Help with drinking problems, multiple meetings available throughout Thanet. Use the Meeting Finder to find a meeting.
Main office:
PO Box 1, 10 Toft Green
York
YO1 7NJ
Tel: 01904 644026
Helpline Tel: 08009 177 650
(Advisory, Conciliation, Arbitration Service)
Free & Impartial advice to employers and employees
0300 1231100
An international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.
Chard Business Park
Jarman Way
Chard
Somerset
TA20 1FB
Tel: 01460 238000
The UK’s only charity focused on the abuse and neglect of older people, with a free helpline for older men, women and their families suffering from the five forms of abuse: physical, psychological, financial, sexual or neglect.
23 Mitcham Lane
Streatham
SW16 6LQ
Tel: 020 8835 9280
Helpline Tel: 0808 808 8141
Webchat - addaction.org.uk/webchat
The UK's leading addiction resource website. Help for anyone affected by addiction with advice on both NHS & Private treatment options.
Langley House
Park Road
London
N2 8EY
Tel: 020 3131 2536
Helpline: 0800 915 9401
A panic alarm that gives users the freedom to live independently in their own home. Help on hand 24 hours a day.
Nationwide
Tel: 0800 085 8032
Provides free short-term support with practical tasks, such as housework and shopping, and emotional support to help the over 65s continue living an independent life, regain confidence and manage at home.
Age UK Herne Bay and Whitstable
16 Reculver Road
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6LE
Tel: 01843 282913 or 07718 974179
We campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
43-44 Crutched Friars
London
EC3N 2AE
Tel: 0330 333 0804
Dementia Connect Support Line: 0333 150 3456
Works to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied.
Human Rights Action Centre
17-25 New Inn Yard
London
EC2A 3EA
Tel: 020 7033 1500
Whether you have anxiety, stress, anxiety-based depression or a phobia that’s affecting your daily life, we’re here to help you.
Nunes House
447 Chester Road
Manchester
M16 9HA
Tel: 03444 775 774
Text: 07537 416905
Hot meals on wheels delivered from the oven in our van to your doorstep.
Unit 13 Wealden Forest Park
Herne Common
Kent
CT6 7LQ
Tel: 01227 719727
Asbestos health check offer free advice and support to those who have worked with asbestos and have being diagnosed with health conditions associated with this work.
Nationwide
Tel: 0808 1646018
Provides practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury, supporting them from injury to independence.
Wood Lane
Stanmore
HA7 4AP
Tel: 020 8954 5759
An independent voice for young people's health. We believe that young people have a right to good health and high quality accessible healthcare.
7-14 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YR
Tel: 020 7922 7715
Helpline - 0808 8010677
Youthline - 0808 8010711
Studentline - 0808 8010811
Supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death.
1 Angel Square
Manchester
M60 0AG
Tel: 0800 634 9494
A safe community to support your mental health 24/7
bigwhitewall.com/
Work to understand people’s needs and priorities to get the best outcomes for them.
Birmingham Research Park
97 Vincent Drive
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2SQ
Tel: 0121 415 6960
Working with prisoners in prison and in the community Blast delivers a variety of services and programmes for offenders and their families.
Gerrards Cross
Bucks
SL9 1DB
Tel: 01753 891829
Undertakes breast cancer research and life-changing care.
Ibex House
Minories
London
EC3N 1DY
Tel: 0808 800 6000
First Aid courses by the British Red Cross that help you learn the simple skills that could save a life.
2 Lower Chantry Lane
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1UF
Tel: 01227 864760
Short-term loan and equipment of wheelchairs, commodes, back rests, bed cradles etc.
2 Lower Chantry Lane
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1UF
Tel: 01227 864710
Tel Central booking number: 0300 456 1914
A small national charity that provides free of charge audio equipment to people who are blind or visually impaired.
10 Albion Place
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5DZ
Tel: 01622 754757
CALM is a helpline for men and calls are anonymous & confidential.
PO Box 68766
London
SE1P 4JZ
Tel: 0800 58 58 58
Provides alarms and equipment that can help a person remain safe and independent at home.
