St Vincent's Centre Southend is a busy community hub in Southend which runs vital services and programmes to support vulnerable people in the local community.
Daily Services
Monday to Friday Drop in - 11am - 1:30pm
Saturday - Closed (Guests & Donations)
Sunday - Closed
Kindness Kitchen are open as usual.
Recovery Programme
Smart Recovery Chat - Monday 1pm - 2pm
Smart Recovery Programme - Wednesday 1pm - 2pm
Our crisis foodbank supports individuals and families at a time when they are most in need and have no other means of support.
Our foodbank supplies food, toiletries, household essentials as well as nappies and baby food. Our volunteer drivers cover the Southend, Southchurch, Westcliff, Chalkwell and Leigh-on-Sea areas.
We also run a 'Knock and Drop' service on a Tuesday delivering food parcels to our most vulnerable beneficiaries. The food parcels are designed to last a week and support can be given for between one and four weeks depending on individual circumstances.
If you or someone you know needs help, please ring our centre on 01702 592980 between 11am - 2pm, Monday to Friday or complete the form by clicking the button below.
In the case of supporting agencies, please email southendsupport@svp.org.uk for a third party referral.
Vinnie’s Pick and Mix is our weekly food market where people and families can come along to the centre and purchase up to 15 good quality food items for £5 per week with a fee of £1 yearly membership.
No referral is needed, just come along to the centre on a Friday morning between 10am - 11:30am.
If you or someone you know is struggling, our clothing and household store can supply clothes, shoes, bedding and small household items on request.
We also have the below services, please get in touch to find out more about our services.
- Finding supported accommodation - Signposting to external agencies.
- Learning and educational guidance - Training opportunities to develop skills.
- Wellbeing service - Drop in between 11am - 2pm (Monday - Friday).
- Mental health support
- Bank Accounts (Partnership with HSBC)
- Utilities support - Appointment only,
- Smart Recovery Programme
- Counselling service
These are all reviewed on a case-by case basis and we can provide one-off payments to those in crisis and struggling.
At St Vincent's Centre, we offer a dog-friendly atmosphere. We're proud to partner with Essex Therapy Dogs, bringing regularly support to our clients through the comforting presence of therapy dogs.
Calmness: Therapy dogs help you feel relaxed and less stressed, creating a peaceful environment.
Comfort and Emotional Support: Dogs offer comfort and support, cheering you up during tough times.
Boredom Reduction: Interacting with dogs is fun and entertaining, beating boredom.
Anxiety Reduction: Dogs provide a sense of security, lowering anxiety levels.
Decrease Loneliness: Dogs offer companionship, reducing feelings of loneliness.
Reduces Depression: Spending time with dogs brings joy and comfort, lifting your mood.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us!
St Vincent's centre has lots of close professional partnerships in the local community who will often make referrals on behalf of their clients. This case study is an example of a successful partnership.
An individual had recently been released from prison and, due to a lack of available probation accommodation, had become street homeless. They were considered highly vulnerable, having previously experienced problematic drug and alcohol use. There was significant concern that, if left without appropriate support, they might return to their former lifestyle. While suitable accommodation was being sought, efforts were made to secure a placement in a B&B for a few nights to help safeguard their mental health and provide much-needed respite
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