Age UK aims to improve later life for everyone with information and advice, services, campaigns, products, training and research. They also provide information and advice for the elderly about benefits, care, age discrimination and computer courses.

Maidstone: 7 Mill Street, Maidstone, ME15 6XW. To see this AGE UK location on a google map click here. Telephone: 01622 753618.

Sevenoaks Hollybush Day Centre: Hollybush Court, Hollybush Close, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UX. To see this AGE UK location on a google map click here. Telephone: 01732 454108.

Sevenoaks: The Old Meeting House, St Johns Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3LR. To see this AGE UK location on a google map click here. Telephone: 01732 454108.

Edenbridge: Edenbridge Leisure Centre, Station Road, Edenbridge, TN8 5LU. To see this AGE UK location on a google map click here. Telephone: 01732 454108.

Tonbridge Town Lock: Town Lock Day Centre, Lockside, Tonbridge, TN9 1EA. To see this AGE UK location on a google map click here. Telephone: 01732 454108.

Tonbridge: 5 Bradford Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1DU. To see this AGE UK location on a google map click here. Telephone: 01732 366100.

Tunbridge Wells: Wood Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2QS. To see this AGE UK location on a google map click here. Telephone: 01892 522591.

For the national Age UK website click here.

• Comprehensive care for the elderly
• Finance, health, housing, community access, isolation etc.
• Social activities
• IT classes
• Benefits, money

http://www.ageuk.org.uk

Getting stressed by work, family or friends? Dealing with big issues? Share what’s troubling you anonymously on the Big White Wall.

The Big White Wall is a web based Support Network which is moderated and enables safe anonymous support through talking therapies and creative self-expression.

Guided Support: A range of self-managed and facilitated programmes for individuals and groups. Programmes include anxiety, depression, sleep, smoking and alcohol use.

Free for armed and ex armed services and their families.

Click here to go to their website go to: www.bigwhitewall.com or email : [email protected]

Bipolar UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with bipolar, their families and carers. Bipolar UK offer practical information, advice and support by phone and email, as well as through information on their website.

Services include:

• Telephone & email support and information
• Factsheets
• Online e Community
• National network of peer support groups
• Telephone mentoring
• Youth service for people under 26
• Employment support

You can find out more at their website www.bipolaruk.org or call them on 0333 323 3880.

You can find your nearest support group through this link: www.bipolaruk.org/find-a-support-group.

Blackthorn Trust is a charity which offers medical care, specialist therapies and rehabilitation through work placements in the Blackthorn Garden. They offer help to people with mental or physical health difficulties or learning disabilities.

Blackthorn Trust provide a range of activities to help people gain confidence and self esteem and to develop life and work skills

Address: Blackthorn Trust, Blackthorn Medical Centre, St Andrew’s Road, Maidstone ME16 9AN. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Trust Office: 01622 722219 Garden/Cafe: 01622 722216 or email [email protected]. To go to their website follow the link www.blackthorn.org.uk

The Bridges Centre Edenbridge is a volunteer project for the community set up by local people. They offer:

• Café/snack bar and lounge
• Quiet room
• Children’s play area
• Toilets (with disabled access)
• Baby-changing facilities
• Disabled parking
• Patio area with seating

If you live in, work in, or are visiting Edenbridge, take a break from your job, your routine, or your shopping; and come in for a “cuppa” or light lunch. Relax in pleasant surroundings and meet people, or just to relax and be quiet. Child-friendly, disabled accessible,The Bridges Centre is for everyone in Edenbridge.

Address: High St, Edenbridge, TN8 5AJ. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 868186 or to go to their website follow the link: www.bridges.edenkent.org

Brighter Futures for Older People aims to help and support people over the age of 65 in the borough of Maidstone.

What is Brighter Futures for Older People aims to:

• Empower
• Enable
• Promote inclusion
• Build Communities
• Improve Health and Well-being
• Help confidence grow

To find out more telephone them on :01622 762403 or email: [email protected]

To go to the Voluntary Action Maidstone website click on the link: www.vam-online.org.uk

Childline offers a free confidential helpline and website for young people.