Lifeline Department
Canterbury City Council
Military Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1YW
Tel: 01227 862540
Through award winning debt counselling and community groups we aim to release thousands of families from grinding poverty.
Head Office
Jubilee Mill
North Street
Bradford
BD1 4EW
Tel: 01274 760720
Tel: 0800 328 0006
Aimed at improving the lives of care leavers of all ages, improve the current care system and change for the better society's perception of people in care.
Beehive Mill
Jersey street
Manchester
M4 6JG
Tel: 0161 236 5665
Designed to help older, vulnerable or disabled people to remain in their own homes, with the knowledge that they always have somebody to help in an emergency.
7 Paynes Park
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1EH
Tel: 0800 101 3333
Provides personal alarms for older people and those in need of extra support at home.
136 - 140 Old Shoreham Road
Brighton
Sussex
BN3 7BD
Tel: 08000 076247
Specialists in live in & daily care. Tailored to your individual needs.
Nationwide Service
Tel: 020 3904 4520
Provides carers with the information and support they need. Our services are available to people who look after a relative or friend who cannot manage without their support.
80 Middle Street
Deal
Kent
CT14 6HL
Tel: 01304 364637
Gives you peace of mind if something happens to you when you are away from the person you look after. The cared includes a 24 hour call centre number.
80 Middle Street
Deal
Kent
CT14 6HL
Tel: 01304 364637
Support if you are a young carer or young adult carer.
80 Middle Street
Deal
Kent
CT14 6HL
Tel: 01304 364637
Here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don't have to care alone.
20 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4LX
Tel: 020 7378 4999
Cocaine Anonymous is for anyone to share their experiences with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
PO Box 1337
Enfield
EN1 9AS
Tel: 0800 612 0225
Creates change in policy and practice, informed by evidence, and work with partners across England to improve employment, housing, health and communities.
45 Whitfield Street
Fitzrovia
London
W1T 4HD
Tel: 020 3829 0113
0330 128 1113
Mon-Fri 09:30am-5pm
Advice, Support, Training & info on depression, anxiety
cwmt.org.uk
Help children and young people (up to age 25), parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
Stratford Advice Arcade
107-109 The Grove
London
E15 1HP
Tel: 020 8519 7025
newhamsupport@childbereavementuk.org
Here for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age.
Barclay House
37 Queen Square
Holborn
London
WC1N 3BH
Freephone Tel: 0800 282 986 or 0808 800 6019 if calling from a mobile
Devise and promote solutions we know will lift children and families out of poverty.
30 Micawber Street
Hoxton
London
N1 7TB
Tel: 020 7837 7979
A free, private and confidential service to help anyone under 19 in the UK.
Weston House
42 Curtain Road
London
EC2A 3NH
Tel: 0800 1111
(CYPMHS) Kent
nelft.nhs.net
0300 123 4496 for self-referral or on behalf of someone else
The Single Point of Access (SPA) is a team of clinicians who review your emotional and mental health concerns and help establish the best way to support you.
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
CEME Centre – West Wing
Marsh Way
Rainham
Essex
RM13 8GQ
(CYPMHS) Kent
nelft.nhs.net
0300 123 4496 for self-referral or on behalf of someone else
Single Point of Access Tel: 0800 011 3474
Supporting colleagues and looking after your mental health
citymha.org.uk/
A day of activity, stimulation, music and fun for a person with mild to moderate dementia.
Age UK Canterbury
Castle Row
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2QY
Tel: 01227 462368
A day of activity, stimulation, music and fun for a person with mild to moderate dementia.
Age Concern
3 Park Street
Deal
Kent
CT14 6AG
Tel: 01304 372608
A day of activity, stimulation, music and fun for a person with mild to moderate dementia.
Age UK Herne Bay
16 Reculver Road
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6LE
Tel: 01227 749570
A day of activity, stimulation, music and fun for a person with mild to moderate dementia.
Age Concern Sandwich
The Sunflower Centre
19/21 Cattle Market
Sandwich
Kent
CT13 9AP
Tel: 01304 614237
A day of activity, stimulation, music and fun for a person with mild to moderate dementia.
