Basildon Mind

28/12/2025

Community Events This Week
Join us for a range of wellbeing activities taking place across Basildon, Wickford and Billericay:
- Wellbeing Walking Groups – Enjoy gentle walks and great company.
- Human Kind Café Drop-In – A welcoming space to relax and connect.
- Yoga will be back on the 9th January.
- Allotment Activities – Get outdoors, enjoy nature, and help our community garden thrive.
Come along, meet new people, and take some time for your wellbeing. Everyone is welcome!

24/12/2025

Over this festive season we will continue to be here for you and your loved ones with our OneResponse team ready to answer your call any time, day or night.

If you or a loved one needs palliative care support or advice, please call 01268 526 259, to speak to our professional and compassionate OneResponse team who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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23/12/2025

From all of us at Basildon Mind, we wish you a Christmas filled with warmth, kindness, and moments of Joy. Thank you to everyone who has supported, fundraised, or helped us in 2025—you’ve made a real difference. We look forward to continuing to support our local community’s mental health in 2026.

If you need mental health support over the Christmas period, please visit our social media pages for details on our opening times and information about other services available to support your wellbeing during the holidays.

From Wednesday, 24th December to Monday, 4th January, social media messages will not be monitored during this time. Messages will be attended to after 5th January. If you need to contact us, please call our Basildon Mind Helpline at 01268 284130. Our Answerphone is monitored, and messages will be responded to as soon as possible.

If you or someone else is facing a life-threatening emergency, please call 999. For mental health support, call 111 (Option 2) or go to your local A&E.

23/12/2025

This is a reminder of our Boxing Day Walk taking place in partnership with Human Kind Cafe in Billericay.

A lovely walk led by one of our Counsellors and a walking leader, followed by refreshments at the Human Kind Cafe.

Come along and join us. No need to book. Further details can be found below.

On December 26th, we're once again teaming up with Basildon Mind for a boxing day walk and social. Join us at 10.30am, at the main entrance gate to Lake Meadows Park (by car park) for:

👟 A 60-minute moderate-paced walk around the park, guided by a trained Walk Leader and supported by an experienced Counsellor.
🫂 A safe and welcoming space for anyone feeling alone or struggling during the festive season.
☕ Hot drinks and cakes at Human Kind Café afterward

We'd love to welcome you and share hot drinks and cakes to celebrate the festive season and support those who need it. We welcome any donations on the day which will be paid-forward to support the community and our charity work in 2026.

No need to book - just turn up!

23/12/2025

Basildon Mind's (Helpline & Counselling Services) Opening Times & Additional Mental Health Support Over The Christmas Period

Christmas can be tough for some. Loneliness, anxiety, or grief can make the season feel heavy, even when everyone else seems joyful. It’s okay not to feel okay. Take care of yourself, reach out for support, and remember—you’re not alone.
Additional mental health support can be found below.

If you or someone else is facing a life-threatening emergency, please call 999. For mental health support, call 111 (Option 2) or go to your local A&E.

From Wednesday, 24th December to Monday, 4th January, social media messages will not be monitored during this time. Messages will be attended to after 5th January. If you need to contact us, please call our Basildon Mind Helpline at 01268 284130. Our Answerphone is monitored, and messages will be responded to as soon as possible.

Opening hours include our Telephone Helpline service, and do not include our charity shop opening hours.

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

Community Events This Week
Join us for a range of wellbeing activities taking place across Basildon, Wickford and Billericay:
- Wellbeing Walking Groups – Enjoy gentle walks and great company. Come along and join us on Boxing Day for a walk with refreshments afterwards at the Human Kind Cafe
- Human Kind Café Drop-In – A welcoming space to relax and connect.
- Yoga will be back on the 9th January.
- Allotment Activities – Get outdoors, enjoy nature, and help our community garden thrive.
Come along, meet new people, and take some time for your wellbeing. Everyone is welcome!

20/12/2025

Strengthening Wellbeing through Movement & Connection

Every week, Basildon Mind hosts gentle yoga sessions designed to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.

What looks like simple stretching is actually a powerful way to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and lift your mood. Participants tell us they leave feeling calmer, more grounded and more connected after each session. For many, it’s not just about the movement — it’s about being in a supportive space where they feel understood and welcomed.

When local GPs and health professionals recommend community-based activities like yoga, they’re offering people practical, evidence-based ways to manage stress, anxiety, and low mood. It’s a reminder that improving mental health isn’t always about medication alone — sometimes, it starts with connection, routine, and gentle movement.

At Basildon Mind, we’re proud to provide these opportunities every week, helping people build resilience, reduce isolation, and take meaningful steps toward better wellbeing.

If you would like to learn more about our wellbeing acitivities or support our work, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at www.basmind.org or call us on 01268 284130

19/12/2025

Our Impact 2024/25

We're proud to have hosted over 220 award-winning Walk and Talks, promoting activity and social inclusion across Basildon, Billericay and Wickford.

But don’t just take our word for it – here’s what our walkers have to say:

- "I feel walking with Mind, I've got a routine and made new friends."
- "I feel happy being with people and not alone."
- "I feel walking helps my mental health and I feel supported."

Join us as we continue making a positive impact on our community!

Check out our social media for the full walk schedule.

Our weekly walks are a friendly and relaxed way to enjoy nature, boost your mood, and connect with others in your community.

Guided by an experienced Walking Leader and supported by a qualified Therapist, each walk offers a safe, welcoming space to unwind, share, and feel supported. Walking regularly can reduce stress, lift your spirits, and help improve your mental and physical health — all while enjoying gentle movement in the fresh air.

18/12/2025

It's your last chance to grab tickets for our Christmas Raffle. Tickets will be drawn at 2pm tomorrow (Friday 19th Dec). Tickets are £2 each with some amazing prizes to be won.

You can purchase tickets via this link - https://basmind.enthuse.com/cf/our-christmas-raffle-25589?fbclid=Iwb21leAOhLcBjbGNrA6Es5GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgIiK0LH38Pn6c_00PoaMJThi_M5TaigbDv02_Wbba5-zK6p6DhlER0S_5Si_aem_pDFPRr0AFNfCT-Mq68fZqQ

Good luck to everyone 🤞

Please pop by the shop and get your raffle tickets
£2 each. We have some amazing prizes up for grabs. Ask your friends or family and come and get your tickets for a chance to win a great prize.
You can now also by your raffle tickets online.
Here ➡️ https://basmind.enthuse.com/cf/our-christmas-raffle-25589

Thank you for your support

18/12/2025

Building Hope, One Home at a Time

At Basildon Mind, our supported housing projects are more than just a roof over someone’s head — they’re a foundation for recovery, independence, and community belonging.

Every day, our dedicated team works alongside residents who are rebuilding their confidence, managing their mental health, and taking steps toward brighter futures. These homes offer stability, understanding, and care — the essentials that many people need before they can begin to thrive again.

But the need is growing. As demand for mental health support rises, so does the number of people who need a safe, supportive place to live. With greater community awareness, local partnerships, and sustainable funding, we can ensure that no one faces mental health challenges without the security of a home and the support of a compassionate community.

Together, we can build hope, restore dignity, and change lives — one person, one home, one community at a time. 💙