If you are worried about anything, it could be something big or something small - don’t bottle it up. It can really help if you talk to someone. If there is something on your mind, ChildLine is here for you.

Contact ChildLine anytime - calls are free and confidential 0800 1111

A ChildLine Counsellor is someone who:

• who you can trust
• who is genuine, open and friendly
• who won’t judge you or put you down
• who is not easily shocked
• who will listen to you and knows it takes courage to contact us
• who is aware of the sorts of problems you might be worried about
• who will let you take your time
• who wants you to get in touch

To find out more go to their website: www.childline.org.uk

Community Learning Disability Teams work with adults who have a learning disabilities. They provide specialist health advice and support to people with learning disabilities, their carers, families and the wider healthcare community. As well as help with health appointments, day activities and respite care. They can help adults with a learning disability to understand more language and help speech by using symbols, photos and signs to teaching people to cook.

For their website follow the link: http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/home/our-services/community-learning-disability-team-kent/

The Depression Alliance provides help, information and support for those suffering from depression and their families and carers.

The Depression Alliance can help with:

• What is depression - Understand what it can feel like and how to spot the symptoms
• Living with depression - Discover how depression can affect our day-to-day lives
• Recovery and wellbeing - Learn the activities, techniques and resources for getting better and staying well
• Treatment - Explore and choose a treatment that’s right for you
• Useful contacts - Search other organisations and helplines for mental health support
• Family and friends - Find tips on supporting a friend or family member living with depression
• Self help groups - Find a friendly and supportive group in your local area
• Resources - Watch videos and download our Single Step magazine
• Wellbeing Networks - A supportive community of friends who understand depression can be life-saving

To go to their website follow the link: www.depressionalliance.org

Call 0845 123 23 20 for an information pack or email: [email protected]

Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, and this is a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a safe place to share experiences and listen to others.

Shared experiences and perspectives are valuable and powerful. In this way Elefriends don’t just get help, they give help too. In the good times and the bad.

• Post on the wall to say hello. New friends are always welcomed into the herd

• If you don’t feel up to writing something just now then that’s ok too – just take a look at what other people are saying and show your support by clicking one of the buttons to say, ‘I like this’, ‘I’m thinking of you’ or ‘I hear you’

• Perhaps there’s something you’re struggling with at the moment? With lots of supportive ele friends, you’re likely to get a fresh perspective on your situation

• Don’t forget to share good news – the Elephant wants to hear what you’re proud of too, even if it feels like a small thing. And pictures and videos always brighten up his day too

To go to the Elefriends website follow the link: www.elefriends.org.uk

Fusion Healthy Living Centre is a partnership project featuring a cafe with internet access and a huge range of services including;

• Café with full internet access.
• Health Trainer Service
• Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB)
• Golding Homes Benefit surgery.
• Sexual Health clinic for young people.
• Youth Café
• Chiropody
• Health Walks
• Activities for All
• Lunch Boxes
• Families Matter Most

4 Parkwood Parade, Maidstone, ME15 9HL. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01622 691177 or email: [email protected]
To go to their website go to the following link: www.fusionhlc.org.uk

The Good Neighbours provides a range of services aimed improving the health and wellbeing of older adults in Tunbridge Wells.

Services that they can offer include:

• Befriending scheme which includes, company and home visits, information on local clubs and activities, call and chat service, short term help if you are unwell.
• Help with forms and paperwork and services available to you.
• Support when attending a medical appointment
• Falls prevention classes – aimed to help prevent falls and the injuries that occur from them.

Contact them at:

Good Neighbour Project:

TWBC, 12 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EP.

Telephone: 01892 510200 or email: [email protected]

To find out more go to their website by following the link: www.goodneighbourproject.org.uk

Headway want to promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to provide information, support and services to people with a brain injury, their families and carers.
Headway aim to:

• To increase awareness of brain injury and its consequences
• To provide information and support for people with brain injuries, their relatives and carers and concerned professional people
• To promote improved approaches to brain injury screening, acute care, assessment, rehabilitation and social re-integration
• To assist people with brain injuries to return to community living, including access to appropriate accommodation, social outlets, and productive activity

Helpline 0808 8002244. You can see their website by following the link: www.headway.org.uk

Many parents need help, friendship, advice or support during those early years when their children are young. If you have at least one child under five then Home Start can help. Being a parent can be a tough job, and a lack of support from family or friends can lead to isolation.

