Growing communities and transforming lives in Essex

Our Growing Together gardens are at the heart of how we help people experiencing mental health problems. We have six therapeutic gardens across Essex where we bring people positive change through outdoor gardening activities and various groups for all abilities.

The REACH Wellbeing Hub provides information, advice, guidance, and support for adults with mental health issues. Whatever your need, our team will greet you and work with you to access the most appropriate support.

The REACH Recovery College runs a wide range of courses, workshops and activities to help you better understand and manage your mental health. If you are struggling with your mental health, the REACH team can support you.

Talking Together is our befriending project, connecting people through weekly telephone calls that can help to reduce loneliness, build friendships, and provide support for mental wellbeing.

Our Families Growing Together project in partnership with A Better Start Southend. Enjoy the outdoors with your children and meet other families at our Growing Together community gardens in Shoeburyness and Westcliff.

Learning Together is a 12-week programme for young people aged 11-16 who are struggling to attend school due to their mental health and/or special educational needs – both diagnosed and undiagnosed.

Youth Links is a positive peer support group for young people of secondary school age. We run a range of activities including cooking, crafts, sports and provide a safe space for young people to talk about their feelings. Our groups are lots of fun and they’re open to anyone.

Dig It Youth is a seasonal outdoor activity club run for young people aged 8 to 13 at Trust Links Shoeburyness. Dig It Youth is free for young people to attend.

St Laurence Orchard is a historic site that Trust Links manages on behalf of Southend Borough Council. The site is very tranquil and offers a quiet, peaceful space for people and wildlife.