Rural Coffee Caravan
They provide a free service helping rurally isolated people in Suffolk access services and information to improve their lives, health and wellbeing. They strengthen rural communities, bring people together and help alleviate loneliness.
https://ruralcoffeecaravan.org.uk/
@RuralCoffeeCaravan
Think Avellana
Feeling happier or less stressed? Improving productivity in your company or optimism in your school? Raising a happy and confident child?
ThinkAvellana offer a range of services designed to help individuals, families, schools and businesses to work towards their goals.
www.thinkavellana.com
NHS Five Ways to Wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/
Keep Moving Suffolk
Motivating people to participate in physical activity with some great resources on their website which are free to use.
https://www.keepmovingsuffolk.com/
@KeepMovingSuffolk
Active Essex
Their aim is to make sport and physical activity accessible to all Essex residents.
https://www.activeessex.org/keep-essex-active/
Active Norfolk
Your window to Norfolk sport and physical activity
https://www.activenorfolk.org/active-at-home
Suffolk Mind
They provide support and information for people of all age groups from wellbeing to ‘severe and enduring’ mental ill health.
https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/
@SuffolkMind1
Sammy The Sea Squirt Crowdfunding Appeal
Suffolk Mind have launched a crowdfunding appeal for the creation of a book, based around the benefits of exercise on mental health, tobe given to every reception aged child in Suffolk
https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/support-sammy-crowdfunding-appeal/
Norfolk & Waveney Mind
They work to reduce the stigma associated with mental health, support people in their recovery and champion better services for all. They can provide information and support if you’re managing a mental health problem or supporting someone who has a problem.
https://www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk/
@norfolkandwaveneymind
Mid and North East Essex Mind
They believe that no-one should have to face a mental health problem alone and are there for people who are stressed, depressed or in crisis.
https://mnessexmind.org/
@mnessexmind
Suffolk Libraries
They are a charity that nurtures children’s literacy, supports vulnerable people and promotes wellbeing across Suffolk.
https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/
@SuffolkLibraries
Norfolk Libraries
For more information about all their services visit:
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries-local-history-and-archives/libraries
Essex Libraries
For more information about all their services visit:
https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/
Age UK Norfolk
Offering a range of services to support older people in later life such as telephone befriending and dementia services.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/norfolk/
Tel: 01603 787111
Age UK Essex
Offering a range of services including specially trained volunteers to talk about the services and facilities available for older people in their local area.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/essex/
Tel: 01245 346106
ActivLives
A local charity working in Ipswich and across Suffolk to keep people active, connected and involved with their community through accessible sports and exercise, new skills and volunteering opportunities.
https://activlives.org.uk/
@ActivLives
Mens Sheds
Offering community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun. There are branches in most communities in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Visit the website to find the one nearest to you.
https://menssheds.org.uk/
The Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
https://www.samaritans.org/
Call 116 123 for free