If you or someone you know needs help to manage everyday tasks, there are a range of services that may help.
Get support before you reach a crisis
Essex Wellbeing Service can help you access support without needing to contact social care. They can help you access lots of different support to meet your needs.
Get support from Essex Wellbeing Service
Access mental health support
If you are in a mental health crisis call 111 and select option 2 for urgent support.
If you need general mental health support, contact your GP. If you're aged 18 to 65, you can also contact the Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing team.
Find housing support
If you are homeless, facing eviction or need support with applying for housing, contact a support service called Peabody.
Find support for mobility
If you're finding it difficult to walk or move around, get advice on preventing falls at home and getting physiotherapy treatment.
Improve your mobility
Request social care support
Social care is there to help:
- older people
- people with disabilities and long-term health conditions
- people recovering from a stay in hospital
Find out more about how to access help with our guide to adult social care support (PDF, 1.43MB).
When asking for support, give as much detail as you can about:
- what led you to contact us
- what the problem is right now
If you can give us your contact details, this can help us to provide you with support.
If you cannot access our online form, contact Adult Social Care.