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Mental health

At Saffron we are dedicated to supporting our members' mental health by providing a compassionate service and promoting awareness around mental well-being. On this page is listed some tailored local resources for support. 

Ways we can help

We have private rooms available in our branches, so you'll have quiet spaces to talk to us. You can always bring someone with you to help and support you, if it's helpful. 

We can give you extra time to make decisions or offer you the chance to take paperwork away to read in your own time if you’d like time to read it over.  We can also signpost you to some external support, just let us know how we can support you. 

External Support

Samaritans

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They are 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 

Call 116 123 for free, or find out other ways you can contact Samaritans by clicking here

Mind

Mind is a UK mental health charity dedicated to creating a mentally healthy society by providing information and services, campaigning for better policies, and challenging stigma and isolation. The charity offers support through its website, online communities and local services.

Click here to find out more about Mind

Local Minds

Local Minds offer mental health services in communities; here are the Local Minds for our areas:

Mid North East Essex Mind: Mental Health Support in Essex

Suffolk Mind - Suffolk's independent mental health charity

Local External Support

Essex Wellbeing Service - Essex Wellbeing Service

Home - Mind in West Essex

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health Support Teams (MHST)

Mental health and wellbeing | Hertfordshire County Council

Service details | Norfolk and Suffolk NHS

Mental Health, Wellbeing and Emotional Support