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37 results found

Not A-Typical Support Group

Multiple locations
A community-led support group for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and adults.

NSPCC

Nationwide
Provides a helpline for anyone who is concerned about a child, but also has lots of helpful services and information available for parents and carers.

Open Door Services

Thurrock
Open Door Services is a local charity for vulnerable children, young people and adults in Thurrock

Samaritans

Nationwide
A service that offers support to those struggling to cope or have been affected by suicide by phone, online or via their app.

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

SET Keyworker Service

Multiple locations
Supports children and young people with complex needs who are inpatients in, or at risk of being admitted to, a mental health hospital

Sickle Cell Society

Nationwide
An organisation that makes sure people with sickle cell get the services they need.

Southend Mencap Advocacy Service

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