Support if debt is affecting your mental health and find out about benefits and financial support
Mental health
Speak to someone
Text the word Kent to 85258 or phone 0800 107 0160 for free confidential support at any time.
Free expert advice from trained counsellors is available for every mental health concern, including:
- anxiety
- depression
- low self-esteem
- money worries
- relationship troubles
- stress
- suicidal thoughts.
Coronavirus has caused a lot of disruption in many people’s lives, if you are struggling and need someone to talk to, call us or text the word Kent to 85258.
Home, finances and work
Find out where to get support if you are homeless or about to become homeless.
https://www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk/
A resource covering Kent and Medway providing advice and information on services available for victims, friends & family, and perpetrators of Domestic Abuse.
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/take-action/resources-your-workplace
Ending mental health discrimination in the workplace.
Get help that may be able to help you with food, furniture and other essentials if you are having serious difficulties managing your income due to a crisis or if you are facing exceptional pressures because of an emergency.
Specialist Support
Information and help on mental health support if you are part of the LGBTQ+ community
https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/mental-health/kent-sheds
An open, friendly place where men can meet, chat and undertake activities such as DIY projects or gardening.
Kent Advocacy Site
Someone to speak up on your behalf if you have mental health needs in Kent.
Kent County Council Adult Social Care provides the Kent Enablement and Recovery service for mental health - works with people experiencing mental health difficulties to address social care needs over a short period of time. You can be referred to Adult Social Care by your GP or find out how to get help on the self-referral pages
Support for all
Every Mind Matters to get useful tips and guides to help look after you and your family.
Release the pressure talk to a highly trained and experienced team available 24/7 to provide expert support.
Live Well Kent is a community mental health support service to help you with everyday living, to keep active and healthy, and meet people.
Children and young people's mental health services