Welcome to Thanet Health Service Directory, a resource for information on local and national services. To update your listing or if you have any queries, please email directory.thcic@nhs.net

Acas - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

Gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. Also offers training and help to resolve disputes.

Nationwide

Helpline: 0300 123 1100

Contact Form

Website

Asbestos Health Check

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 164 6018

info@asbestoshealthcheck.co.uk

Website

Bereavement Advice Centre

Supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death. 

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 634 9494

Website

CALM - The Campaign Against Living Miserably

Taking a stand against suicide by provoking conversation, running life-saving services, and bringing people together so they reject living miserably, get help when they need it and don’t die by suicide.

Nationwide

Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

Website

CAP - Christians Against Poverty

Provides free professional debt help through local churches across the UK.

Nationwide

Tel: 01274 760720

info@capuk.org

Website

Carers Direct - Live In & Daily Care

Specialists in live in & daily care. Tailored to your individual needs.

Nationwide 

Tel: 020 3904 4520

info@carersdirect.org

Website

Carers UK

Here for unpaid carers with expert information, advice and support and to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don't have to care alone. 

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7378 4999

advice@carersuk.org

Website

Carers' Support East Kent

Provides Carers with the information and support including a listening ear, signposting, Carer’s needs assessments, drop ins, support groups, social activities, a Carers Hospital Service, support for Young Adult Carers (16-24) and the Kent Carers Emergency card. 

Across Kent

Tel: 0300 302 0061

support@carersek.org.uk

Website

CAUK - Cocaine Anonymous

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. 

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 612 0225

helpline@cauk.org.uk

Website

Change, Grow, Live - Drugs & Alcohol Support

Helps with challenges including drugs or alcohol, trouble with housing, domestic abuse, or mental and physical wellbeing. Helps people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. Services are free and confidential.

Nationwide

Tel: 01303 220719

Website

Charlie Waller Memorial Trust - Mental Health Support for Young People

Helps young people to understand their own mental health, to equip them to support themselves and those around them, and to empower them to talk more openly about the subject.

Nationwide

Tel: 01635 869754

Website

Child Bereavement UK

Helps children and young people (up to age 25), parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. 

Nationwide

Helpline: 0800 028 8840

helpline@childbereavementuk.org

Website

Child Death Helpline

To provide a quality freephone service to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age. Callers to the helpline might be parents, grandparents, siblings, other family members, friends or involved professionals.

Nationwide

Helpline: 0800 282 986 

Contact Form

Website

Child Poverty Action Group

Campaigns for policies that will prevent and solve poverty; and provide training, advice and information to make sure families get the financial support they need.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7837 7979

info@cpag.org.uk

Website

Childline

A free, private and confidential service to help anyone under 19 in the UK.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 1111

Website

CLA - The Care Leavers' Association

Improving the lives of care leavers of all ages. Supports care leavers of all ages, improves the current care system and changes for the better society’s perception of people in care.

Nationwide

Tel: 0161 8260214

info@careleavers.com

Website

Combat Stress - For Veterans' Mental Health

Provides specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues.

Nationwide

Helpline: 0800 138 1619

Tel: 0800 323 4444 serving personnel and their families

Text: 07537 173683

helpline@combatstress.org.uk

Website

Coram Voice - Supporting Young People in Care & Care Leavers

Supports children and young people in care and care leavers. 

Nationwide

Helpline: 0808 800 5792

Text: 07758 670369

info@coramvoice.org.uk

Website

Crossroads Care Kent - Crisis Service for Carers

The Carer and Dementia Crisis Service offers free, practical support, designed to prevent the breakdown of a caring situation that might otherwise lead to a hospital or care home admission.

Across Kent

Tel: 0345 0956 701

enquiries@crossroadskent.org

Website

Crossroads Care Kent - Short Breaks for Carers

Offers adult Carers a chance to step away from their caring role for a few hours each week.

Across Kent

Tel: 03450 956 701

Enquiries.macmillan@crossroadskent.org

Website

Crossroads Care Kent - Support for Carers

Delivers care and support for anyone living with the challenges of caring for a family member or friend. Helps carers get the extra support they need to live their own lives.

Across Kent

Tel: 0345 095 6701

enquiries@crossroadskent.org

Website

Crossroads Care Kent Volunteer Service in Partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support

Helps carers and the people they care for by providing free, practical, emotional and companionship support, as well as expert advice, information and guidance. 

