Release the pressure
Text the word Kent to 85258 or call 0800 1070160 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.
There is also a webchat function.
Stay Alive
A free phone app which provides support, guidance and resources for individuals who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings – with the intention of putting elements such as safety plans in place.
Stay Alive is available on the App Store, or the Google Play Store.
Live Well Kent
Live Well Kent helps Kent residents over the age of 17+ with their mental and physical health. They provide health and fitness advice, as well as support with financial pressure and relationship stress.
0800 5677699
(Mon-Fri 9am-5pm as not an emergency service)
Amparo
A support service for people bereaved / affected by suicide – provides confidential short-term or long-term support.
0330 088 9255
amparo.service@listening-ear.co.uk
http://www.amparo.org.uk
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
CALM offer mental health support for UK men and boys as well as those bereaved or widowed by suicide.
0800 585858
http://www.thecalmzone.net
Shout
Text Shout to 85258 a free, confidential, anonymous text support service wherever you are in the UK. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you, day or night.
SOBS (18+)
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide.
http://www.uksobs.org
0300 111 5065
(Monday & Tuesday 9am – 5pm)
SOS Silence of Suicide
For everyone.
0300 1020505
Service runs from 4pm – midnight every day.
support@sossilenceofsuicide.org
East Kent Mind (16+)
Mind provide specialist support for those who suffer from depression as well as all other mental health concerns. Their aim is to improve mental health services for mental health and to raise awareness of available support.
01843 319193
info@eastkentmind.org.uk
http://www.eastkentmind.org/services
The Mix
For under 25s experiencing any painful emotions or are in crisis.
08088 084994
For under 18s
Kooth
Provide wellbeing support for young people aged 10-25 years.
http://www.kooth.com
Young Minds
Young Minds offer mental health support services to children and young people in the UK. They can offer services to those suffering from exam stress, bullying abuse, eating disorders or body image concerns.
http://www.youngminds.org.uk
Childline
For children and young people under the age of 19.
0800 1111
(this number will not show up on your phone bill)
ChatHealth
A text service for 11-19 year olds. Available Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm.
07520 618850
Mood Spark
Provides a range of emotionally healthy resources for young people aged 10-16 yrs.
http://www.moodspark.org.uk
For parents
Young Minds
Parents helpline (free) providing detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person up to the age of 25 years.
08088025544
(9:30-4pm Monday – Friday)
Kent Resilience Hub
Parents of children aged 10-16 years can visit the Kent Resilience Hub for additional support
https://kentresiliencehub.org.uk