Welcome to Thanet Health Service Directory, a resource for information on local and national services. To update your listing or if you have any queries, please email directory.thcic@nhs.net

Anxiety UK

Whether you have anxiety, stress, anxiety-based depression or a phobia that’s affecting your daily life, we’re here to help you. Offers a wide range of services.

Nationwide

Tel: 0344 477 5774

Text: 07537 416905

support@anxietyuk.org.uk

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Beat (Eating Disorders)

Helps people to understand the illness, and supports them to take positive steps towards recovery. Also supports family and friends, equipping them with essential skills and advice, so they can help their loved ones recover whilst also looking after their own mental health.

Nationwide

Helpline: 0808 801 0677

help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

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CALM - The Campaign Against Living Miserably

Taking a stand against suicide by provoking conversation, running life-saving services, and bringing people together so they reject living miserably, get help when they need it and don’t die by suicide.

Nationwide

Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

Website

Charlie Waller Memorial Trust - Mental Health Support for Young People

Helps young people to understand their own mental health, to equip them to support themselves and those around them, and to empower them to talk more openly about the subject.

Nationwide

Tel: 01635 869754

Website

City Mental Health Alliance - Workplace Wellbeing

An alliance of businesses, working together with mental health experts and partner organisations, so that every workplace will protect, support and create positive mental health for their people.

Nationwide

Contact Form

Website

Combat Stress - For Veterans' Mental Health

Provides specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues.

Nationwide

Helpline: 0800 138 1619

Tel: 0800 323 4444 serving personnel and their families

Text: 07537 173683

helpline@combatstress.org.uk

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CYPMHS - Children and Young People's Mental Health Service

Provides emotional wellbeing and mental health advice and support for young people and their families across Kent. 

Across Kent & Medway

Tel: 0300 123 4496 for self-referral or on behalf of someone else

Tel: 0800 011 3474 crisis or out of hours support

Text: Kent or Medway to 85258 for 24 hour mental health crisis support via text

nelft.nhs.net

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Depression UK

Support for those affected by or at risk from depression.

Nationwide

info@depressionuk.org

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Ditch The Label - Youth Charity

To help young people aged 12-25 navigate the issues affecting them the most, from mental health and bullying to identity and relationships.

Nationwide

Tel: 01273 201129

Hello@DitchtheLabel.org

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East Kent IPS Employment Service

Helps people with any kind of mental illness to find and sustain paid employment. Does not provide support for accessing volunteering.

Across Thanet, Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh

Tel: 07483 332505

eastkentips@rethink.org

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Elefriends - Mental Health Online Community

A supportive online community where you can be yourself. Getting active is easier said than done so Active Eles happily share tips and advice and they won’t judge you.

Nationwide

Website

Everyturn Mental Health - Kent & Medway Talking Therapies

The Kent counselling and talking therapies service is free and available to anyone aged 17.5+ and registered with a GP in East Kent, Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, or Swale.

Across Kent

Tel: 0300 555 5555

kent@everyturn.org

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Hestia's Folkestone Haven - Mental Health Support

Provides mental health support for adults aged 16+. The service is free to use and you do not need an appointment to access the service.

Across Folkestone & Hythe

Tel: 07827 533871

folkstone.haven@hestia.org

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Kent & Medway Safe Haven Launch Events

Each of the Safe Havens will be hosting a launch event, or open evening. These events offer an opportunity to visit the service, learn more about the support on offer and meet the local team. 

Canterbury Safe Haven - Tuesday 20th August 7pm-9pm
22-23 North Lane, Canterbury CT2 7EE

Folkestone Safe Haven - Wednesday 21st August 3pm-5pm
3 Renedezvous Street, Folkestone CT20 1EY

Tunbridge Wells Safe Haven - Thursday 22nd August 6:30pm-8pm
Brains Matter Charity, 3 Culverden Park, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9QT

Medway Safe Haven - Wednesday 28th August 1:30pm-3:30pm
Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham ME7 5NY

Dartford Safe Haven - Friday 30th August 6pm-7:30pm
18 Hythe Street, Dartford DA1 1BX

Kent & Medway's Mental Wellbeing Information Hub

Online one-stop place to help signpost you to support and services.

