First Stop Centre

Contact details

First Stop Centre
29 Bocking End
Braintree
Essex
CM7 9AE

Public phone: 01376 346 535

Email: Contact@firststopcentre.onmicrosoft.com

Website URL: http://www.firststopcentre.com/

General information

Service offered: Based in Braintree, First Stop Centre is a grass roots project that offers real and immediate help to members of the community who are struggling with problems, and want to improve the quality of their lives. Our services encourage individuals to make positive choices; which is often a first step in re-engagement with other services and the wider community.Services include: Advocacy Service- within the context of Citizen Advocacy. Affordable Counselling- 1:1 appointments. Assessments for interventions carried out by our qualified Counselling Co-ordinator. Benefits Advice- via sign-posting. Community Fridge- Access to fresh food via our commitment as a Community Fridge. CV construction. Education Classes: Confidence/Employability courses, Digital Confidence- including: Learn my Way, Using a tablet and Job Seeking Skills, Basic Skills (learning English or Maths), Internet Safety (All over- seen and facilitated by our qualified Education Co-ordinator).

Target group: People in need, including homeless people, unemployed people, ex-offenders and single parents.

Area served: Mid Essex.

How to contact: Phone (01376 346 535) or via website.

Availability

Monday: 10.30am - 1.30pm

Tuesday: 10.30am - 1.30pm

Wednesday: Closed (Appointment Only)

Thursday: 10.30am - 1.30pm

Friday: 10.30am - 1.30pm

Weekends: Closed

Office Hours:

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: No

Accessible toilets: No

Access notes: Small step at entrance.

Other information

Languages other than English:

Charity number: 803170

Year established: 1990

Staffing: 6 part time staff, 2 volunteers.

Public transport: Town centre location.

Record last checked: 22 August 2025

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