(Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Faversham, Folkestone, Herne Bay, Hythe, Sandwich, Tenterden, Thanet, Whitstable and surrounding areas)
- If you’re referring yourself, a friend or family member for help, read on to find out what support is available.
- If you’re a professional who’s referring someone for help, please download this form and email it to LWKMinfo@porchlight.org.uk
Help to find the right support
(Delivered by Porchlight)
Get advice and support for issues that are affecting your mental health or general wellbeing – such as housing problems, financial worries or feeling isolated. We’ll help you access services provided by Live Well Kent and Medway and other organisations. To find more or to sign up for support, visit Porchlight’s website (opens in new tab or window) or contact Live Well Kent & Medway
Culturally sensitive support for ethnic minority communities
(Delivered by Rethink Sahayak)
This service is aimed at people from ethnic minority communities. It can help you manage your mental health, feel like part of the local community, improve your confidence and become more independent. This is a service that has lots of experience of working with sensitive cultural topics and understands cultural values.
- Ashford only
- To find more or to sign up for support, Visit Rethink’s website visit Rethink’s website or contact Live Well Kent & Medway
One-to-one support if you’re struggling emotionally
(Delivered by East Kent Mind)
Get support if you’re going through a difficult time or struggling emotionally. This includes help to develop mental health coping strategies, feel more confident, achieve your goals and connect with other people. Support can happen at evenings or weekends. To find more or to sign up for support, visit East Kent Mind’s website or contact Live Well Kent & Medway
Support group run by people with experience of mental health issues
(Delivered by East Kent Mind)
Friendly meet-ups run by people with lived experience of mental health. Meet new people, discuss your experiences and share mental health coping strategies. You’ll also be able to contribute ideas about how the group is run and supports others. To find more or to sign up for support, visit East Kent Mind’s website or contact Live Well Kent & Medway
Group activities to improve mental health
(Delivered by East Kent Mind and South Kent Mind)
Group activities can have a positive effect on your mental health and make you feel less cut off from others. These weekly sessions themed around: reading, cookery, healthy eating, physical activities (such as yoga, pilates, tai chi, running, walking and football), gardening, mindfulness and more. To find more or to sign up for support:
- Canterbury, Herne Bay, Faversham, Sandwich, Thanet: visit East Kent Mind’s website
- Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, New Romney: visit South Kent Mind’s website
- You can also contact Live Well Kent & Medway.
Employment support
(Delivered by Rethink)
Looking for work but feel as though your mental health has become a barrier? Get help with job hunting, building relationships with employers, and advice about what transitioning from receiving benefits to going into paid work. To find more or to sign up for support:
- Folkestone, Hythe, New Romney, Thanet: visit Rethink’s website
- You can also contact Live Well Kent & Medway.