South East and Central Essex Mind was formed on the 1st April 2012 following the merger of Southend and District Mental Health Association (Southend Mind) and Chelmsford and District Mind Centre (1985) Ltd (Chelmsford Mind) in December 2011. Together we have a track record of over 45 years of delivering quality mental health services meeting local need and working with stakeholders to ensure we identify gaps and develop relevant services. We continue to look for ways to develop our services, working in partnership with other local service providers to ensure the needs of those within our communities who are experiencing mental distress are met. South East and Central Essex Mind Ltd is affiliated to Mind, a leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We are one of over one hundred Local Mind Associations, which comprise the Mind network. The services provided by us reflect the belief that individuals who are viewed to be vulnerable to mental health difficulties have a right