Age UK
Longfield Court
St Johns Road
Swalecliffe
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 2SP
Tel: 01227 749570
Provides specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues.
Tyrwhitt House
Oaklawn Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 0BX
Veterans and their families helpline Tel: 0800 138 1619
Serving personnel and their families helpline Tel: 0800 323 4444
Text: 07537 404719
Supports children and young people in care and care leavers. Our advocates make sure children know their rights and have a right to say what they think when decisions are made about their care, regardless of their age, understanding, status or geography.
Coram Campus
41 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AZ
Tel: 020 7833 5792
Advocacy Helpline: 0808 800 5792
An independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously.
Earley
Reading
RG10 0FT
Tel: 0800 555 111
Information, advice and independent advocacy. Helping older people access their rights and entitlements.
9a High Street
Lenham
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 2QD
Tel: 01622 851200
Deliver care and support for anyone living with the challenges of caring for a family member or friend. Help carers get the extra support they need to live their own lives.
16 Reculver Rd
Beltinge
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6BF
Tel: 0345 095 6701
Offers free, practical support, designed to prevent the breakdown of a caring situation that might otherwise lead to a hospital or care home admission.
16 Reculver Road
Beltinge
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6BF
Tel: 0345 0956 701
Our trained volunteers help people living with cancer, and their carers, by providing free, practical, emotional and companionship support.
16 Reculver Road
Beltinge
CT6 6LR
Tel: 0345 0956 701
Our trained volunteers help people living with cancer, and their carers, by providing free, practical, emotional and companionship support.
16 Reculver Road
Beltinge
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6BF
Tel: 0345 0956 701
Offers adult Carers a chance to step away from their caring role for a few hours each week.
16 Reculver Road
Beltinge
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6BF
Tel: 03450 956 701
Enables full-time carers to have the opportunity to take some much-needed time away from their caring responsibilities.
16 Reculver Road
Beltinge
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6BF
Tel: 01227 937740
Local contact of national organisation helping bereaved people. Support is free & confidential. May include one to one meetings, telephone support & group support.
Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate
Jagow House
Millstrood Rd
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 3PS
Tel: 01227 639745 or 07507 656023
Free to call
0808 808 1677
Mon-Fri 09:30am-5pm/8pm
An independent think-tank to put social justice at the heart of British politics and make policy recommendations to tackle the root causes of poverty.
Ground Floor
East Kings Buildings
16 Smith Square
Westminster
London
SW1P 3HQ
Tel: 020 3150 2326
Provides accessible support and empowerment to Deaf women who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
County Wide Service
Main office:
Falcon Mews
46 Oakmead Road
London
SW12 9SJ
Tel: 020 8772 3241 or 020 3947 2601
Text: 88802 with the message 121SIGN
Text or WatsApp/Facetime: 07970 350366
Offer one to one, confidential information and deaf advice services nationwide.
Trinity Centre
Key Close
Whitechapel
London
E1 4HG
Tel: 020 7790 8478
A group of Kent organisations who want to work together to better meet the needs of people with Dementia so everyone can live well within their communities.
Dementia Friendly Kent
DFC Team
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1XX
Tel: 0800 500 3014
Learn about dementia and ways of supporting loved ones with or affected by it. UK wide.
Provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse service.
7th Floor
One Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE
Tel: 020 8036 5400
Helpline: 0800 888 6678
Provide legal advice and access to justice for disabled people.
The Foundry
17 Oval Way
Vauxhall
London
SE11 5RR
Tel: 020 7791 9800
Information service for people with a disability, older people, carers and service providers.
7 Town Walk
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2AD
Tel: 01303 226464
The charity aims to promote community integration, re-integration, social inclusion and cohesion within the Swale and Kent communities.
Phoenix House
Central Avenue
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4BX
Tel: 01795 420455
A charitable organisation providing confidential self-referral counselling services.
Horizon House
Gordon Road
Whitfield
Dover
Kent
CT16 2ET
Tel: 01304 204123
Helping young adults leaving foster or residential care to achieve their full potential with exciting and sustainable employment opportunities.