The Home-Start volunteers are all parents themselves, and offer friendship, support and strategies to help families establish good bedtime routines, manage challenging behaviour, and even finances. They also help families with more complex needs including mental health, child protection or domestic violence issues. They work with the family over a number of weeks providing confidential friendly support to help families grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children and widen their links with the local community.

Address: 116b London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PN. Click here to see this location on a google map.

Telephone: 01892 524916, or email [email protected]

Click here to go to the Home Start South West Kent website or go to: www.home-startswk.org.uk

• Provide support for parents
• Support and Friendship for families

The Horizon Project, engages hard-to-reach young people and moves them towards independence through the provision of vocational training.

• Edenbridge centre covers painting & decorating.
• Tonbridge, Cranbrook (both carpentry & joinery)
• Tunbridge Wells (plumbing & electrical).

Unit 3, Euro House, Station Road, Edenbridge, TN8 6HQ. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 865 352, or email: [email protected]
To go to their website follow the link: www.horizonproject.co.uk

Worried about making your internet safe for your family? There are a range of guides and help available to make your surfing safer!

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) www.ceop.police.uk) run the Think U Know website which has hints and tips for safe surfing for people of all ages as well as providing information for concerned parents. To go to the Think U Know website link here www.thinkuknow.co.uk.

The BBC have also produced some great online guides and information which you can access at the BBC website by following this link: Share Take Care pages.

Cyberstreetwise is a UK Government run website that is full of hints and tips to help you take control of your own cyber security. Advice includes using strong, memorable passwords, installing anti-virus software on new devices, checking privacy settings on social media, checking online retail sites are secure, and downloading software and application patches when prompted.

Follow the link: www.cyberstreetwise.com

The Cybersmile Foundation is an anti cyberbullying non-profit organization. Committed to tackling all forms of digital abuse and bullying online and promoting a safer, more positive digital community. Cybersmile can help with bullying, sexting and other onine issues: www.liveitwell.org.uk/recovery-resource/cybersmile/

Share Aware - NSPCC

The NSPCC have launched their Share Aware campaign to help parents talk to their children about how to stay safe on social networks. Keeping Children safe online can be a big concern for parents but the Share Aware guide provides straightforward no nonsense advice for parents of 8 – 12 year old children.

The Share Aware website has information on Online Safety as well as a guide of what to do if a child is being abused online which is often called cyberbullying and other forms of abuse.

To go to Share Aware follow the link: www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-aware/

Safer Internet Centre

The UK Safer Internet Centre, where you can find e-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet.

Find out more and to see their resources follow the link: www.saferinternet.org.uk

Cybersmart have created a guide called So You Got Naked Online which can give you some advice if you have been involved in sexting.

Internet Fraud

If you are concerned about Internet Fraud and want to learn how to avoid i tor think you might have been a victim of internet fraud The Action Fraud cyber crime reporting centre should be able to help you. It has advice about cybercrime and fraud and how to avoid it. Find out more here: www.actionfraud.police.uk

Involve Kent based in Maidstone provide a range of services to the community which includes:

• Carers - providing assessments, information, advice and peer support
• Older Adults - community support and groups to reduce isolation and falls prevention services
• Community Transport - safe and reliable transport for those unable to use public transport - for a small fee
• Volunteering - supported volunteering projects to support vulnerable people of in Maidstone Gateway as well as running the Volunteer Centre Maidstone & Malling
• VCS Support - providing advice, information and training for the VCS sector in the Maidstone area
• Cancer Support - through Macmillan Volunteer Service helping support those diagnosed with cancer
• Your Voice - For people with mental health needs, giving them a voice and enabling them to share their experiences of services and support

To go to their website click here or follow the link: www.involvekent.org.uk or email them for more information: [email protected] or call: 01622 677337

Address: Involve Kent, 39-48 Marsham Street, Maidstone Community Support Centre, Maidstone, ME14 1HH

Kent Adult Education provide a range of courses and information in Kent. There are short courses or longer more involved courses as well as free taster sessions - all designed for you to Keep Learning.

