Here you will find  a variety of help and services.

Contact ABSS email: BeyondABSS@eyalliance.org.uk
They are a small charity that makes a big impact. Our purpose is to improve the lives of people in need of advice.
They can give advice on many things and these are just a few, Debt, Welfare Benefits, Housing, Legal, Mental Health, Alcohol, Drugs, Domestic Violence and more.
Their members are at the heart of everything they do. They work to support them and the diverse range of communities they serve. They seek to improve both the environment in which their members operate and their ability to make a difference. To join them free, click → Membership – AdviceUK   
Providing support advice & services to the elderly.
Telephone: 01702 345373 — Email: enquiry@ageconcernsouthend.co.uk
Address: The Haven Community Hub, 138-140 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea. SS0 7LW
Website → https://ageconcernsouthend.co.uk/
Personal alarms for the elderly and disabled.
Website → https://carelinesos.co.uk/
Telephone: 0800 833 162

Citizens Advice Centre.  Website: Citizens Advice Southend

Telephone: 01702 456352 — For advice: Telephone free on 08082 78 79 78 You can also chat with an advisor on line by clicking the Chat → Chat with an adviser online – Citizens Advice

Address: 1 Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS1 2AL

Disablement Information & Advice Line — Website: DIAL South Essex
Office Hours: 10 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday       Telephone: 0333 366 1045
Mobile/Text Enquiries: 07786 088538 (Outreach), 07826 902087 (Coming Together Project)         Email: enquiries@dialsouthessex.co.uk
Address: The Beehive, West Street, Grays, RM17 6X
Electricity transmission emergencies and safety advice
National Grid Electricity Transmission take electricity generated from windfarms and other power sources and transport it through our network of pylons, overhead lines, cables, and substations. It then goes on to separate lower voltage local distribution networks, which connect directly to homes and businesses.
To report a power cut or issue with the distribution network please call 105
For more information on Electrical Power click here → Electricity transmission emergencies and safety advice | National Grid
Dial a Ride Southend — Website: Dial-a-Ride – Southend-on-Sea City Council
Telephone: 01702 908888 — Email: info@vecteo.co.uk
Their vision is to improve residents’ lives and landlords’ services through housing complaints. The Housing Ombudsman is an independent, impartial, and free service for social housing residents. They make the final decision on disputes between residents and landlords that are registered members of its Scheme – including tenants and leaseholders of social landlords (housing associations and local authorities), as well as for their voluntary members (private landlords and letting agents). They also work to strengthen internal complaints procedures and encourage landlords to learn from complaints to prevent service failures being repeated.
The Housing Ombudsman Service website → Housing Ombudsman Service has so much information for residents with helpful resources.
Lease Extension — Buy your Freehold — Right to Manage — Service Charges — Legislative Information — Section 20 Notices.
Information for Leaseholders can be found here → https://www.lease-advice.org/
email: help@LeaseholdAdviceCentre.co.uk — Telephone: 01483 890672
They won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
Call their support line on 0300 102 1234
Call their Infoline on 0300 123 3393
Gas emergencies and safety advice
To report a gas emergency, call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999
For more information on Gas Power click here → https://orsted.co.uk/business/emergencies
For the NHS Direct help line call 111
To get help with your symptoms go to → https://111.nhs.uk/
NHS UK Website → https://www.nhs.uk/
Police Emergency call 999 — Non-Emergency call 101
For the police UK contact webpage click here → https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us
SAVS is an independent charity known as a council for voluntary service or CVS — Website: www.savs-southend.org
Southend Association of Voluntary Services 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS1 1BW
Opening Times: Mon-Thurs: 08:30 – 16.30 – Fri: 08:30 – 16.00
Telephone: 01702 356000 — Email: info@savs-southend.co.uk — Twitter: @savs_southend — Facebook: @Southend_AVS — Instagram: @savs_southend
Scope campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. They create opportunities and provide information and support that empowers.
Advice and support – Practical information and emotional support whenever you need it.
Free disability helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 6pm.
Telephone: 0808 800 3333 — email: help@scope.org.uk — Chat with an advisor on line at → Helpline | Disability charity Scope UK
Their website is available here → Home | Disability charity Scope UK
Supporting the communities of South Essex — Website: South Essex Community Hub – SECH
1st Floor Victoria Shopping Centre, 324-325 Chartwell Square, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 5SP.
Opening Times: Monday to Friday | 10am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm — Telephone 01702 611199
Facing court without a lawyer? We’re here to help.
Support Through Court provide a safe space for people facing court alone. Our volunteers will listen to your story, help you to problem-solve and decide next steps, source reliable legal information, explain complex procedures, complete court forms, and talk to you about how to speak in court.
Website: Southend – Support Through Court
Address: Support Through Court, The Court House, 80 Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex. SS2 6EU
Telephone: 0300 400 0141 — email: southend@supportthroughcourt.org
The office is open every Tuesday from 10am – 4pm 
They provide advocacy to people who, because of disability, illness, social exclusion and other challenges, find it difficult to express their views or get the support they need.
Telephone: 01702 340566 — Email: advocacy@southessexadvocacy.org
Address: Unit 2, 225-235 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea. SS0 9DE
Opening hours: 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday — 9.30am to 4pm Friday (Answerphone for out of hours)
For any help with general advocacy, you can come to the S.E.A.S office Monday to Friday. To arrange an appointment, please call the above telephone number

Telephone: 01702 215000

Write to them at: Southend-on-Sea City Council, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS2 6ER

       
The Arm’s Length Management Organisation for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council — Website: Home | South Essex Homes
Telephone: 0800 833 160 (freephone)
Email:  sehcustomerservices@seh.southend.gov.uk
       Growing Communities and transforming lives in Essex.
Who are Trust Links: Trust Links is a local independent charity aiming to improve mental health, wellbeing and the environment in Essex. They offer therapeutic gardening, recovery classes, social activities, employment training, environmental workshops and more. To find out more about Trust Link or to find out about  the events they are running. Just click this link → Trustlinks Services.
The REACH Recovery College: They run a wide range of courses, workshops and activities to help you better understand your mental health and learn strategies to manage it better. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low mood or a similar mental health condition, the team can support you with your wellbeing and on your road to recovery. You don’t need a diagnosis or a referral to come to REACH. Click here → https://www.trustlinks.org/
Trust Link Westcliff: 47 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. SS0 9AG — Telephone 01702 213134