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Rethink Mental Illness

Nationwide
A mental health charity providing information, support and services to those with mental health and people who help care for them.

SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Multiple locations
A confidential and impartial information, advice and support service on issues related to special educational needs and disability (SEND). They can help with issues related to education, health and social care

SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service

Multiple locations
Provides specialist services to anyone in South and West Essex who is experiencing, or who has experienced, any form of sexual violence and abuse at any time in their life

SNAP Charity - Essex

Multiple locations
Supports families with children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with any special need or disability. No formal diagnosis or professional referral is needed to access SNAP services.

Southend Mencap Advocacy Service

Multiple locations
An advocacy service that supports people in understanding their rights and have the information to make informed choices

The Edith Borthwick School

Braintree
The Edith Borthwick School is a special school for children with severe learning difficulties, aged 3-19, in Braintree.

The Greenwell Academy

Harlow
The Greenwell Academy will provide a residential special school for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, aged 7 to 16, in Harlow. The school has opened on a temporary site, with the permanent site due to open in 2025.