Phoenix Futures Essex

14/06/2026

Mens Mental Health Month 💙

Its okay for men not to be okay

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12/06/2026

We are pleased to share details of our new location for our Welcome Cafe service launching in Maldon.

Our new service will be held at the Quaker House, Butt Lane, Maldon on the second and fourth Thursday of each month between 10-12 commencing on Thursday 25th June.

Our Welcome Cafe's provide a safe, non-judgemental space hosted by one of our experienced team and allow you the chance to meet others and enjoy a chat, play games or perhaps enjoy some arts and crafts.

We are grateful to Maldon District Council for supporting this project.

We would appreciate you letting us know if you are planning on joining us by completing a referral form here https://mnessexmind.org/get-support/support-groups/welcome-cafe-referral-form/. If you need any help in registering please give us a call on (01206)764600

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

A tough result is not an excuse for abuse.

If you feel your anger rising after the game, stop and take a step back.

Support is available to help you understand and change your behaviour.

Abuse is a choice, and you can choose to change.

If you or someone you know needs help to change contact Compass on 0330 333 7 444 or visit essexcompass.org.uk/reflect-reset/

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

Win, lose or draw, abuse is never your fault.
Football tournaments can make things worse. Alcohol, drugs and gambling can increase risk, but they are never an excuse.

If you’re worried about how the result might affect you, support is available. You are not alone.

Call Compass our Domestic Abuse helpline for Essex on 0330 333 7 444 or visit essexcompass.org.uk

10/06/2026

Do you have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia or Tourette’s? Or recognise neurodivergent traits in yourself, including co-occurring conditions such as OCD, Hypermobility or Fibromyalgia?

If you’re aged 18+ and currently based in Essex (or have lived or worked there), there’s an opportunity to get involved in a new lived experience project.

They’re looking to hear from people across all walks of life - students, professionals, retirees, and anyone with valuable experiences to share.

Too often, decisions about neurodivergent people are made without their voices being heard. This project aims to change that by putting lived experience at the centre.

To find out more, follow the link in the comments 👇

10/06/2026

🌸 June: Cultivating Happiness 🌸
When life has been affected by someone else’s addiction, grief, stress, or uncertainty,
happiness can feel like something we'll get to one day when life is easier.

But what if happiness isn't something we wait for?
What if it's something we gently cultivate?

Throughout June, we'll be exploring simple, self-compassionate ways to notice and nurture moments of goodness, gratitude, connection, and joy alongside life's challenges.

In our weekly Resourcing Me sessions, we'll explore:

Week 1: Noticing the Good
Learning to recognise moments of comfort, beauty and support that we often overlook.

Week 2: Slowing Down Enough to Notice the Good
Exploring how survival mode keeps us rushing, and how small pauses can help us receive life's positive moments.

Week 3: Gratitude
Discovering how gratitude can help us widen our perspective and appreciate what supports us, even during difficult times.

Week 4: Self-Appreciation
Practising a skill many of us find challenging, recognising our strengths, courage, and the ways we've kept going.

You are warmly invited to join us live, online or in person. In person sessions are held in Colchester at The Tree Room.

These sessions offer a gentle space to pause, reflect, learn, and connect with others who understand.

And if you can't make a session live, don't worry. Recordings are available in the Bloom Self-Care Hub, so you can explore the theme in your own time and at your own pace.

You don't have to do this alone.

Sometimes happiness grows through the smallest moments. Sometimes it grows because we practise together. 🌸

Learn more and book into a session. If you have questions please send a message. We are here to help.

https://www.blossome.support/events/

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09/06/2026

For people in abusive relationships, football tournaments can make things worse. Alcohol, drugs and gambling can increase risk, but they are never an excuse.

Everyone should feel safe at home, during the match and every day after.

If you’re worried about someone, or need support yourself, help is available.

Call Compass our Domestic Abuse helpline for Essex on 0330 333 7 444 or visit essexcompass.org.uk

09/06/2026

✨✨Volunteers’ Week has now come to an end, and we have been proud to celebrate our volunteers and peer mentors through a series of social media posts highlighting their inspiring contributions.✨✨

As a final message of appreciation, the Social Inclusion Team would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all the incredible peer mentors and volunteers across Essex.

Your dedication, compassion and commitment make a real difference 💜