Across Kent

Tel: 0345 0956 701

Enquiries.macmillan@crossroadskent.org

Website

Cruse Bereavement Care - East Kent and Swale

Local contact of national organisation helping bereaved people. Support is free and confidential. May include one to one meetings, telephone support and group support.

Across East Kent & Swale

Tel: 01227 639745  or  07555 385877

National helpline: 0808 808 1677

eastkentwithswale@cruse.org.uk

Website

CYPMHS - Children and Young People's Mental Health Service

Provides emotional wellbeing and mental health advice and support for young people and their families across Kent. 

Across Kent & Medway

Tel: 0300 123 4496 for self-referral or on behalf of someone else

Tel: 0800 011 3474 crisis or out of hours support

Text: Kent or Medway to 85258 for 24 hour mental health crisis support via text

nelft.nhs.net

Website

deafPLUS

Offers one to one, confidential information and deaf advice services. The Kent office is in Bromley.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 8315 2550

Text: 07732 449349

information@deafplus.org

Website

Debt Advice Foundation

Offers free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 043 4050

Contact Form

Website

Dementia UK

Provides specialist dementia support for families through the Admiral Nurse Service. Admiral Nurses help people living with dementia stay independent for longer and support the people caring for them.

Nationwide

Helpline: 0800 888 6678

helpline@dementiauk.org

Website

Depression UK

Support for those affected by or at risk from depression.

Nationwide

info@depressionuk.org

Website

Diabetes UK

Specialist information and advice on all aspects of living with diabetes.

Nationwide

Tel: 0345 123 2399

Website

Disability Assist - For Independent Living

Supports disabled people to lead a more independent life.

Across Kent

Tel: 01233 633187

info@disabilityassist.org.uk

Website

Disability Law Service

Provides free legal advice on community care, employment, housing and welfare benefits to disabled people and their carers to ensure that they have access to their rights and justice

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7791 9800

advice@dls.org.uk

Website

Ditch The Label - Youth Charity

To help young people aged 12-25 navigate the issues affecting them the most, from mental health and bullying to identity and relationships.

Nationwide

Tel: 01273 201129

Hello@DitchtheLabel.org

Website

Diversity House - Support, Dignity, Respect

Promotes community integration, re-integration, social inclusion and cohesion within the Swale and Kent communities.

Across Kent

Tel: 01795 420455

info@diversityhouse.org.uk

Website

Domestic Abuse Support in Kent & Medway

Provides advice and information on services available for victims, friends & family, and perpetrators of Domestic Abuse.

Across Kent & Medway

Tel: 0808 168 9276 Victim Support

Website

Drive Forward Foundation - Supporting Young Adults leaving Care

Helping young adults leaving foster or residential care to achieve their full potential with exciting and sustainable employment opportunities.

Nationwide

Tel: 0207 620 3000

info@driveforwardfoundation.org

Website

East Kent Strokes

Offers opportunities to rebuild confidence and independence, and help you to rebuild your life after stroke. The service is for stroke survivors (including TIAs/mini-strokes), and families and carers of people affected by stroke.

Across Kent

Tel: 01303 766696

eastkent@stroke.org.uk

Website

EKIDS - East Kent Independent Dementia Support

Supporting those living with dementia and their carers. A number of informal coffee mornings are held throughout the month across the Isle of Thanet.  

Across East Kent

Tel: 01227 730000

enquiries@ekids.org.uk

Website

Elefriends - Mental Health Online Community

A supportive online community where you can be yourself. Getting active is easier said than done so Active Eles happily share tips and advice and they won’t judge you.

Nationwide

Website

Gambling Therapy

A global service offering free practical advice and emotional support to anyone affected by problem gambling.

Nationwide

support@gamblingtherapy.org

Website

Gamcare - Gambling Support

Offers free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 8020 133

info@gamcare.org.uk

Website

Grief Encounter - Supporting Bereaved Children & Young People

Supporting bereaved children, young people and families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close. 

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 802 0111

grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk

Website

Hi Kent - Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

Tinnitus support, assistance with NHS hearing aids, assistive equipment to help you live independently and Deaf Awareness, Lip Reading and British Sign Language courses. 