14-15 Lower Marsh
London
SE1 7RJ
Tel: 0207 620 3000
Monthly meetings for people with MS and their carers.
Seasalter Christian Centre
Seasalter
Kent
CT5 4AX
Tel: 01227 451410
Provides support and social opportunities for stroke survivors of all ages (includes East Kent Childhood Strokes) and their families.
C/O Headway East Kent
42 Cudworth Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0BG
Tel: 07546 238364
We arrange a subsidised personal screening service in East Kent, for symptomless ladies.
Michaelmas Cottage
3 Cooling Road
High Halstow
Rochester
Kent
ME3 8SA
Tel: 0845 266 6609
At our groups we encourage socialisation through informal get-togethers, memory clubs, lunches & outings.
The Kent & Canterbury Club
17 Old Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3JB
Tel: 01227 730000
A supportive online community where you can be yourself
elefriends.org.uk/
Made up of organisations from civic society united in our vision of a UK free of child poverty.
Care of the Child Poverty Action Group
30 Micawber Street
London
N1 7TB
Tel: 020 7837 7979
A charity to support people of all ages with epilepsy.
Whitstable United Reform Church
Middle Wall
Herne Bay
Kent
CT5 1BW
Tel: 01227 274757 or 07435 005409
A fellowship of family members and friends affected by another’s abuse of mind-altering substances, or related behavioural problems.
Doddington & Rollo Community Association
Charlotte Despard Avenue
Battersea
London
SW11 5HD
Tel: 020 7498 4680
An open access walk in service for residents of Folkstone and Hythe aged 18+ who are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Rainbow Centre
69 Sandgate Road
Folkstone
Kent
CT20 2AF
Facebook message: @hestiafolkstonehaven
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 6pm - 11pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 12pm - 11pm
365 days a year
Patient Transport designed to support you if your medical or physical condition means you cannot use public transport, get a lift, or drive yourself to, and from, your NHS appointment.
Swift House
18 Hoffmanns Way
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1GU
Tel: 0800 096 0211
Gambling Therapy is a global service offering free practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling.
43-47 Maughan Street
Dudley
DY1 2BA
GamCare is the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
1st Floor
91-94 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8QP
Tel: 0808 8020 133
Supporting bereaved children, young people and families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close.
The Lodge
17 East End Road
Finchley
London
N3 3QE
Tel: 0808 802 0111
Supporting 10-16 year olds to cope better with the pressures of everyday life.
Kent County Council
2nd Floor Invicta House
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1XX
A charity that relies on donations to enable them to supply affordable and easily accessible counselling sessions for everyone.
The Bowden Centre
36 High Street
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 5LH
Tel: 01227 634004
Tinnitus support, assistance with NHS hearing aids, assistive equipment to help you live independently and Deaf Awareness, Lip Reading and British Sign Language courses.
46 Northgate
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1BE
Tel: 01227 760046
Supporting bereaved children and their families
(Kent only)
03445 611 511
At the forefront of a growing global movement to eliminate orphanages and our purpose is the elimination of institutional care of children.
East Clyffe
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP3 4LZ
Tel: 01722 790111
Works to challenge and prevent the abuse of older people.
Country wide service
Action on Elder Abuse
PO Box 60001
Streatham
London
SW16 9BY
Helpline Tel: 0808 808 8141
Provides free NHS talking therapy services across the UK. Operates all over Kent.
Insight Kent
Brogdale Farm
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8XZ
Tel: 0300 555 5555
We work to prevent avoidable sight loss, deliver excellent support services and enable people to get involved and live independently.
KAB Sight Centre
51 London Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8LF
Tel: 01227 763366
A national charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
PO Box 515
Leeds
LS6 9DW
Tel: 0800 599 9247
Secondary mental health and specialist services including learning disabilities, dementia and forensic services.
Priority House
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9PH
Single Point of Access Tel: 0800 783 9111
To release the pressure if you're feeling stressed Tel: 0800 107 0160
For 24 hour mental health crisis support Text: "Kent" to 85258
Offers a range of courses at a reduced fee to help with your mental and physical wellbeing and help you to see the important part that learning can play in your recovery.
