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Mid and North East Essex Mind: Mid Essex Sanctuary

The Mid Essex Sanctuary provides a safe, supportive space where people experiencing emotional distress or mental health crisis can receive support outside of normal working hours. This is a community-based alternative to crisis mental health services.The Mid Essex Sanctuary is from 10am to 1am 365 days a year, and you can be referred by NHS 111 (option 2).

Is your life at risk? In an emergency call 999 for an Ambulance.

If you are not in crisis we are here to help. Delivered by Mid and North East Essex Mind we can help anyone experiencing: Anxiety or panic attacks; suicidal thoughts; may self harm (but do not need medical treatment); experiencing depression; hear voices; affected by post-traumatic stress disorder; trauma; who need support outside of normal working hours.

To be referred call NHS 111 (Option2) or your GP to be referred. Further details are available on our WEBSITE

Who can use this service?

How are services delivered?

Anyone living in Mid Essex (Chelmsford, Maldon or Braintree). 

Once you call NHS 111 (Option 2) you will be referred through.

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Mid and North East Essex Mind: Mid Essex Sanctuary

enquiries@mnessexmind.org

0300 330 9492

The Constantine Centre, 272a Mersea Road
Colchester
CO2 8QZ

Call NHS 111 (option 2) for a referral

Service can be delivered by phone, video or email




Service last updated 16/12/2025
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