Mental health and wellbeing services
We help health and social care professionals support people they're working with
This directory is for professionals who are seeking mental health or wellbeing support for someone they're working with.
- Some services help people to address social factors - such as housing issues, debt and isolation - that may be impacting on their mental health
- Other services help people to better manage their mental health needs and personal recovery
- One service supports people with their physical health needs
(We also are commissioned by Kent County Council and the NHS Integrated Care Board to co-lead Live Well Kent & Medway, a network of organisations that help people to manage their mental health, build confidence, meet others, get better skills or find a job. But if you are a GP or other healthcare professional, please refer to directory below.
Finally, if you are looking for services that help people with poor mental health to find employment, click here. If you are seeking mental health-related support for young people, click here.
Support for social factors affecting a person's mental health
Help for people to find support for all the issues they're facing (mental health link service)
Help for people (17+) to manage their mental health and address any other issues they are facing (physical health, housing issues, finding employment, loneliness). We provide one-to-one support and also help clients access other services in their area. This service can work with people for up to eight weeks. It can also be a gateway to other services in the Live Well Kent & Medway network of organisations.
To find out more or refer someone:
- Ashford: mentalhealthlink@porchlight.org.uk
- Canterbury: mentalhealthlink@porchlight.org.uk
- Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley: mentalhealthlinkDGS@porchlight.org.uk
- South Kent coast (Dover, Folkestone and Hythe): mentalhealthlinkSKC@porchlight.org.uk
- Thanet: mentalhealthlinkthanet@porchlight.org.uk
