Support before crisis.
For when you're struggling to keep going.
We're an Essex mental health charity for adults who are finding life hard, not in crisis, but not okay either.
You don't have to be at breaking point to reach out. You don't have to explain it perfectly. You just have to get in touch.
OUR MISSION
ROFMH offers relief from suicidal thoughts and feelings through the delivery of open and non-judgemental emotional support. ROFMH aspires to a time when this service is no longer needed. For now, it will persevere to ensure no one suicidal is left in the dark.
OUR VISION
To reduce the number of attempted and completed suicides in Essex.
HOW WE CAN HELP
1:1 COUNSELLING
Free, short-term counselling with trained student counsellors, supervised throughout. Face-to-face across Essex or online via Microsoft Teams.
COFFEE GROUPS
Relaxed, peer-led groups for people who are struggling and feeling isolated. Like all our services, coffee groups are for adults who've experienced suicidal thoughts, now or in the past. No pressure, no performance — just somewhere to be among people who understand..
TELEPHONE BEFRIENDING
Regular phone contact for adults who aren't quite right for counselling but still need a steady, supportive connection. Like all our services, befriending is for people who've struggled with suicidal thoughts, now or in the past.
Why People Trust Us
Safe, supervised, and properly run
Every counsellor works under regular clinical supervision.
We're a registered charity, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Suitability is assessed by a qualified Clinical Assessor — so you're matched to the right support, safely.
We're clear about what we do and don't do, because the right support at the right time matters more than saying yes to everyone.
THE MIDDLE SPACE
Most support arrives in two sizes: "you're fine" or "you're in crisis." We're the bit in between, the steady support that should exist before things reach breaking point.
If you're carrying thoughts you can't say out loud, struggling to see a way through, or just exhausted by holding it together, that counts. You're allowed to ask for help now, not later.
Relief is allowed. Support can be steady, and safe.
NEED SUPPORT?
You can refer yourself directly. No GP referral needed. Just get in touch and we'll have a chat about how we can help.
MAKING A REFERRAL?
GPs, social prescribers, and other professionals can refer clients to us. We respond to all referrals within 72 hours.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Whether you volunteer your time or donate to support our work, you help us be there for people when they need it most.
Whether you volunteer your time or donate to support our work, you help us be there for people when they need it most.