This page contains services relevant to the following postcode areas:
CT10 CT11 CT12 CT13 CT7 CT8 CT9
Live Well Kent services operate in line with the latest official coronavirus safety guidelines. If you need support or wish to refer someone to us, you can call our referral line on 0800 567 7699, email info@livewellkent.org.uk or contact services directly.
Click here for further information on coronavirus and managing your mental health
Support and advice on where to get help
Porchlight 
A support worker will give advice and support for issues that are affecting your mental health or general wellbeing. They will help you access a range of services provided by Live Well Kent and Medway as well as others that are suited to your needs.
To find out more, visit Porchlight’s website, call 0800 567 7699 or email info@livewellkent.org.uk
Activities and workshops for your mental health and wellbeing
East Kent Mind 
East Kent Mind offers a range of support and resources that can help if you are going through a difficult time or struggling emotionally. This includes workshops to help you manage stress and depression, arts & crafts and creative writing groups, yoga and pilates groups, sessions around positivity and setting goals, and more.
To find out more call 01843 319 193, email info@eastkentmind.org.uk or visit East Kent Mind’s website.
Coming out of Covid
Mid Kent Mind
If the pandemic has left you feeling depressed, anxious or worried, Mid Kent Mind can help. It provides support for people who are apprehensive about returning to life under the ‘new normal’.
This includes support for: managing mental health, managing physical health, addressing addictive or challenging behaviour, improving self-esteem, relationships, social networks, achieving your aspirations and more. Support is given via one-to-one Zoom sessions over six weeks.
To find out more, visit the Mid Kent Mind website.
Housing and mental health issues
Porchlight
Porchlight offers support for people who have housing issues and are also struggling with their mental health. It can provide housing advice, help you speak to local authorities and landlords, and support you to access legal advice.
For more information, visit Porchlight’s website, call 0800 567 7699 or email at info@livewellkent.org.uk
Support and socialising with one another
SpeakUp CIC 
SpeakUp CIC offers social groups run by people with similar experiences to you, including a LGBT+ social group and a weekend online art group. These are places you can connect with other people, share your experiences and support one another.
To find out more, contact Maggie at Maggie@speakupcic.co.uk or Kay at Kay@speakupcic.co.uk, or call 07543 977670
You can also download a timetable of SpeakUpCIC activities here
If you are finding it difficult sleeping and want to talk
SpeakUp CIC
SpeakUp CIC offers a Night Owls service. It is a closed, moderated Facebook group for people who are awake at night and want to talk with others in a safe and understanding environment.
To find out more, contact Maggie at Maggie@speakupcic.co.uk or Kay at Kay@speakupcic.co.uk, or call 07543 977670
Employment support
Rethink 
Looking for work but feel as though your mental health has become a barrier? Rethink can help you manage your mental wellbeing, find job opportunities and get prepared for job interviews. It can also help you find support for any other issues you.
To find out more, email thanetway@rethink.org or visit Rethink’s website.
You can also download a Word document with more information here
Asian mental health helpline
Rethink Sahayak
Rethink Sahayak offers caring, non judgemental and empathetic support covering mental health and domestic abuse issues. It is free and confidential.
You can speak to the Asian mental health helpline in Asian languages (Gujarati, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu) or in English on 0808 800 2073 at these times:
- Mondays and Wednesdays 4pm to 7pm
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 12pm to 3pm
Counselling support
Are you feeling low, anxious, or stressed? Are you living with a long-term health condition and feeling worried about your health? Are you finding it hard to cope? NHS funded Talking Therapies (also known as IAPT) can help.
For free NHS talking therapy or counselling please contact:
- Refer yourself into your local NHS talking therapy service – click here
- Insight Healthcare – 0800 555 5555 or visit the Insight Healthcare website here
- We Are With You – to find out more and register for this service, click here
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 Matter can provide specialist support.