Mental health support in Kent and Medway
What's on offer near me?
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing mental health problems, you don't have to struggle alone.
Did you know, at Porchlight, we offer free support with mental health and wellbeing for people anywhere in Kent and Medway?
You might be experiencing anxiety or depression, stress or lack of confidence, feeling hopeless, isolated or overwhelmed.
Or you might need support to help you find work, volunteering, education, or improve your physical fitness and wellbeing.
We’re not able to provide emergency support for people in crisis. But there are lots of people who can. They are listed below too.
Choose support that's right for you
Whatever you’re facing, we are here to connect you with the right help and feel more in control of your mental health.
For most of our services, you can request a referral yourself, or someone can ask for one on your behalf (such as a healthcare professional, friend or family member).
If you are in crisis, see below for services which can help with that too.
Live Well Kent, if you're 17+ and living in Kent or Medway
If your feelings or worries are impacting on your relationships, work or day-to-day life, we can help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. The wide choice of support includes free therapy and counselling services, plus a range of activities in your community.
Find out moreAspirations is for anyone 25-60, living in Kent, Medway or East Sussex
Aspirations is for people not currently in employment. You have access to your own coach and personalised programme, to help you improve your day-to-day life and achieve what's important to you, like finding a job or meeting new people.
Find out moreBeYou service for LGBTQ+ young people
The BeYou Project offers a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space where young LGBTQ+ people who are 25 or under can meet to socialise, have fun and help each other. This includes regular meet-ups across Kent as well as one-to-one support.
Porchlight Open Door
We support vulnerable people in the community who may be feeling isolated, or lonely. As well as one to one support listed above, we do this through our Porchlight Open Door community hubs. Here, group activities take place and we create opportunities for people to develop new support networks.
For more information call 0800 567 7699.If you're in emotional distress and need urgent help
Life can get tough sometimes, but talking can help. The Release the Pressure team in Kent is available 24/7. They provide urgent support with trained counsellors who will listen, no matter what you are going through. You can text the word KENT to 85258 or call 0800 107 0160
You can also webchat with Mental Health Matters, an independent charity, who are available 24/7.
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