Mental Health Wellbeing Resources

There are many services available to help if you feel you need support.

Samaritans

call 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org

In an emergency, if someone’s life is at risk, always call 999. If you’re not sure where you can get mental health support, contact NHS 111, or visit www.stopthinkchoose.co.uk for a list of local services 

 

NHS 111 option 2

NHS 111 option 2 is a mental health crisis response service. Open 24/7 for support. The helpline is free to call from any phone.

Call 111 and select option 2 “Mental health crisis”.

 

Kent and Medway Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub has a wealth of services available to support mental health and wellbeing

 

Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

 

Kent Together, Household Help

Need financial advice and support including around Council Tax reduction, help with childcare costs and food and energy bills? If you live in Kent, you can find out more at www.kent.gov.uk/kenttogether. Medway residents can visit www.medway.gov.uk/householdhelp.

 

Qwell

By visiting www.qwell.io,adults aged 18-years-old and over in Kent and Medway can access support for all mental health issues seven-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year.

Whether you are feeling low, grieving the loss of a loved one, going through family and relationship issues and/or feeling anxious, help is there for you through Qwell.

Support includes anonymous one-to-one text-based chat sessions with practitioners (available from 12 noon to 10pm on weekdays,and from 6pm to 10pm at the weekend), self-help resources, and community support.

 

The Silver Line

The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.

Call 0800 4 70 80 90

 

Young Minds

Young Minds operates a 24/7 text messaging service which provides support for young people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Free from most mobile networks

Text ‘YM’ to 85258

 

Shout

Shout is a confidential 24/7 text messaging service offering support. Free from most mobile networks

Text SHOUT to 85258

 

Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters phone line is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call 0800 107 0160

 

Switchboard

Switchboard is an LGBT+ helpline offering advice and understanding. The helpline is open everyday between 10am-10pm.

Call 0300 330 0630

Published: Mar 14, 2024