Across Kent
Tel: 03000 41 40 25
Offers a range of services, including Care and Support, Children in Care, Health, Adoption and Fostering and Information for Professionals.
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1XQ
Tel: 0300 041 6161
A free service, providing information, advice, support and training to individuals, families/carers and professionals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder across Kent and Medway.
14 High Street
Brompton
Chatham
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 5AE
Tel: 01634 405168
Emilymay Miles (Adults): emilymay@kentautistic.com
Wendy Boorman (Children/Young People): wendy@kentautistic.com
Five Carer organisations in Kent have joined together to launch Kent Carers Matter, a campaign to raise the profile of Carers in Kent; increase access to Carer services; support health and social care professionals to identify and refer Carers to services earlier and to provide opportunities for Carers to have their say about local and national issues that affect them.
Across Kent
The programme lasts for 27 weeks. It is designed to help men who feel their behaviour towards their partner has been, or is still, abusive. Kent CDAP challenges that behaviour and shows you how it affects your partner or ex-partner and any
children that may be involved.
County Wide Service
Tel East Kent: 07955 039703
Tel West Kent: 07596 228891
Tel Medway: 07887 588652
Transport provided by volunteer drivers to take elderly or disabled people to medical appointments safely and on time.
3 Park Street
Deal
Kent
CT14 6AG
Tel: 01304 380513
The Blue Badge scheme helps you park nearer to your destination if you have a disability.
Kent County Council Contact Centre
Invicta House
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1XX
Tel: 03000 416262
Delivers support services for adults, young people, children and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
2nd Floor Watling Chambers
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2UA
Tel: 0800 567 7699
Kent Libraries are family friendly and have adapted charges for children and young people. Free computer access and homework space.
13a Mills Road
Quarry Wood Industrial Estate
Ayelsford
Kent
ME20 7NA
Tel: 03000 41 31 31
The Front Door Team 03000 411111
Medway Social Care Service 01634 334466
Provides a low-cost Telecare Personal Alarm installation and Monitoring Service for anyone that is frail, elderly or disabled.
Walderslade
Chatham
Kent
ME5 7QW
Tel: 0800 7999 581 or 07496 682502
Your online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe and anonymous support.
The Epworth
25 City Road
London
EC1Y 1AA
Tel: 0203 984 9337
leapers.co/resources/little-guides/coronavirus-working-from-home
Dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by blood cancer receives the right information, advice and support.
Nationwide
Tel: 0808 8010 444 or 07500 068065
Provides a low cost Telecare Personal Alarm Service for anyone that is frail, elderly or disabled.
11 Robberds Way
Norwich
Norfolk
NR5 9JF
Tel: 0800 999 0400
Supplies equipment & alarms for anyone, whether it's short or long term.
Folkstone & Hythe District Council,
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2QY
Tel: 01303 242615
An audiobook lending charity for those that find their illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book.
12 Lant Street
London
SE1 1QH
Tel: 020 7407 9417
An integrated service helping people improve their mental & physical health & wellbeing.
18-19 Watling Street
Canterbury
CT1 2UA
Tel: 0800 567 7699
Live Well Kent is delivered on behalf of Kent County Council and the NHS by Porchlight and Shaw Trust.
Porchlight Head Office
18-19 Watling Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2UA
Tel: 0800 567 7699
The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.
UK wide
Support Line Tel: 0808 808 00 00
Helps people with cancer & their families. Provides free practical nursing care at home & specialist care at hospices. Provides care for all terminal illnesses in Kent.
Maidstone Community Support Centre Room 205
39-48 Marsham Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1HH
Tel: 01622 688707
Support Line Tel: 0800 0902309
Provides refuge and freedom to victims of modern slavery.
