With You in Mind

22/01/2026

We are super excited to be helping host the annual Concrete Canvas walk on 'Time to Talk day' on Thursday 5th February at 12.30pm meeting at the Marconi Plaza next to Chelmsford Theatre. For all event details and how to book go to www.chelmsford.gov.uk/concretecanvas or call 01245 606569

19/01/2026

Its Blue Monday and we hope your are not struggling to much but if you're there is always help available...

These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult:

Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans on 0330 094 5717 , or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours

Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19

If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

These services will only share your information if they are very worried about you or think you are in immediate danger.

16/01/2026

There are still places on the following course for the recovery college. please contact recover college directly for more information or to book on

• www.midessexrecoverycollege.co.uk
• provide.midessexrc@nhs.net
• 0300 303 9954 – please leave a message if phone unattended

Monday 19 January
Introduction to Therapeutic Filmmaking and Photography
Venue: Chelmsford CVS
1:30 – 4:00pm

Wednesday 21 January
Introduction to Volunteering
Venue: Braintree Livewell Hub
10:00 – 12:00pm

NEW COURSE!! - Wednesday 21 January
Neurodiversity – An introduction to celebrating difference
Venue: Online
1:00 – 3:00pm

Wednesday 21 January
Anxiety, taking back control
Venue: West Maldon Community Centre
10:30 – 12:30pm

All our courses are designed and delivered by people who have lived experience of mental health challenges and professionals with experience of working within mental health services.

13/01/2026

Information for carers, family and friends with Talking Therapies

Having support while going through therapy is important and can make a real difference to recovery. Because of this we encourage our service users to involve friends or family in their treatment. Their involvement can range from attending sessions with the person you care for, to just being there in the background to offer support when needed outside of sessions.

for more information please go to

Having support while going through therapy is important and can make a real difference to recovery. Because of this we encourage our service users to involve friends or family in their treatment. Their involvement can range from attending sessions with the person you care for, to just being there in...

11/01/2026

Seasonal Self-Care webinar with Talking Therapies

This uplifting webinar focuses on boosting your wellbeing during the autumn and winter months. Designed for anyone who feels their mood dip during the autumn and winter months, this session offers supportive, practical guidance to help you navigate the seasonal shift with confidence.

for more information go to

We'll explore common challenges - like low mood, increased stress, and anxiety - that often arise between October and March. You’ll gain a better understanding of how seasonal patterns can affect emotional wellbeing and discover simple, CBT-informed tools and self-care strategies to support your m...

05/01/2026

Happy New Year from us! We hope the Christmas period treated you well and look forward to the return of our activities on Wednesday 7th January from 2-4pm at Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre. For all information including one-off sessions, up coming mindfulness sessions and Therapy dog dates go to

With You in Mind, a social, inclusive, wellbeing hub for people in Chelmsford. Find out more about our activities.

23/12/2025

Recovery College are hosting lots of courses for January 2026. All courses are free and bookable through the website www.midessexrecoverycollege.co.uk or by emailing provide.midessexrc@nhs.net or calling 0300 303 9954.

19/12/2025

Recovery College are hosting lots of courses for January 2026. All courses are free and bookable through the website www.midessexrecoverycollege.co.uk or by emailing provide.midessexrc@nhs.net or calling 0300 303 9954

18/12/2025

We hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the With you in Mind team.

We will be finishing our sessions on Friday 19th December and will be returning on Wednesday 7th January. all sessions in-between these date will not be running.

for additional information please go to www.chelmsford.gov.uk/withyouinmind

01/12/2025

Recovery College are hosting lots of courses for December. All courses are free and bookable through the website www.midessexrecoverycollege.co.uk or by emailing provide.midessexrc@nhs.net or calling 0300 303 9954.