Why not take up a new hobby, rediscover an old hobby or just get active? Find a course to suit you at Kent Adult Education.

• Courses for adults for work, recreation and leisure
• Literacy and Numeracy help and support
• crafts, arts, education

Telephone: 0845 6065606 or email at: [email protected]

To go to their website follow the link: www.kentadulteducation.co.uk

The Kent and Medway Armed Forces Network (KMAFN) is a multi-organisational group which includes members from the NHS, MoD, Armed Forces Reservists, Mental and Physical Health Clinicians, the Royal British Legion, SSAFA and other interested charities and organisations from across Kent and Medway

The members of the Kent and Medway Armed Forces Network work together to improve the lives of the armed forces community. The network will also include champions from a wide range of the organisations across Kent and Medway who are advocates for the armed forces community and have the skills and knowledge to support through direct service provision, linking with other organisations or signposting to where additional support could be received.

The Kent and Medway Armed Forces Network is managed by the Armed Forces Director on behalf of both Sussex and Kent and Medway CCGs. Its aim is to facilitate the CCGs and community in the delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant Commitment.

To find out more go to their website: www.kentandmedwayarmedforcesnetwork.nhs.uk

Or contact them by filling in their online form here: www.kentandmedwayarmedforcesnetwork.nhs.uk/about/contact-us

Kent Autistic Trust ensure that everyone with autism gets the right balance of support that they need to be as successful as possible in all areas of their life. Kent Autistic Trust provide opportunities that encourage people to grow, take risks and learn the skills they need. Kent Autistic Trust provide services for adults and young people:

• Adult: information, support and advice, support groups, multi-agency support, financial benefits, grants, entitlements applications
• Younger People: Carers support, multi-agency support for health, education etc. benefits, grants, entitlements applications

Head Office: 14 High Street Brompton, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5AE Telephone: 01634 405168 or email at: [email protected].

To their website by follow the link: www.kentautistic.com

SureStart Children’s Centres are places that provide information and services for families with young children aged from birth to five years in the local community and are great places to meet new people. SureStart Centres are designed to give children the best start in life and to support their parents and carers.

Each centre offers different services, including

• childcare
• early education
• training or finding a new job
• antenatal classes
• baby clinics
• support with breastfeeding
• support with parenting and speech and language
• drop-in sessions for parents and children
• Services for children with special needs and disabilities
• opportunities for families to get involved with volunteering and designing services

Please check with your local children’s centre to find out what they offer: www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/childcare-and-pre-school/childrens-centres

Kent Libraries provide a wide range of services for all including

• Computer access
• Local information and resources
• Staff support
• local groups and societies
• activities for families

Kent libraries offer a wide range of services - from free access to books, computers, internet and information to the hire of music, audio books and films.

To go to the website follow the link: www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/libraries.aspx

Kent Sheds support groups and organisations across Kent to establish a network of Kent Sheds projects. Kent Sheds will provide a place for people to come together to pursue hobbies and interests, share their knowledge and skills and develop new friendships.

Kent Sheds is there to support community groups to develop their own and can offer support, including:

• one to one mentoring and support
• advise and guidance
• development grants and financial assistance

To find out more download the Kent Sheds leaflet by following the link.

To find out more about Kent Sheds and how you can get involved follow the link: www.kentsheds.org.uk

The Live Well Kent service is there to help people improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing. It is a free service for anyone over 17. Some of the things Live Well Kent can help with are:

Mental health and wellbeing

• Understanding and managing thoughts and emotions
• Achieving personal goals
• Accessing therapies and support groups.

Keeping active and healthy

• Healthy living support eg stopping smoking or cutting down on alcohol
• Dance clubs
• Walking groups and sporting activities.

Meeting people

• Volunteering
• Social enterprises and community projects
• Arts, music and culture groups.

Training and work

• Gaining new skills
• Finding the right job.