Cathedral Centre
3 Ford Street
Salford
Manchester
M3 6DP
Tel: 0800 069 9916
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse
free to call from most numbers - 0808 8010327
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm/8pm
mentalhealthatwork.org.uk
Supporting your mental health while working from home
mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/news/coronavirus-updates/
Supporting colleagues to stay mentally healthy in unusual working conditions
mentalhealth.org.uk/publications
The phone line is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
UK wide
Tel: 0800 107 0160
Supporting gender variant and transgender children, young people and their families
0808 801 0400
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm
Offers out of hours mental health support to any residents of Kent aged 16 or over. No appointment or referral needed.
Age UK
The Centre
Castle Row
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2QY
Tel: 07876 476703 or 07483 163953
Opening hours:
Every day (including weekends and bank holidays) 6pm -11pm
Offers out of hours mental health support to any residents of Kent aged 16 or over. No appointment or referral needed.
Mid Kent Mind
23 College Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 6YH
Tel: 07484 061684
Opening hours:
Every day (including weekends and bank holidays) 6pm -11pm
Offers out of hours mental health support to any residents of Kent aged 16 or over. No appointment or referral needed.
Age UK
Mackenney Centre
Woodlands Road
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 2BX
Tel: 07850 901151 or 07808 795036
Opening hours:
Every day (including weekends and bank holidays) 6pm -11pm
Protect people affected by displacement and exploitation, helping them thrive as individuals and recover from their trauma.
Charlton House
Dour Street
Dover
CT16 1AT
Free asylum helpline Tel: 0808 8010 503
Head office Tel: 01304 203977
Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem and campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
15-19 Broadway
Stratford
London
E15 4BQ
Questions & Concerns:
Tel: 0208 215 2243
supporterrelations@mind.org.uk
Non-urgent Informtion:
Tel: 0300 123 3393
Text: 86463
info@mind.org.uk
Maidstone and Mid-Kent Mind offer FREE Suicide Prevention & Awareness training sessions to anyone in Kent and Medway.
MMK Mind Recovery and Wellbeing Centre
23 College Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 6YH
Tel: 01622 692383
Wellbeing Line is now open if you need to talk.
Tel: 0808 196 3898
Opening hours:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6pm - 10pm
Alcoholism information and treatment centre.
St Martin's Hospital
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1TD
Tel: 1227 761310
Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking.
PO Box 64
Bristol
BS16 2UH
Tel: 0800 358 3456
Change lives by designing and delivering services to equip people with skills, advice and support to move on and reduce crime.
46 Loman Street
London
SE1 0EH
Tel: 0300 123 1999
0300 999 1212
10am-Midnight
Specialise in providing free, fast and effective support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
Edgeborough House
Upper Edgeborough Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2BJ
To make a referral -
Tel: 0207 186 8270
Tel: 0800 970 2070
Text: NCDV to 60777 and we’ll call you back
Gives free and independent debt advice over the phone and online.
Tricorn House
51-53 Hagley Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B16 8TP
Tel: 0808 808 4000
The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.
National Service
Helpline Tel: 0808 200 0247
NHS 111 is now available online. Fill in an online form to answer questions about your symptoms.
UK wide
If you need support with your mental health and wellbeing. Visit the new mental wellbeing information hub.
NHS Kent and Medway CCG
Kent House
81 Station Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1PP
Tel: 01634 335095
Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners.
UK wide
Protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.
Weston House
42 Curtain Road
London
EC2A 3NH
Helpline Tel: 0808 800 5000
18 or under helpline Tel: 0800 1111
Support vulnerable children and young people with independent advocacy and legal representation across England and Wales.
Tower House
1 Tower Road
Birkenhead
CH41 1FF
Helpline Tel: 0808 808 1001
Offering a free and confidential service to help you take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
Head office
Trinity House
Ashford
Kent
TN25 4AZ
Tel: 0300 123 1220
OutLife Provides support and a safe and non-judgemental space for LGBTQ+ people to talk to one another about their issues and life experience.
Unit 22 Eurolink Business Centre
49 Effra Road
Brixton
London
SW2 1BZ
Tel: 020 7738 6872
A national charity that provides support to prisoners, people with convictions, and their families.
29 Peckham Road
London
SE5 8UA
Tel: 020 7735 9535
Helpline Tel: 0808 808 2003
Provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through our helpline, HOPELINEUK.
