Time & Recovery … Read More

CHOICES Service delivered by Open Road and EYPDAS (Essex Young People’s Drug & Alcohol Service)

14th January 2015Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health, Jobs

CHOICES Service delivered by Open Road and EYPDAS (Essex Young People’s Drug & Alcohol Service)  Alcohol And Drug Recovery Workers, using the case management approach, providing assessment, brief and extended brief interventions and signposting to other recovery & support centres. Also housing, employment and training advice Can provide support for clients with complex needs such … Read More

The South East & Central Essex Mind Bulletin is now available & includes details on Mental Health Training.

15th December 2014Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Health, Training

The 9th Edition of the South East & Central Essex Mind Bulletin has been released. Features include:– Crisis Care Concordat Mental Health Training Workshops Volunteer Recruitment To view a copy see: Mind Bulletin 009  Training courses available include: Basic Mental Health Training (MH1) MindBasicTrainingPosterAug2014 Intermediate Mental Health Training (MH2) MindIntermediateTrainingPosterAug2014 Anger Management Training mind anger management trainingB South East and Central … Read More

Expressions Of Interest Sought For The Provision Of Day Opportunity Services For Vulnerable Adults

2nd October 2014Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Funding Opportunities, Health

Please see the latest correspondence from Essex County Council on Day Opportunities and Redesign Events. Dear All/ Providers, ECC Day Opportunities Re-design – You Said, We Did “We last contacted you in May 2014 to ask for involvement from you and your service users in the public consultation for Day Opportunities. Consultation with current day opportunities … Read More

Carers Support From Action For Family Carers

2nd October 2014Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

Free Counselling For Unpaid, Family Carers Action for Family Carers has received funding to provide a free, confidential counselling service where carers can receive individual counselling sessions from qualified counsellors in Essex. Carers may wish to explore their feelings around: Transitions – going into care, beginning or end of caring role Depression, anxiety, worries or … Read More

Home Library Service from Essex Libraries For Those Who Find Getting To A Library Difficult

8th September 2014Chelmsford CVS, Counselling / Support Services, Events/ Opportunities, Health

Home Library Service from Essex Libraries If you find getting to a library difficult, or the mobile library does not stop close enough, the Home Library Service is available to anyone living in their own home, in sheltered accommodation or in a care home. It is a free service with books delivered to your home … Read More