Support

Find support that is local to you

Sometimes, we could all use a bit of support maintaining our mental wellbeing. This page has been created with that in mind! Whether you want some support planning or maintaining a healthy lifestyle or you just need to talk you will find plenty of options below. Don’t forget that you can always use our postcode search function to find services that are local to you.

If you need to speak to someone now you could call one of the below helplines, or use the Mental Health Matters Time Online service.
If you are not in urgent need of support, take a look at some of the other options further down the page.

Mental Health Matters Helpline:  Mental Health Matters Helpline is a confidential service staffed by highly trained and experienced Telephone Helpline Workers, offering emotional support to anyone calling. They provide information on local and national services specific to Mental Health. You do not need a diagnosed illness to call, people contact the helpline about many different issues such as bereavement, relationship problems, loneliness/isolation and stress. Ongoing support is available and the helpline is are also for carers in need of support.
0800 107 0160 5pm to 9am Monday – Friday & 24 hours Weekends & Bank Holidays

Mental Health Matters Time Online Service: You can also use the Mental Health Matters Time Online service by clicking the Live Support Online button under the menu. This button appears on every page, giving you instant access to support when you need it!

 

 

Saneline: 0845 767 8000. The helpline is open from 6.00pm until 11.00pm every day of the year.

The Samaritans: dial 08457 90 90 90.

Your Local GP: If you have concerns over your mental health, or need some support you can visit your GP. NHS Direct can help you find a local GP.

Local Psychological Support: Psychological support is offered via the NHS for free. Click here for more information. (Page opens as a Word document)

Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) - availiable free! The Royal College of Psychiatrists recommends some online cCBT. Take a look here (you will need to scroll down the page to where it says “Computerised CBT”) – the rest of the website has lots of interesting information on too and is worth a look!

Signpost Kent: This website has some great information, try the books and computers page for information about availiable resources.

Health Trainers: Health trainers can help support you as you make changes to your lifestyle. Find out more by calling 0800 849 4000