Everyday living

• Managing money, including debt and benefits
• Housing support and guidance

Live Well Kent’s aim is to connect people with their communities, ensuring they have access to the widest possible range of support and services to meet their particular needs.

So if you are looking for help and support for yourself or someone you know call on 0800 567 7699 or email [email protected] and they talk you through how we can help you and give the support and advice you need. To go to their website go to: www.livewellkent.org.uk

Live Well Kent is delivered on behalf of Kent County Council and the NHS by two charities, Porchlight and Shaw Trust.

M.A.P.S. is an Activity Programme Service for people who have physical and/or learning disabilities. They run a variety of activites all over Kent. They give people a positive outlook in life as they help individuals have new experiences and make new friends. They run activities and events all of which are listed on their website.

To go to their website follow the link: www.mapsactivityprogrammes.co.uk

Maidstone Borough Council provides a range of services for the residents and businesses of Maidstone. Find out about local activities, leisure centres, groups, clubs and housing advice.

Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, ME15 6JQ. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

To go to their web page click here, or go to the following link: www.maidstone.gov.uk

Find out about local activities, leisure centres, groups, clubs and housing advice.

Maidstone Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) provide services to adults people living in the community who are experiencing mental health problems.

Maidstone Community Mental Health Team, 180/186 Union Street, Maidstone, ME14 1EY. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Tel: 01622 766900. For their website click here or to find out more about Community Mental Health Teams click here.

• Referrals to the CMHTs are usually made directly through a GP
• The intake element of a CMHT acts as a single point of access for all referrals to mental health services that we provide.
• If you are referred to a team they will assess you, signpost and offer short-term treatment as close as possible to your home

www.kmpt.nhs.uk

Day centre run by Maidstone Christian Care providing support and facilities for people facing homelessness including:

• hot showers
• laundry
• food
• lounge
• telephone
• basic skills training
• help with benefits claims and housing

Lily Smith House, 15 Knightrider Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LP. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01622 674064 or email: [email protected]. To go to their website follow the link: www.homelessinmaidstone.org.uk/mdc.htm.

Maidstone Gateway is a great way of finding local and public services. Find out about all the services that operate from this community hub here.

The Gateway makes it easier to reach a wide range of specialist, voluntary and charitable agencies in addition to services from Kent County Council and Maidstone Borough Council. Also offered is free internet access.

The Gateway, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6JQ. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01622 602000 or contact them through: www.maidstone.gov.uk/contactus

To go to their website follow the link: www.maidstone.gov.uk/find-and-contact-us/the-gateway

Maidstone Mind are committed to supporting mental health and wellbeing in the community with a person centred approach. They offer a wide range of services which include:

• Arts and craft therapy
• Gardening project
• Cooking groups
• Social groups
• Walking group
• OCD Peer support
• Recovery group and Recovery Star guidance
• Coping with Life Courses (CBT based)
• Home visits for hoarders
• Befriending service
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support programme for hoarding

Maidstone Mind are also an accredited IAPT provider with counselling services.

Hoarding Service - Maidstone Mind provides home visits by appointment for individuals in the Maidstone area who hoard. They can also provide CBT specially for Hoarding. Individuals can self-refer or be referred by external agencies. Please contact Maidstone Mind for more information.

Address: 23 College Road, Maidstone, ME15 6YH. To see the location of this service on a google map click here. Telephone: 01622 692383 or email: [email protected]

To go to their website go to: www.maidstonemind.org

In collaboration with Age Maidstone, Brighter Futures and Maidstone Borough Council they provide a free Counselling Service to all Maidstone residents aged 50 and over.

mcch Maidstone supports people who have or are recovery from mental health issues to get back into work, voluntary work, training or educational opportunities.

mcch support people to build confidence, write CVs, fill out application forms and practice interviews. We also support people with computer training through the UK Online centre and support to find employment.

Live It Well Centre, 84 Holland Road, Maidstone, ME14 1UT.

Telephone: 01622 688003 or email: [email protected]

To find out more click here.