Lineva House
28-32 Milner Street
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1AD
Tel: 01925 572444
HOPELINKUK: 0800 068 4141
Gives care and support to people coping with incurable illness in East Kent.
Plender House
56 London Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8JA
Tel: 01227 459 700
24 Hour advice line: 01233 504133
Kent’s largest charity for homeless and vulnerable people.
2nd Floor
Watling Chambers
18-19 Watling Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2UA
Tel: 01227 760078
24/7 Helpline Tel: 0800 567 7699
Helps you deal with prostate cancer, diagnosis & treatment.
Nationwide
Tel: 0800 074 8383
0808 802 9999 (12pm-2:30pm & 7pm-9:30pm 365 days per year)
rapecrisis.org.uk text chat Mon-Fri limited hours
Provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.
Hall Road
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7NL
Tel: 01622 795900
Supports women and children by helping them rebuild their lives and overcome many different forms of violence and abuse.
4th Floor
International House
1 St Katherines Way
London
E1W 1UN
Tel: 020 7395 7700
Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Provide crisis advice and practical support.
PO Box 68614
London
E15 9DQ
Tel: 020 7346 6700
The UK's largest provider of relationship support.
17 Stour St
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2NR
Tel: 01227 766094
Provides free non-judgmental, specialist advice and information to the public and professionals on issues related to drug use and to drug laws.
61 Mansell Street
London
E1 8AN
Tel: 020 7324 2989
Free counselling advice and support on any subject, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Kent & Medway area
Tel: 0800 107 0160
Text the word Kent to 85258
Offer help and support for blind and partially sighted people.
105 Judd Street
Saint Pancras
London
WC1H 9NE
Helpline Tel: 0303 123 9999
The charity working to make life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.
19-23 Featherstone Street
Old Street
London
EC1Y 8SL
Tel: 0808 808 0123
SMS: 07800 000 360
Relay UK: Dial 18001 followed by 0808 808 0123
Chat: Chat to us now
Information in BSL: Arrange a video call
For survivors of rape or abuse
0808 082 9999 for Women
12-2:30pm & 7-9pm every day
0808 800 5005 for Men
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm/8pm & Sat 10am-2pm
0808 800 5007 for Under 18's
A charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.
The Upper Mill
Kingston Road
Epsom
Surrey
KT17 2AF
Tel: 116 123
Free to call, even from mobiles out of credit
Call 116 123
We work to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
St Marks Studios
14 Chillingworth Road
Islington
London
N7 8QJ
Tel: 0203 805 1790
0300 304 7000
Temporarily closed, visit - sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/ for other contact options
We support children to learn, grow and become who they want to be.
1 St Johns Lane
London
EC1M 4AR
Tel: 020 7012 6400
Provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed and campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.
Landmark Office
26 Whitehall Road
Leeds
LS12 1BE
Tel: 0808 800 3333
An award winning social enterprise that matches people who need assistance or care, with those who are willing and able to help.
18 Orchard Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8AP
Tel: 01843 606991 or 07436 839932
For everyone living with complex disabilities and for everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
101 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9LG
Tel: 0300 330 9250
Shout is the UK's first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It's a place to go if you're struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Portrait Solicitors
21 Whitefriars Street
London
EC4Y 8JJ
Text: 85258
We are working to improve health and wellbeing and promote easier access to healthcare and information for deaf people.
Falcon Mews
46 Oakmead Road
Balham
London
SW12 9SJ
Tel: 020 3947 2600
Text: 07966 976749
Supporting children & young people who have been bereaved or have a parent or sibling with a life limiting illness
(West Kent & parts of North Kent)
07970 597715
Email - slideawayone@aol.com
Call charges apply
0300 111 5065
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm
Our support covers both regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families, including anyone who has completed National Service.
4 St Dunstans Hill
London
EC3R 8AD
Tel: 0800 731 4880
We show people there is a way to build a better future and help them create this through support, advice and training.
