This page contains services relevant to the following postcode areas:
CT10 CT11 CT12 CT13 CT7 CT8 CT9
SUPPORT IN YOUR AREA
Live Well Kent Central Referral Line
0800 567 7699 or info@livewellkent.org.uk
Help finding the right support
Porchlight Primary Care Community Link Service
We can meet you to discuss issues related to mental health, finance, housing, employment and more porchlight.org.uk
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Mental health help
1. East Kent Mind
East Kent Mind is currently developing a varied programme of activities and groups which aim to promote good mental health in friendly informal and safe environments. Our programme will include social and self help activities and Person-Centred Planning (PCP).eastkentmind.org.uk
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Click here for our courses and workshops in March and April 2020
To find out more:info@eastkentmind.org.uk or call 07950 608827
2. Rethink Asian Helpline Mental Health service ( Age 17+)
This is a free and confidential telephone helpline offering caring, non-judgemental and empathetic support covering mental health and domestic violence issues. The helpline operates Mondays and Wednesdays 4pm to 7pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 12pm to 3pm. You may speak to us in Asian languages (Gujarati, Punjabi, Hindu, and Urdu) or in English on 0808 800 2073
3. Richmond Fellowship
Personal support sessions, weekly Recovery focused workshops designed to aid your recovery, and wellbeing courses. Also runs a Peer Leader course that teaches you how to help others using your own experiences. Weekly Peer lead groups in Art, Cycling and Mental Health Wellbeing
To find out more: richmondfellowship.org.uk or call 01843 280022
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Housing issues
Porchlight Community Housing Service
Support if you have housing needs related to your mental health porchlight.org.uk
Feeling lonely or cut off
Porchlight Community Inclusion Service
Sometimes meeting others can make life a little easier; we can help you reconnect with people in your community porchlight.org.uk
Supporting and socialising with one another
SpeakUpCIC
Support and social groups run by people with similar experiences to you. Includes a music appreciation group, LGBT+ social group, an online support group and a weekend art group. You can connect with others, share experiences and support one another. speakupcic.co.uk
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Help into employment
Rethink
Looking for work but feel as though your mental health has become a barrier? Get personal support, help with job hunting, interview skills training, and help when you do find a job. Rethink.org
Therapy and counselling
If you are struggling emotionally, you can access free NHS talking therapy or counselling.
Insight Healthcare – 0300 555 5555
Dover Counselling Centre – 01304 204123
Support for carers
Do you care for a family member, partner, friend or neighbour? Being a carer can be a positive experience but it might also be challenging and impact on your health. Kent Carers can provide specialist support.
kentcarersmatter.co.uk