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Finding Our Centre

First stop centre is located in the town of Braintree, Essex. Our doors are open to anyone, however our expertise are around advising those in our region of Essex. By foot our centre is a 5 min walk from the centre of Braintree and is located behind the New Direction premises on Bocking End. There are parking spaces available if traveling by car but please be mindful that this is a shared car park. Our address is 29 Bocking end, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AE. Please have a look at our map below for further guidance. 

Our Opening And Operating Hours

Opening Times
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Drop In Service

Our drop in service is there to facilitate face to face help with social problems, universal credit and provide a fixed address for those for our postal holding service. First Stop Centre is well connected in the community so if we are unable to help we will be able to advise services that can. Anyone is welcome so feel free to come along to our drop in service during open times. Our canteen provides service users affordable meals and a safe environment to chat and befriend others who may be in a similar situations.

Monday

10:30AM- 1:30PM

Tuesday

10:30AM-1:30PM

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

10:30AM-1:30PM

Friday

10:30AM-1:30PM

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Counselling service

Our on site counsellors operate outside of our centres opening hours. The counselling rates are very affordable, compared with those services around the Braintree area. To access this service and to enquire about prices please press the Enquire now button bellow or visit us during our drop in hours.

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Support Groups

Our Groups

Our centre is often used for courses and groups to benefit a large cross section of the Braintree community. Our courses include learning the basics ICT, Maths, English, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Anger management and many more. To find out about our courses or to book onto a group press enquire now.

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Facility Hire

Our centre may be hired out to groups benefiting the Braintree community for a small cost outside of operating hours. Please press enquire now if you wish to find out more.

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Reminiscing

Reminiscence Groups

In conjunction with partner agencies we deliver reminiscence classes in care homes across Essex; commonly in conjunction with their own events coordinators. If this could benefit your care home or have any questions please press enquire now.

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