AN ORGANISATION set up to help people with mental health issues has become a charity.

Talk Listen Care was set up to provide emotional and mental health support to residents aroun d the Braintree area.

The group received charity status from the charity commision, meaning it can fundraise to provide counselling in the Braintree district.

Chairman Sinead Yates said: “The group will provide a safe haven for young peop le struggling with mental health issues.”

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