Across Kent & Medway

Website

Kent Adult Education Health Referral Scheme - Positive Steps

'Positive Steps' has been specifically designed to address some of the barriers to learning that people may face, therefore helping to make the first step into learning more achievable. The scheme includes a distinct set of pathways, onto which referrals are accepted via a link worker, community connector or any health professional.

Across Kent

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Kent and Medway Mental Health Crisis Line

This telephone service is available to people in Kent and Medway who need urgent advice about their mental health, or the mental health of a friend or relative. There will be someone to answer your call at any time of the day or night, any day of the week. You do not need an appointment and all calls are free.

Across Kent & Medway
 
Tel: 111 & then press option 2

Text: "Kent" to 85258 for 24 hour mental health crisis support

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KERS - 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 (up to 12 weeks). Provides support to maximise your wellbeing and quality of life, in a way that suits you. Also works with local community services to help you find a creative and realistic response to your needs.

Across Kent

Tel: 03000 42 26 55

KERSAdmin@kent.gov.uk

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Kooth - Online Mental Wellbeing Support for Young People

An online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe and anonymous support.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 055 555

Website

LGBT Hero - Support for LGBTQ+ People

A national health and wellbeing charity supporting over 100,000 LGBTQ+ people a month by providing trusted information, advice and various types of support including one-to-one, group and peer-support. 

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7738 6872

hello@lgbthero.org.uk

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Listening Books

An audiobook lending charity for those that find their illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7407 9417

info@listening-books.org.uk

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Live Well Kent & Medway - Community Link Service

Meets with individuals to discuss issues they are facing with mental health, finance, housing , employment and more. Provides one to one advice and guidance and connects people to support in their local area.

Across Kent  

Tel: 0800 567 7699

info@livewellkent.org.uk

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Live Well Kent - Community Link Mental Health Service

Provides one to one advice and guidance and connects people to support in their local area.

Across Kent

Tel: 0800 567 7699

info@livewellkent.org.uk

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Live Well Kent - Community Wellbeing

If you’re aged 17+ and live in Kent or Medway, Live Well Kent's network of voluntary organisations and charities can support you with various issues. 

Across Kent & Medway

Tel: 0800 567 7699

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Mental Health at Work

With plenty of tools, resources, and stories, Mental Health at Work makes navigating the workplace mental health landscape easy.

Nationwide

mentalhealthatwork@mind.org.uk

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Mental Health Foundation

Working towards good mental health for all.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7803 1100

info@mentalhealth.org.uk

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MHFA England - Mental Health First Aid England

Provides support to your workplace through adapted training and new resources. We will support your organisation to look after the mental health of your employees.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 3928 0760

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mhm - Mental Health Matters

Provides innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 107 0160 Kent & Medway

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mhm Community Matters - Your Safe Haven @ Canterbury

Offers out of hours mental health support to anyone aged 16 or over. No appointment or referral needed.

Across Canterbury

Tel: 07876 476703  or  07483 163953

Canterbury.mhm@nhs.net

Website

Opening hours:
Every day (including weekends and bank holidays) 6pm -11pm 

mhm Community Matters - Your Safe Haven @ Maidstone

Offers out of hours mental health support to anyone aged 16 or over. No appointment or referral needed.

Across Maidstone

Tel: 01622 809 945  or  07484 061684  or  07816 362606

maidstone.mhm@nhs.net

Website

Opening hours:
Every day (including weekends and bank holidays) 6pm -11pm 

mhm Community Matters - Your Safe Haven @ Medway

Offers out of hours mental health support to anyone aged 16 or over. No referral needed. Please note this is a virtual only service currently.

Across Medway

Tel: 07850 901151  or  07808 795036

Medway.mhm@nhs.net

Website

Opening hours:
Every day (including weekends and bank holidays) 6pm -11pm 

Mind - For Better Mental Health

Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Nationwide

Tel: 0300 123 3393

info@mind.org.uk

Website

Mind - Suicide Prevention & Awareness Training

Free Suicide Prevention & Awareness training sessions to anyone in Kent and Medway that wants to learn how to support other people when they are in crisis.

Across Kent & Medway

Tel: 01622 692383

training@midkentmind.org.uk

Website

NHS Talking Therapies

Free and confidential treatments on the NHS. It can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. You can refer yourself directly to an NHS Talking Therapies Service without a referral from a GP, or a GP can refer you.

