Every Local Authority (council) housing department has a legal duty to provide you with advice about your housing options if you are in danger of losing your home because of domestic abuse.

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Domestic Abuse is Everyone’s Business – We All Have a Role to Play. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, social background, gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity. The abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, economic or se

SUMMIT (Tendring Mental Health Support)

SUMMIT (Tendring Mental Health Support) has a range of bespoke services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and adults who have entrenched mental health disorders. SUMMIT provides a variety of services including support to those affected by h

Peabody

Peabody’s Outreach Support offers a short-term support service to people living within the Essex area who are experiencing a range of problems that are impacting their health, financial and housing wellbeing. Peabody provide a free and confidential sup

Citizens Advice Bureau

We help people find a way forward We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating. At Citizens Advice we believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice. That’s why we’re here: to give people th

Sanctuary Schemes

What is a Sanctuary Scheme? The Sanctuary Scheme is a victim-centred service that consists of the installation of security measures, in and around properties to enable households at risk of domestic abuse to live safely in the property if they choose t

South Essex Domestic Abuse Hub

The South Essex Domestic Abuse Hub is a place where you can come for help, advice and assistance. The hub includes a range of support services that you can access. South Essex Domestic Abuse Hub has drop-in centres in Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point,

Essex Floating Support Services

Floating support service to assist with:- ·         Housing related Issues ·         Assistance in addressing issues with Benefits ·         Help addressing debts ·         Health and Wellbeing ·         Assistance/Help to avoid eviction and Homelessne

Safe Steps

Safe Steps is a Southend based charity that aims to support people affected by domestic abuse. We: Work with women, men, children and their families, to protect them from further risk of harm and abuse Support individuals and families to make informed