Mind in West Essex

Mind in West Essex Local mental health charity covering Uttlesford, Harlow, and Epping Forest areas of Essex, UK.

We believe that with the right support everyone has the potential to take steps that will improve their quality of life. Please explore this site to find out more about the range of activities, therapies and opportunities that are available. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring those with mental health problems are respected and included in their local communities. We are affiliated to National Mind and adhere to the Mind Quality Standards. This ensures that our services are offering best practice and are sensitive to local needs. Our main office bases are currently in Harlow and Great Dunmow; however therapies and activities take place in venues throughout local communities across West Essex. Our Board of Trustees are all volunteers drawn from the local community. Our services are delivered by a team of 44 staff, 75 volunteers and 85 people who work for us on a self- employed basis. We actively encourage involvement by people who have a personal experience of mental ill health in all aspects of our organisation. Please do let us know if you have ideas of additional ways we could use this site to support those affected by mental ill health.

13/11/2025

Calling all schools, groups and clubs across Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest! We're inviting you to take part in a festive Wellbeing Challenge this year.

❄ Boost your wellbeing this winter
❄ Raise vital funds for mental health services in your community
❄ Choose your own challenge!

It’s a fun way to get into the spirit of our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run. More information, challenge ideas and a sign up form 👉 link in comments

Get the latest from your local Mind delivered straight to your inbox each month!The latest edition is going out TONIGHT ...
11/11/2025

Get the latest from your local Mind delivered straight to your inbox each month!

The latest edition is going out TONIGHT so sign up now for a roundup of the last month and a look at what's coming up.

👉 http://eepurl.com/bBB1Fj

Have you signed up for our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run yet?Join us for some festive family fun for a good cause – and you...
10/11/2025

Have you signed up for our Mental Elf Festive Fun Run yet?

Join us for some festive family fun for a good cause – and you’ll get a FREE National Trust family day pass with each entry! (Already signed up? Don’t worry, you’ll get them too).

Walk or run 5km at your own pace to help raise funds for mental health services. There’ll also be children’s activities, raffles and prizes.

Everyone who takes part (walkers and runners) will also get a free Mental Elf Festive Fun Run medal at the finish line to celebrate your achievement.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up now! And don’t forget your festive fancy dress! (Optional but encouraged).

📅 Sunday 7th December (fun run starts at noon)
📍 Harlow Town Park bandstand area
👉 Tickets: MindInWestEssex.org.uk/shop/mental-elf-fun-run-2025/

Don't miss these FREE Care Workshops at Harlow Playhouse! They are 6-week courses of creative wellbeing workshops around...
10/11/2025

Don't miss these FREE Care Workshops at Harlow Playhouse! They are 6-week courses of creative wellbeing workshops around the theme of care - and the next one starts tomorrow!

You'll use creative writing and movement to explore care and wellbeing in the workshops, which are delivered by Rhiannon Faith Company in partnership with us!

📆 It's not too late to join this course (even if you miss the first workshop tomorrow) - and we'll have more courses from January to March 2026 if you can't make this one!

Find out more in the post below 👇

Did you know we offer low cost counselling? It costs just £20 per 50-minute session, with most people having one session...
05/11/2025

Did you know we offer low cost counselling? It costs just £20 per 50-minute session, with most people having one session a week.

You don't need a GP referral, but we will speak to you on the phone first to make sure this counselling is right for you.

💙 Here's some recent feedback from people about how our low cost counselling helped them.

Find out more:
☎ 01371 876641
✉ talking@MindInWestEssex.org.uk
ℹ MindInWestEssex.org.uk/services/counselling-and-therapeutic-support/low-cost-counselling/

We need more befriender volunteers across Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest. 📣 Can you spare 1 hour a week to make a ...
03/11/2025

We need more befriender volunteers across Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest. 📣

Can you spare 1 hour a week to make a real difference to someone’s life? It's a rewarding role for you, too. 💙

We'll give you the training and ongoing support you need, so get involved today!

👉Email volunteering@MindInWestEssex.org.uk or visit MindInWestEssex.org.uk/get-involved to find out more and apply.

Come and join our Team! We are currently recruiting for a Finance Coordinator. Part time - 15 hours per week. Closing da...
30/10/2025

Come and join our Team!

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Coordinator.
Part time - 15 hours per week. Closing date is Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Interviews are scheduled for week of 17th November.

For more details and benefits of working for us at Mind in West Essex please visit our vacancies page - https://www.mindinwestessex.org.uk/vacancies/

Talking about su***de can be difficult, but it could save someone's life. Our upcoming workshop helps you understand su*...
28/10/2025

Talking about su***de can be difficult, but it could save someone's life.

Our upcoming workshop helps you understand su***de prevention and gives you practical strategies for intervention and self-care.

✅ Gain the skills and confidence to spot the signs of su***de, start life-saving conversations, and connect someone thinking about su***de with the appropriate support.

Su***de First Aid Lite
📅 26th November, 9.30am-1pm
📍Uttlesford Community Hub, Dunmow CM6 1DQ
👉 More info and tickets: MentalHealthTraining.org.uk/su***de-first-aid-lite/

24/10/2025

Join us for Mental Elf at Harlow Town Park on December 7th and walk or run 5km for a good cause. Stay for children activities, raffles and prizes.

Festive fancy dress encouraged! Adult, child, family, dog and group tickets available: MindInWestEssex.org.uk/shop/mental-elf-fun-run-2025/

Our Children and Young People Mental Health Support Team (MHST) at the Hare Street Primary School community coffee event...
23/10/2025

Our Children and Young People Mental Health Support Team (MHST) at the Hare Street Primary School community coffee event last week! ☕💙

Use creative writing and movement activities to explore personal experiences of living with and without care! 💙We're par...
21/10/2025

Use creative writing and movement activities to explore personal experiences of living with and without care! 💙

We're partnering with Rhiannon Faith Company to deliver 6-week courses of FREE Care Workshops at Harlow Playhouse.

You'll get the opportunity to explore your creativity, increase your confidence and build long-term positive wellbeing and mental health.

After each session, there's an optional ‘Care Cafe’, where you can socialise and discuss mental health over a cup of tea, supported by our mental health facilitator Holly.

📅 The next course will run on six consecutive Tuesdays, 11:30am - 2:30pm, from 11 November to 16 December.
📍Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow CM20 1LS
👉 To join, or if you have any questions, visit: MindInWestEssex.org.uk/services/community-services/workshops/ , email Anna on info@rhiannonfaith.com or call / text 07763 255324.

ℹ More courses will take place in January to March 2026.

The workshops are supported by Arts Council England, Harlow Playhouse, Harlow Council and Essex County Council.

One of our Peer Support workers, Millie, joined Harlow Pride on Saturday. 🏳️‍🌈It was a day of amazing performances, comm...
20/10/2025

One of our Peer Support workers, Millie, joined Harlow Pride on Saturday. 🏳️‍🌈

It was a day of amazing performances, community stalls, laughter, smiles and support for everyone that walked through the doors.

Millie had a stall to share info about our services (and our upcoming Mental Elf festive fun run!) and to speak to anyone who may be looking for support.

She was set up just outside the Wellness Zone being run by Laura from Dragonfly Wellness CIC.

Thank you to Harlow Pride for such a great event 💙

Address

Harlow
CM186NZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441371876641

Website

http://www.suicideawareness.org.uk/, http://mentalhealthtraining.org.uk/, http://

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