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Abberton Rural Training
Abberton Rural Training is an award-winning Essex charity providing skills training and activities, together with counselling and advocacy, with a focus on individual support to those facing barriers or disadvantage, improving confidence and wellbeing without judgement. We help improve lives through gardening, construction, carpentry, arts and crafts, textiles and more whilst protecting and enhancing the environment. We have sites across Essex with transport available. Special groups also available for veterans and SEND.Contact details
Tel: 01245 975777
Email: info@abbertonruraltraining.org
Address: Colchester Borough sites: Abbeyfields Medical Centre and Wormingford
Website: www.abbertonruraltraining.org
Open Road
Open Road have been providing drug and alcohol service for 30 years. We are experienced in supporting people to overcome drug and alcohol problems.
We have a team of experienced, confident, and committed staff and volunteers who can support you to make positive change and start you on your recovery journey.
Together we will help you to achieve your goals – supporting you to build a life free from substances, or simply cutting down and staying safe to help you to live a happier and healthier life.
Our adult services work with individuals over 18 including supporting family members.
Our service is non-judgmental, and we work with you no matter what your substance.
We treat you as individuals and we know that everyone’s recovery journey is individual and our service reflects this, we have a variety of treatment options that best suit your needs.
Contact details:
Address: 5a Queen St, Colchester CO1 2PG
Tel: 01206 766096
Criteria: Aged over 25 (for this centre)
Office hours: 9am – 5pm Mon-Fri
Website: Open Road Visions | Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service | Essex & Medway
Open Door
Open Door Drop In Centre is located in the city centre on Eld Lane at Colchester Baptist Church. We offer a welcoming cafe setting, selling low-cost food and drink. We aim to offer friendship and a listening ear along with practical help with welfare, housing, crisis support and counselling.
Contact details:
Address: Baptist Church, Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LS
Tel: 01206 769436
Email: www.opendoorcolchester.co.uk
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11am to 1pm.
Wednesday 5pm until 7pm - open for support of the homeless with Colchester Borough Homes.
Refugee, Asylum seeker and Migrant Action
Refugee, Asylum seeker and Migrant Action supports people seeking to make a new life in this country. We help those who have just arrived and those who have been here a long time. We do not differentiate based on government-assigned labels, we help people who need support regardless of their status.
While this support is predominantly aimed at those from other countries, we also help British partners and dependents of migrants. We help people get basic financial support and a roof over their heads; provide advice and guidance on the asylum process; assist with school applications, doctors’ visits, transport, job applications, English lessons, and sourcing furniture.
We put people in touch with local befrienders and run sessions in computing, crafts, gardening and many other activities. We run a food bank stocked with foods people will recognise, and we have extensive links with other local services. Our aim is to enable people to build safe and productive lives in our community.
Contact details:
Tel: 01206 638454
Email: enquiries@refugeeactioncolchester.org.uk
Address: 15 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PH
Office hours: Mon-Fri 9-5:30. Please call to make an appointment. We can provide interpreting via a phone line.
Website: refugeeactioncolchester.org.uk
Next Chapter
Next Chapter (formerly known as Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge) is a domestic abuse charity working across the areas of Tendring, Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree & Uttlesford. We provide free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced domestic abuse.
We are passionate about ensuring that every person has the opportunity to live their life free from domestic abuse.
Contact details:
If you would like support from us or if you are a professional and you would like to make a referral to our service please call COMPASS on 0330 333 7 444.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm and Sat and Sunday 8am – 1pm.
You can call our Duty line on 01206 500585. Our lines are open Mon – Fri from 9am – 5pm.
Alternatively, you can use the online web chat on our website and use the professional referral form.
The Outhouse
About: The Outhouse is a charity offering support and information to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people of Essex. Based in Colchester Town Centre, we provide a range of services, groups, and activities.
Contact details:
Tel: 01206 871394
Email: info@theouthouse.org.uk
Address: 19 East Hill, Colchester, CO1 2QX
Website: theouthouse.org.uk
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