Resources by issue: Family

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Open Road

Helping families recover from the effects of drug and alcohol addiction.

British Banking Association leaflet

A guide to help you if you need to settle the banking affairs of someone who has died.

Counsellors specialising in working with problem gambling.

BACP is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. We exist for one simple reason - counselling changes lives.

Cafcass stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service.

Cafcass represents children in family court cases in England. We put children’s needs, wishes and feelings first, making sure that children’s voices are heard at the heart of the family court setting, and that decisions are made in their best interests.

How care needs assessment works / do I have to pay for care services?

My Home Life Essex Community Association

Domestic abuse

People come to Chelmsford Counselling Foundation (CCF) for many reasons – for example as a result of depression, anxiety, loneliness, difficulty in facing life’s circumstances or relationship difficulties.  For some, memories about the past, painful events in the present or worries about the future may mean they cannot enjoy life or live it in the way they would wish.

Our calculator can give you an indication of the amount that you could expect to pay or receive.

COMPASS is funded by Essex County Council in partnership with the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex to support victims of domestic abuse across Southend, Essex and Thurrock.

It will help women, men and young people aged over 16 to access specialist support including community-based services and specialist accommodation to help them recover and move on from domestic abuse.

Children’s Legal Centre

Providing legal information and representation on all issues of the law relating to children and young people.

They provide specialist advice and information on child, family and education law to parents, carers and young people.

Crisis is a charity for single homeless people.

Internet Matters
A not-for-profit organisation that’s purpose is to help keep children safe in the digital world.

The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.

Open Road

Helping families recover from the effects of drug and alcohol addiction.

A group of accredited mediators to help clients communicate effectively, discuss practical matters and reach agreement.

Domestic abuse

Dedicated domestic abuse (non emergency) number.

A charity providing holistic support to families of children with disabilities and special needs.

Was Essex Children’s Information Services.

Offers free and impartial advice for parents about finding childcare, the free early education entitlement and other family services for 0-19 year olds (and individuals up to 25 years with Special Education Needs).

A charity offering a range of advice on pregnancy, pre-schooling problems, problems at school, bullying, general family issues and divorce and separation.

Info required for Pro Bono Family appointment

Bereavement service.

All other referrals to Farleigh to go via GP.

Abuse and domestic violence.

Women working to support women.

Home Start Essex is a charity that supports families with pre-school age children.

Offering regular friendly contact and a strong campaigning voice, Independent Age can provide you and your family with clear, free and impartial advice on the issues that matter: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility.
A charity founded over 150 years ago, we’re independent so you can be.

Chelmsford Library

Mon 10:00 - 12:00: Legal support
Tue   10:00 - 12:00: Parental support
Wednesdays once a month topic varies
Thu 10:00 -12:00: Budget and money support.

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Domestic abuse for men.

We specialise in helping couples build and sustain strong, fulfilling, healthy relationships, and in providing support in times of relationship difficulty.

Why? Because better relationships make for better lives, more stable families and a stronger society.

We’re ready to help, whatever your circumstances.

Through our free legal advice helpline, we assist parents and carers in tackling complex issues around employment rights and benefits for families. We give employers the tools and guidance they need to support their employees while creating a flexible, high-performing workforce. And we advocate on behalf of the UK’s 13 million working parents, influencing policy through campaigns informed by ground-breaking research.

Rights and entitlements during pregnancy, maternity leave and returning to work.

Helping families in conflict, especially those divorcing or separating.

Helping families recover from the effects of drug and alcohol addiction.

How to obtain probate leaflet

Domestic abuse for women and children.

We’re the UK's largest provider of relationship support, and every year we help over a million people of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations to strengthen their relationships.

Renew offers a wide range of high-quality, affordable and effective counselling and therapy services for children, adults, couples and a school service.

Domestic Abuse.

Domestic abuse.

Essex Partnership of Essex of Rape Crisis Centres.

For people affected by crime or traumatic events to get the support they need and the respect they deserve.

Chelmsford City Council Emergency Planning.

To speed up processes, evacuation etc. in the event of an emergency.

Through our free legal advice helpline, we assist parents and carers in tackling complex issues around employment rights and benefits for families. We give employers the tools and guidance they need to support their employees while creating a flexible, high-performing workforce. And we advocate on behalf of the UK’s 13 million working parents, influencing policy through campaigns informed by ground-breaking research.