Mood and Emotion Services in Thurrock

This free Specialist Bereavement Service, delivered by Amparo for residents in mid and south Essex, provides emotional and practical support for anyone who has felt the impact of suicide at any time (recent or historical).

The  service is completely confidential and can provide short-term or longer-term support. It is also available to bereaved children (Aged between 4 and 11 with agreed appropriate adult)  and young adults (Age 11 upwards).

Experienced Liaison Workers, aim to make initial contact within 24 hours of a referral being received, offer residents:

• Support in their homes or wherever is most comfortable to the resident.
• One to one individual support
• Help with any media enquiries
• Practical support when liaising with the Police or Coroners including preparing for and attending inquest
• Help overcoming feelings of isolation

Please complete the referral form: https://amparo.org.uk/refer/

Frontline is a community project and helps frontline workers and the public to find details on local health and wellbeing services

Samaritans provides a 24 hour, 7 days a week advice line.

OrangeLine offers confidential telephone support for local people to make connections, start new friendships or simply provide guidance and information.

Telephone support is available Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm for people of all ages.

Support for people of all faiths and none are available  for patients, family, friends, and carers and the team are open and inclusive to all wishing to receive spiritual care.

St Luke's Hospice Wellbeing team offer information and support following an individual assessment.  Flexible care and support programmes are avialble and include: 

• therapeutic interventions
• complementary therapies (such as aromatherapy, hand and foot massage, reflexology and reiki)
• creative therapies
• group sessions to help with emotional support
• referrals to other Hospice departments to support you