The Mental Health Forum website offers a friendly open place for discussion, help and support with mental health issues. They have service user forums which provide the opportunity to meet and socialise with people who have experienced mental health issues as well as a way of getting involved in what is happening in Mental Health Services.

To find out more click here or go to the website here: www.mentalhealthforum.net

Porchlight support vulnerable and homeless people in Kent. They have supported accommodation services in Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Ramsgate, Sittingbourne and Tonbridge, a homelessness prevention service and a dedicated rough sleeper team. They provide a range of services supporting people with complex needs, with specialist services for young people, ex-offenders and people with enduring mental health issues. Our focus is on long-term solutions, breaking the cycle of homelessness and ensuring that people can live independently in the future.

The services Porchlight offer include:

• 24-hour helpline - If you are homeless, in housing difficulty or know someone who is, call their 24-hour helpline 0800 567 76 99
• Landlords - Are you looking for a tenant? Porchlight can help take the risk out of letting, making your job easier.
• Porchlight Adolescent Support Service (PASS) - Intensive support to young people aged 10-18.
• Supported Accommodation - Find out abou Porchlights’ adult supported accommodation projects in Kent.
• Rough Sleeper Service - This service works across Kent helping people sleeping on the streets to access emergency accommodation and incorporates Porchlights’ Private Landlord Liaison Service.
• Homelessness Prevention - Porchlight work to prevent homelessness through their floating support service. This service works with people in their own homes who are vulnerable to homelessness. Porchlight also have a Youth Homelessness Education Programme which works to prevent the next generation from becoming homeless or in housing need.
• Young Person’s Services - Porchlight have supported accommodation for 16-24 yr olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Community Support - Porchlight offer practical and accessible support to people in their own communities. Porchlight have specialist services supporting individuals with mental health issues as well as those who have become isolated, overwhelmed or unable to cope with day-to-day living.

Head Office, 2nd Floor Watling Chambers, 18-19 Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AU Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01227 760078.

Free Helpline: 0800 5677699 or follow the link to go to their website: www.porchlight.org.uk

Rethink South West Kent Voluntary Group is a support group for people who have mental health needs and their families and carers.

The Vine Baptist Church Meeting Rooms, Park Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UP. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 452143 or email: [email protected]. To go to their web page click here.

This group meet for mutual support and information. They have a variety of speakers and also hold some social events which service users may attend.

http://rethink.org

The Richmond Fellowship provide a range of housing related support to enable individuals with mental health problems to develop and maintain independence in the community. Their services include:

• Residential – our care homes and 24hr hour supported housing schemes provide round the clock support for individuals, often as a step down from a stay in hospital or as an alternative to being admitted to hospital
• Supported living – we provide accommodation as a registered social landlord with staff available to help people develop their independent living skills while our floating support workers provide similar help in people’s own homes
• Community-based – we provide support on a group or individual basis to help individuals access social networks and peer support, and engage in everyday mainstream opportunities
• Employment – we support people who are recovering from mental health problems return to paid employment, voluntary work or training and help employees with mental health problems, including stress, anxiety and depression, to stay in work.

To find out more about the Richmond Fellowship click here or follow the link:www.richmondfellowship.org.uk

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Kent Based Richmond Fellowship Projects:

Greensands- Supported Housing

This is a short term supported accommodation service based in Sevenoaks, for adults with dual diagnosis (mental health and drug/alcohol issues). The service is staffed by Housing Support Workers Monday-Friday from 9am – 9pm and has a CRI Recovery Worker based on site. For more information please contact: Email: [email protected] tel: 01732 743392

Tonbridge and Malling Visiting Support Service

This service provides support to 10 service users with mental health issues in the Tonbridge and Malling area, to maintain their tenancy within rented accommodation and to continue their recovery journey. The service is built upon a strong a partnership between Russet Homes who provide the accommodation that the service users rent, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council who support the referrals and RF who provide the support to the service users. For more information please contact: Email: [email protected] tel 01732 743392

