MATES CIC was created to be a safe community where people can speak openly about mental health.

It’s about honest, friendly and real conversations.

M ENTAL HEALTH

A WARENESS

T HROUGH

E DUCATIONAL

S PEAKING

Founded in 2017 by Dave Chase who recruited some of his own mates to volunteer and help create a new online an in-person mental health support group.

Essex Live ran a 4 week campaign about the work MATES does in the community and interviewed a number of our ambassadors. Click on the image beside to read the full article!

Grief, suicide and depression: The stories behind Essex's mental health campaignThese local heroes are using their own struggles to support those in need

MATES Mental Health and Wellbeing Drop-In Chats

MATES Mental Health and Wellbeing Walk & Talks

MATES FC

To learn more about MATES, click the image below!

MATES Events

At MATES, we hold numerous regular events... something for everyone!

Click the image below to see more information on what's coming up. Or if you are looking for a specific event, see our list of Clubs and Associations below!