Georgian House
64-68 Camberwell Church St
Camberwell
London
SE5 8JB
Tel: 020 7708 8000
Provides free debt advice, to help you deal with your debt and set up a solution.
Swade House
Merrion House
Leeds
LS2 8NG
Tel: 0800 138 1111
0800 0502020
A support group for stroke survivors to improve both communication and confidence.
Headway House
Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3NG
Tel: 07799 436056
Provides advice and support to help your stroke recovery.
Stroke Association
Headway House
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3NG
Tel: 01227 783023
Tel: 07717 275724 or 07799 436056
Offers confidential emotional support to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life.
PO Box 2860
Romford
Essex
RM7 1JA
Tel: 01708 765200
Runs a variety of groups to manage your physical and mental wellbeing.
34 Military Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1LT
Tel: 01227 788211
Provides elderly people who live alone with somebody to call for help if they suffer a fall, feel unwell or need some reassurance.
Hayfield House
The Street
Hindolveston
Norfolk
NR20 5BU
Tel: 0800 635 7000
Provides help to care leavers. We make modest but vital grants to care leavers aged 18-29 who are in crisis, or who want to take control of their lives and develop new skills.
PO Box 202
Bala
Wales
LL23 7ZB
Tel: 01678 540598
A support service for young people via our online community, social media, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.
PO Box 7777
London
W1A 5PD
Helpline Tel: 0808 808 4994
Free and impartial money advice, set up by government.
120 Holborn
London
EC1N 2TD
Money Advice Tel: 0800 138 7777 / 0800 138 1677
Works every day towards a world where everyone is reading their way to a better life.
Free Word Centre
60 Farringdon Road
London
EC1R 3GA
Tel: 020 7324 2544
24 hour confidential freephone telephone helpline for older people offering advice, information and friendship.
Trade Tower
Calico Row
Battersea
London
SW11 3YH
Helpline Tel: 0800 470 8090
A national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially.
200 Shepherds Bush Road
Hammersmith
W6 7NL
Tel: 0808 802 2000
A national charity that provides a voice and support for people who are facing stigma and obstacles because of their criminal record.
Maidstone Community Support Centre
39-48 Marsham Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1HH
Tel: 01634 247350
Text or WhatsApp: 07824 113848
Runs a safehouse for women survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking aged 18 and over. Has also developed a new model of 24/7 care and support for male survivors of trafficking and slavery.
7 Hide Market
West Street
St Philips
Bristol
BS2 0BH
Tel: 0303 040 2888
24 hour helpline: 08000 121 700
Veterans’ Gateway is made up of a consortium of organisations and Armed Forces charities, including The Royal British Legion, SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity, Poppyscotland, Combat Stress and Connect Assist which means we can get you to the right organisation who can help.
PO Box 6997
Cardiff
CF15 5DT
Tel: 0808 802 1212
Text: 81212
We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.
Ministry of Defence
Norcross
Lancashire
Thorton Cleveleys
FY5 3WP
Tel: 0808 1914 218
Give emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in Kent.
Compass House
Tufton Street
Ashford
TN23 1BT
Free Tel: 0808 168 9276
24/7 Free Supportline: 0808 168 9111
Mental Health considerations during Covid-19
who.int/docs
Free to call
08088 020 021
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
A specialist mental health charity, providing free counselling and therapy for women who have experienced domestic abuse.
PO Box 70420
London
NW1W 7QL
Tel: 020 7034 0303
A campaign to change attitudes in the workplace, so people who are deaf or have hearing loss aren’t left out or left behind.
19-23 Featherstone Street
Old Street
London
EC1Y 8SL
Tel: 0808 808 0123
SMS: 07800 000 360
Relay UK: Dial 18001 followed by 0808 808 0123
Chat: Chat to us now
Information in BSL: Arrange a video call
Supports young people across Kent from age 10 to 35 whose lives have been impacted by cancer.
Bradbourne House
New Road
East Malling
ME19 6DZ
Tel: 01732 844874 or 07341 278432
We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and gets the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
4th Floor India House
Curlew Street
London
SE1 2ND
Text: 85258
Parents Helpline Tel: 0808 802 5544
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