Thanet Community Based Service

The service promotes social inclusion for people with mental health difficulties by supporting them to access group or 1:1 support depending on what support they require. Most of the support available is provided through a wide variety of group sessions which take place in various locations across Thanet and Sandwich. These groups include those that focus on social opportunities, physical health, learning a new skill or managing specific mental health issues (e.g. depression, hearing voices etc). The service is open to self referrals from anyone with a mental health issue in the Thanet or Sandwich areas. Email: [email protected] or Tel: 01843 280022

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Royal British Legion Industries provides a work programme designed to:

• CV Building
• Interview Preparation
• Job Searching and Application
• Confidence building

They also provide welfare, healthcare and housing services for veterans and ex armed services personnel and their families
Extensive support including residential nursing, supported accommodation and rehabilitation

Address: RBLI, Hall Rd, Aylesford, Nr. Maidstone, ME20 7NL

Telephone Nos: 01622 795954/795900 or email at: [email protected].

For the website follow the link: www.rbli.co.uk

SANE provides emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. Their mental health support services are completely confidential. Whatever your problems or concerns, you will receive non-judgemental emotional support. Their professional staff and trained volunteers have specialist mental health knowledge; they can help you consider options for support that address your individual circumstances.

Telephone on 0845 7678000

• Helpline offers emotional support and information for individuals affected by mental health problems
• Helpline open daily 18.00-23.00

For their website follow the link: www.sane.org.uk

The Council provides a range of services for their residents and businesses. Find out about local activities, leisure centres, groups, housing advice and more.

Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1HG. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 227000 or to go to their web page follow the link: www.sevenoaks.gov.uk

South West Kent Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) provide services to adults people living in the community who are experiencing mental health problems.

• Referrals to the CMHTs are usually made directly through a GP
• The intake element of a CMHT acts as a single point of access for all referrals to mental health services that we provide.
• If you are referred to a team they will assess you, signpost and offer short-term treatment as close as possible to your home

Highlands House, 10-12 Calverley Park Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2JN. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Tel: 01892 709 211. For their website click here or to find out more about Community Mental Health Teams click here to go to the Live It Well Information.

http://www.kmpt.nhs.uk

Support Line is a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. Support Line is aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse. Support Line will enable the caller to talk over their feelings with a helpline worker who offers non-judgmental, caring, empathic support. The helpline worker will encourage greater understanding and awareness of the caller’s issues and help the caller develop more positive coping strategies.

Telephone: 01708 765 200 (hours vary so ring for details)

www.supportline.org.uk

The National Autistic Society provide a wide range of services for those affected by autism and their families. Click here to go to their website, and look for your local branch.

Their services include:

• Advice and Information
• Education and schools
• Residential Help
• Support for Carers
• Employment and Support

www.autism.org.uk

The Salvation Army work with people who are vulnerable and marginalised they offer practical help, unconditional assistance and support.

Maidstone: The Salvation Army, Maidstone Corps, 74-80 Union Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1ED. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Tel: 01622 681 808 Email:[email protected]

Tunbridge Wells: The Salvation Army, Tunbridge Wells Corps, Bayhall Road, Tunbridge Wells
Kent, TN2 4UT. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Tel: 01892 523 849, 01892 531 080 (office), Email: [email protected]

• Clubs, support and night shelters for the vulnerable - please contact branch for details

The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

The Silver Line staff can help with:

• Offer information, friendship and advice
• Link callers to local groups and services
• Offer regular befriending calls
• Protect and support those who are suffering abuse and neglect

Who is it for?
The Silver Line is a helpline for older people – the Silver Generation. We have no strict age limits but most people we speak to are over 65. So, if you think it’s for you, it’s for you.

Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90

To go to their website to find out more click here or follow the link below

www.thesilverline.org.uk

TheSite.org is an online guide to life for 16-25 year olds in the UK. It provides non-judgmental support and information on everything from sex and stress to debt and drugs.

Straight-talking emotional support is available 24 hours a day. There are options for:

• Chatting about anything on moderated discussion boards and live chat rooms
• Browsing over 2000 articles and videos full of trustworthy facts
• Reading about the experiences of other young people in the True Life section
• Asking questions about friends, dating, love or family life to trained advisors – free and confidential

They have information and advice on:

• Sex & Relationships
• Your Body
• Mental Health
• Drink & Drugs
• Housing
• Money
• Work & Study
• Crime & Safety
• Travel & Lifestyle

www.thesite.org

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council provides a range of services for the residents and businesses of Tonbridge and Malling. Find out about local activities, leisure centres, groups, clubs and housing advice.

