How it can help
The Family Innovation Fund-Xtra follows the existing support already available in Essex through the established Family Innovation Fund.
Support can be delivered one-on-one, through group work, as a family group, or as a couple, around understanding Coronavirus; managing and coping with change; separation and loss; managing and coping with anxiety; healthy family relationships and staying active and curious.
To receive support via the Family Innovation Fund-Xtra service, young people and their families can contact one of the organisations listed below, depending on their needs.
- Wilderness Foundation – offers counselling and therapeutic support, and may bring nature, art and other creative tools into sessions. Appointments are available 9am-5pm Monday – Friday. Evenings and weekends by appointment. Contact 0300 1233073 or info@wildernessfoundation.org.uk
- Renew Counselling – an experienced and accredited counselling service for all ages. Appointments are available Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Monday-Thursday 5pm-8pm. Saturdays by appointment. Contact 01245 359353 or hilary@renew-us.org
- Relate – offer accredited mediation and counselling. Appointments are available 9am-9pm Monday- Friday and 9am-5pm on Saturdays. Contact 01245 676930 or 01708 441722 or enquiries@relatelnee.org.uk
- YMCA – can help families identify beneficial strategies and solutions for their needs in individual, group or family sessions. Appointments are available Monday – Friday and Saturdays by agreement. Contact 01245 355677 or daniels@ymcachelmsford.org.uk
- Evolve Intervention – provide early intervention for children and young people through mentoring, coaching, group work and tuition. Appointments are available Monday -Friday 9am to 6pm, with some availability between 6pm- 8pm and on Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Contact us on 01245 526069 or info@evolve-intervention.com
Age
0 to 19 year olds, and up to 25 year olds with SEND
Eligibility
Young people and families who are not already receiving specialist or statutory support
How to access
The services can be accessed:
- directly by families
- through referral from a professional such as a teacher
- via the Essex Welfare Service
- via the Getting Help in Essex Directory
To self refer, call the organisation of interest. They will send you a referral form to complete and return.