Basildon Mind

Basildon Mind Basildon Mind is a registered charity - and as such we are responsible for funding our own services.

23/03/2026

🌱 Get Outdoors with Basildon Mind’s Community Allotment 🌱

Looking for a friendly way to spend time outdoors and boost your wellbeing? Our Basildon Mind Community Allotment in Vange is open and welcoming new participants!

When:
• Every Tuesday, 9am – 1pm
• 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am – 1pm

Come along to enjoy fresh air, gentle gardening, and great company. Our volunteers grow a range of fruit, vegetables, and plants, and there’s always something to do – whether you’re an experienced gardener or just fancy being outside. No experience needed! 🌿

📍 Location: Far end of St James Road, Basildon SS16 4XS (meet at the allotment gates down the track past the garages).

📧 Interested in joining us?
Email: volunteering@basmind.org

Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you there! 💚

22/03/2026

This Week's Upcoming Activities 23rd – 27th March

Funded Weekly Wellbeing Activities taking place this week across Basildon, Wickford & Billericay:
- Wellbeing Walking Groups – Enjoy guided, gentle walks and great company
- Human Kind Café Drop-In – Pop in for a listening ear or signposting to local services
- Yoga for your Mental Health – Gentle stretches, meditation and mindfulness to relax the mind. To book, please visit https://instabook.io/s2/totallyyoga?m=book or email us at yoga@basmind.org
- Allotment Activities – Get outdoors, enjoy nature, and help our community garden thrive this Tuesday. Interested in coming along? Email volunteering@basmind.org

Come along, meet new people, and take some time for your wellbeing. Everyone is welcome!

21/03/2026

🌸🐣 EASTER RAFFLE TIME! 🐣🌸

We’ve put together some amazing hampers packed with chocolate, skincare, and more – perfect for a little Easter treat! 🍫💝

🎟️ Just £2 a ticket
📍 Available at Basildon Mind Charity Shop, 37 East Walk, Basildon, SS14 1HA
📅 Drawn Wednesday 1st April

Every ticket helps support your local mental health service, so you’re not just entering to win… you’re making a real difference 💙

✨ Don’t miss out – grab your tickets in-store now!

19/03/2026

Looking for a friendly way to boost your wellbeing? 🚶‍♀️🌿

Our Weekly Wellbeing Walking Groups are open to everyone – just turn up! Whether you’d like some fresh air, gentle exercise, or the chance to meet supportive, like-minded people, our walks are a great way to look after your mental health.

Led by our qualified walk leaders and supported by our talking therapist, these relaxed walks take place across the week in Basildon, Wickford and Billericay

Walks run:
• Monday – Billericay (10:30)
• Tuesday – Basildon (18:30)
• Wednesday – Pitsea / Basildon (alternating, 10:30)
• Thursday – Wickford (10:30)
• Friday – Pitsea (10:30)

No booking needed – just come along and join us. Everyone is welcome.

For more details, check our social media or call 01268 289700.

18/03/2026

🧘‍♀Yoga for Your Mental Health

Join us for a gentle, supportive yoga session focused on wellbeing lead by

This is a funded service supporting mental health in our community.

Book by visiting - https://instabook.io/s2/totallyyoga?m=book

King Edward Community Centre, Laindon
Fridays between 11:15am–12:45pm

✨ Gentle yoga, breathwork & mindfulness
✨ Refreshments & chat after
✨ No experience needed

✨ Neurodiversity Celebration Week ✨At Basildon Mind, we’re proud to stand with our community in recognising and celebrat...
18/03/2026

✨ Neurodiversity Celebration Week ✨

At Basildon Mind, we’re proud to stand with our community in recognising and celebrating the beauty of neurodiversity 💙

Neurodiversity reminds us that there is no single “right” way to think, learn, or experience the world. Whether you’re autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or any other neurological difference — your perspective matters, and your strengths make our community richer.

Living in a world that isn’t always designed for neurodivergent people can have a real impact on mental health. Experiences like feeling misunderstood, masking who you are, sensory overload, or struggling to access the right support can lead to increased stress, anxiety, low mood, and burnout.

That’s why understanding neurodiversity is so important. When we create inclusive environments, listen without judgement, and adapt to different needs, we help reduce these pressures and support better mental wellbeing for everyone.

This week is all about:
🧠 Raising awareness
💬 Encouraging understanding
🤝 Promoting inclusion
🌟 Celebrating differences

Let’s continue to challenge stigma, support one another, and create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

If you or someone you know needs support, Basildon Mind is here for you 💙

17/03/2026

Need a little extra support this week? 💙

Basildon Mind is here for you with our friendly weekly Drop-In at the Human Kind Cafe.

Whether you’re looking for a listening ear, signposting, or just a safe space to pause and talk things through, our team is ready to welcome you—no appointment needed.

Tuesdays 11am–1pm
Wednesdays 10am–1pm

Pop in, have a chat, and take the first step toward getting the support that’s right for you. You don’t have to face things alone.

Human Kind Cafe

15/03/2026

Mother’s Day holds lots of different emotions. Alongside those celebrating, we’re sending love for everyone who has lost a mother, is longing to be one, or finds today difficult for their own reasons. You are not alone 🩵

15/03/2026

This Week's Upcoming Activities 16th – 20th March

Funded Weekly Wellbeing Activities taking place this week across Basildon, Wickford & Billericay:

- Wellbeing Walking Groups – Enjoy guided, gentle walks and great company
- Human Kind Café Drop-In – Pop in for a listening ear or signposting to local services
- Yoga for your Mental Health – Gentle stretches, meditation and mindfulness to relax the mind. To book, please visit https://instabook.io/s2/totallyyoga?m=book or email us at yoga@basmind.org
- Allotment Activities – Get outdoors, enjoy nature, and help our community garden thrive this Tuesday. Interested in coming along? Email volunteering@basmind.org

Come along, meet new people, and take some time for your wellbeing. Everyone is welcome!

13/03/2026

Today is World Sleep Day.

Many of us struggle with sleep, and that can have a huge impact on our mental health. Similarly, mental health problems can have a huge impact on our sleeping. Here we look at the cycle of sleep and mental health, and provide tips on how to get a good night’s kip.

Poor sleep can affect your mental health in a number of ways. It may make you more likely to:

Experience anxiety and depression.

Be impacted by symptoms of existing mental health problems, such as mania, psychosis or paranoia.

Feel lonely or isolated – for example, if you don't have the energy to see people, or they don't seem to understand what you're going through.

Struggle to concentrate, or make plans and decisions.

Feel irritable or not have energy to do things.

Have problems with day to day life – for example, at work or with family and friends.

Be more affected by physical health problems.

If you experience sleep problems, here are some things you can try. Only try what you feel comfortable with, and don't put too much pressure on yourself.

Try to establish a routine. For example, going to bed and waking up at around the same time every day.

Find ways to relax, such as breathing exercises and meditation.

Fill in a sleep diary. Keeping track of what time you go to bed and what time you wake up may be helpful.

Make your sleeping area more comfortable. Try different bedding, light and noise levels.

Think about how screens and device settings may be impacting your sleep. Maybe reduce the brightness and try to stop using near bedtime.

If you’d like more guidance, you can check out our sleep and mental health page.

And if you're finding that sleep problems are having a big impact on your life, you might want to speak to your GP. They may be able to offer treatments for your sleeping problems such as talking therapies, medication or referral to a sleep clinic.

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440-442 Whitmore Way
Basildon
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Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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