Gibson Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4LZ. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 844522. To go to their web page click here, or go to the following link: www.tmbc.gov.uk

Find out about local activities, leisure centres, groups, clubs and housing advice.

Tonbridge Gateway is a great way of finding local and public services. Find out about all the services that operate from this community hub here.

Tonbridge Castle, Castle Street, TN9 1BG. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 876322 or email: [email protected]. To go to their web page click here.

Tonbridge Gateway offers something for everyone, from skills learning to housing advice, access to voluntary organisations and Kent County Council services. Also offered is free internet access.

www.tmbc.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/customer-services

Tonbridge Volunteer centre helps people find a volunteering role which matches their skills, experience and circumstances.

3 St Mary’s Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2LD. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 357978 or email: [email protected]. To go to their web page click here, or go to the following link: www.tonbridgevb.care4free.net

Tunbridge Wells Volunteer Centres help people find a volunteering role which matches their skills, experience and circumstances.

Wood House, Wood Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2QS. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01892 540131 or email: [email protected]

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council provides a range of services for the residents and businesses of Tunbridge Wells. Find out about local activities, leisure centres, groups, clubs and housing advice.

They have offices throughout the region click here to find your local branch.

Telephone: 01892 526121. To go to their web page click here, or go to the following link: www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Find out about local activities, leisure centres, groups, clubs and housing advice.

The Gateway offers something for everyone, from skills learning to housing advice, access to voluntary organisations and services from both Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and Kent County Council. You can also access the internet free of charge and make cash payments using our kiosk.

8 Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2AB. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01892 526121, or email: [email protected]. To go to their web page click here, or go to the following link: www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/find-and-contact-us/gateway

Tunbridge Wells Mental Health Resource centre provides practical and emotional support in a safe and caring environment, for people suffering with mental ill health.

The Resource Centre, 2a Grosvenor Park, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2BD. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01892 615 552 or email: [email protected] . To go to their web page click here, or go to the following link: www.twmhr.org.uk

Reachout provides friendly and confidential peer support groups for people with mental health difficulties based in the community. Our aim is to reduce isolation and encourage people to be pro-active in managing their own recovery. Reachout covers Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Edenbridge.

A free counselling service and community one to one support programme are available.

Sevenoaks Volunteer Centres helps people find a volunteering role which matches their skills, experience and circumstances.

Bradbourne School, Bradbourne Vale Road, TN13 3LE. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 454785 or email: [email protected]. To go to their web page click here, or go to the following link: www.sevenoaksvolunteers.org.uk

The West Kent Eating Disorders Support Group For Carers is part of b-eat Self-Help Network and is being run in collaboration with Carers First in Tonbridge.

Carers First, 192 High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BE. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 357555 or email: [email protected]. To go to their web page click here, or go to the following link: www.eda-westkent.org.uk

The group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 7.30pm - 9.00pm. All parents, carers and friends of people with an eating disorder, or of people who they believe might have an eating disorder, or of people who might be at risk of developing an eating disorder are welcome.

There are three main types of eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.

West Kent Mind works to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress, they run many support groups and counselling.

West Kent Mind provides mental health support and help for people in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Edenbridge, Westerham and surrounding areas.

Provides support for all and their friends, relatives and carers also run:

• Support groups for mums
• ASD Support Groups
• Stress
• Counselling
• Supported Housing

Address: Sevenoaks Centre, 34, St John’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3LW. To see the location of this service on a google map click here.

Telephone: 01732 744950 or email: [email protected]

To go to their web page go to the following link: www.westkentmind.org.uk

Winfield promotes confidence through training. If you are interested in learning about computers and their uses and gaining I.T. qualifications (or just building your confidence and knowledge), then Winfield can offer you training, advice and support.

Winfield are based in West Kent and Medway.

To go to their web page go to the following link: winfieldcomputing.org.uk

Winfield are part of United Response.