Nationwide

Website

No Panic - Anxiety Support

Helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.

Helpline: 0300 772 9844

Website

Pandas Foundation - Prenatal & Postnatal Depression Awareness & Support

Support service for families and their networks who may be suffering with perinatal mental illness, including prenatal (antenatal) and postnatal depression.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 1961 776

info@pandasfoundation.org.uk

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PAPYRUS - Prevention of Young Suicide

Provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.

Nationwide

HOPELINE247: 0800 068 4141

Text: 07860 039967
 
 

Place2Be - Improving Children's Mental Health

Provides mental health services in schools using an effective therapeutic approach. Advice and support for families and school staff.

Tel: 020 7923 5500

enquiries@place2be.org.uk

Website

Porchlight - Homeless Support

Support, advice and information for homeless and vulnerable people. The BeYou Project provides safe spaces and advice for LGBTQ+ young people, a group who are particularly at risk of homelessness.

Across Kent

Tel: 0800 567 7699

headoffice@porchlight.org.uk

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Porchlight Aspirations - Mental Health Support

A free service for anyone over 25 who is not currently in employment. The project has now come to a close and will no longer take new referrals but if you have already been referred to Aspirations, we will continue working with you in the usual way. 

Across Kent

Tel: 0333 880 2730

aspirations@porchlight.org.uk

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Refugee Council

Provide crisis advice and practical support.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 196 7272

info@refugeecouncil.org.uk

Website

Release the Pressure - Mental Health Support

24/7 Free and confidential counselling support via highly trained and experienced support workers who offer free advice and can help no matter what you are going through.

Across Kent

Tel: 0800 107 0160

Text the word Kent to: 85258 

Website

Samaritans - Support with Suicidal Feelings

Dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.

Nationwide

Tel: 116 123

Website

SANE - Mental Health Support

Works to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.

Nationwide

SANEline Tel: 0300 304 7000 

info@sane.org.uk

Website

Shout 85258 - Mental Health Support

A free, confidential, anonymous text support service. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, trained Shout Volunteers are here for you, day or night.

Nationwide

Text: 85258

info@giveusashout.org

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SignHealth - Supports Deaf People

Working to improve the health and wellbeing and promote easier access to healthcare and information for deaf people. 

Nationwide

Tel: 020 3947 2600

Text: 07860 033214

info@signhealth.org.uk

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SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Offers peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss. Provides safe, confidential environments where people can share their experiences and feelings, giving and gaining support from each other.

Nationwide

Tel: 0300 111 5065

admin@uksobs.org

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SSAFA Kent - The Armed Forces Charity

Support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

Across Kent

Tel: 020 4566 9126

SouthEast.Region@ssafa.org.uk

Website

St Giles Trust - Support for Vulnerable People

Helps people held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. Shows people there is a way to build a better future.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7708 8000

Referral Form

Website

Take Off - Physical & Mental Wellbeing Support

Supports people with mental health problems to improve their wellbeing and live happier and healthier lives.

Across East Kent

Tel: 01227 788211

info@takeoffworks.org

Website

The Reading Agency - Reading For Wellbeing

Empowers people of all ages to read. Transforms lives for the better through the power of reading.

Nationwide

Tel: 07933 181889

Website

Togetherall - Mental Health Support

A unique mental health service offering an anonymous and safe support community, moderated by professionals and counsellors. 

Nationwide

Contact Form

Website

With You - Support with Drugs, Alcohol or Mental Health

Provides free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

Nationwide

Website

Woman's Trust - Recovery From Domestic Abuse

A specialist mental health charity, providing free counselling and therapy for women who have experienced domestic abuse. 

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7034 0303

office@womanstrust.org.uk

Website

Young Minds - Crisis Messenger Service

Helps with understanding more about how you're feeling and finding ways to feel better. 

Nationwide

Text SHOUT to: 85258 

Parents Helpline Tel: 0808 802 5544

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Youth Access - Advice for Young People

Advice and counselling network.  YIACS also known as ‘early support hubs', providing transformational support for young people all over the UK. 

Nationwide

Tel: 020 877 2990

admin@youthaccess.org.uk

Website