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Here you can find out more about local support services and events happening in your area.
Our Community Wellbeing Support is available for anyone over the age of 18, living in Colchester or Tendring.
We are open between 10am – 8pm, 7 days a week.
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Upcoming events
- 21-11-2024Brightlingsea Welcome Cafe
- 21-11-2024Colchester Welcome Cafe
- 25-11-2024Harwich Welcome Cafe
- 25/11/2024Clacton Welcome Cafe
- 26-11-2024Colchester Friendship Group
Welcome Cafes
Our Welcome Cafes provide a warm, safe space where you can enjoy a coffee or tea and chat, play some games or try our arts and crafts. No pressure, just relax and make new friends.
When you’re feeling low or anxious, talking to someone who understands can make all the difference. Our Welcome Cafes offer a supportive, non judgmental environment where you can share your story, find support and build connections.
Safe. Confidential. Welcoming.
Find your local Welcome Café today.
Friendship Groups
Friendship is something we all need in our lives, and the Sanctuary can connect you to local friendship groups for support.
Physical Activities
Physical activity and mental wellbeing are closely linked. When we’re stressed, our bodies release a hormone called cortisol. Engaging in physical activity helps to burn off cortisol and floods our bodies with feel-good endorphins. As a result, we often feel less stressed and much happier after some exercise.
We understand that finding time to be active can be challenging, especially with a busy schedule. However, the benefits—both physical and mental—are well worth the effort. Many activities are free and come with added perks, making it easier to integrate them into your daily life.
The Mental Health Toolkit – Essentials
This award-winning half-day workshop takes you through the Mental Health Continuum – the spectrum of mental health that we are all on – and introduces you to the Emotional Needs & Resources approach.
The workshop also covers sleep and depression, security and trauma, how to meet your needs, and how to use your innate resources to help meet those needs.
