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Support, Time and Recovery Service (STaRS)

Our Support Time and Recovery Service (STaRS) is for people living with a mild to moderate mental health problem who need help with practical issues they may be facing. The service operates across Mid and North East Essex for adults. 

Your STaR worker can help you with things like housing, debt and finance, job seeking and employment support. They can also introduce you to groups and activities local to you if you are feeling lonely and isolated. 

A worker is with you for a short time and will work with you on an action plan to support you. They will arrange to meet you in the community if needed. They can also support you over the phone. 

If you live in North East Essex (Colchester & Tendring districts) you can ask your GP to refer you to an organisation called Health in Mind or call them yourself on 0300 330 5455 or you can call us directly on 01206 764600 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

If you live in Mid Essex (Chelmsford. Maldon or Braintree districts) you can ask your GP to refer you to IAPT or refer yourself at www.hpft.nhs.uk or you can call us directly on 01206 764600 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. 

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