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Mental Health
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
- someone's life is at risk - for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
Call: 999
Get advice from 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if:
- you need urgent help for your mental health
Get help from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option.
Local Support
Kent and Medway Children and Young People's Mental Health Service
Kent CYPMHS provides a range of emotional well-being and mental health advice and support for young people and their families across Kent and Medway.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resource offers our local community free mental health support for as long as is needed, and provides wellbeing tools and the opportunity to connect with others.
South Kent Mind
South Kent Mind is here for you, working hard so no one in our community faces a mental health problem alone. If you’re from Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Deal, Sandwich, New Romney, or anywhere in between, we’ll guide you along the pathway to better mental health.
Live Well Kent
If you’re aged 17+ and live in Kent or Medway, our network of voluntary organisations and charities can help you:
- Better manage your mental health and general wellbeing
- Gain confidence and meet new people
- Get advice for money, debt or benefit-related issues
- Get support for housing concerns
- Access free therapy and counselling-type services
- Find work, volunteering and education opportunities
- Join local activities and support groups run by people with similar experiences.
National Support
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. The goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected.
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
CALM (Campaign against living miserably)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.
Young Minds
Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health services. MHM provides services across England, from Northumberland to Devon, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.