Across Kent

Tel: 01227 760046 or 07512 073841

enquiries@hikent.org.uk

Website

Holding On, Letting Go - Supporting Bereaved Children & their Families

A Kent-based charity that helps children to cope with the death of someone close to them.

Across Kent

Tel: 0344 561 1511

info@holg.org.uk

Website

Hope Again - Young People Living After Loss

Youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support. It is a safe place where young people can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 808 1677 

helpline@cruse.org.uk

Website

Hourglass (previously Action Elder Abuse)

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. 

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0808 808 8141

Text free: 07860 052906

helpline@wearehourglass.org

Website

KAB - Kent Association for the Blind East Team

We work to prevent avoidable sight loss, deliver excellent support services and enable people to get involved and live independently.

The East Team covers Swale, Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Ashford and Shepway boroughs.

Tel: 01227 763366

rehab.canterbury@kab.org.uk

Website

Karma Nirvana - Supporting Victims of Honour-based Abuse

A national charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. 

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 599 9247

Contact Form

Website

Kent & Medway's Mental Wellbeing Information Hub

Online one-stop place to help signpost you to support and services.

Across Kent & Medway

Website

Kent and Medway Mental Health Crisis Line

This telephone service is available to people in Kent and Medway who need urgent advice about their mental health, or the mental health of a friend or relative. There will be someone to answer your call at any time of the day or night, any day of the week. You do not need an appointment and all calls are free.

Across Kent & Medway
 
Tel: 111 & then press option 2

Text: "Kent" to 85258 for 24 hour mental health crisis support

Website

Kent Autistic Family Support Information Service

A free service, providing information, advice, support, signposting and training to individuals, families/carers and professionals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder across Kent and Medway.

Across Kent

Emilymay Miles (Adults): emilymay@kentautistic.com

Wendy Boorman (Children/Young People): wendy@kentautistic.com

Website

Kent County Council - Adult Deaf Services

Provides services to people aged 26 and above who are deaf, live with hearing loss or dual sensory impairment. Information and advice and assesses your needs to find the right support and the right communication support that suits you best.

Across Kent

Tel: 03000 418 100

Text: 07920 154315

Sign live app

SensoryServices@kent.gov.uk

Website

Kent County Council - Children's Deaf Services

Help for children diagnosed with deafness, deafblind or a vision impairment. Provides advice and support for the family. 

Across Kent

Tel: 03000 418 100

Text: 07920 154315

SensoryServices@kent.gov.uk

Website

Kent Falls Prevention Service

Provides support to prevent falls and help you recover from a fall. You can be referred by healthcare professionals, or self-refer to take part in exercise classes of between 12 and 36 weeks duration.

Across Kent

Tel: 03000 13 20 22

kentchft.posturalstability@nhs.net

Website

Kent Resilience Hub - Resources for Emotional Wellbeing

Supporting young people to cope better with the pressures of everyday life. A resource that helps young people, parents and carers, staff and practitioners to understand emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Across Kent

Tel: 0300 123 5205

Website

Kidscape - Help with Bullying

Provides practical support, training, and advice to challenge bullying and protect young lives.

Nationwide

Tel: 07496 682785 Parent Advice Line

info@kidscape.org.uk

Website

Kooth - Online Mental Wellbeing Support for Young People

An online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe and anonymous support.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 055 555

Website

KRAN - Kent Refugee Action Network

Works with separated young refugees and asylum seekers, young people aged 16 to 24 who have arrived in Kent alone and are claiming asylum. Provides them with a safe, positive space and supports them to succeed.

Across Kent

Tel: 01227 634320

Website

KSCMP - Kent Safeguarding Children Multi-agency Partnership

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in Kent.

Across Kent

kscmp@kent.gov.uk

Website

Leukaemia Care

Dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by blood cancer receives the right information, advice and support.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 801 0444  

support@leukaemiacare.org.uk

Website

LGBT Hero - Support for LGBTQ+ People

A national health and wellbeing charity supporting over 100,000 LGBTQ+ people a month by providing trusted information, advice and various types of support including one-to-one, group and peer-support. 

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7738 6872

hello@lgbthero.org.uk

Website

Live Well Kent & Medway - Community Link Service

Meets with individuals to discuss issues they are facing with mental health, finance, housing , employment and more. Provides one to one advice and guidance and connects people to support in their local area.

Across Kent  

Tel: 0800 567 7699

info@livewellkent.org.uk

Website

Live Well Kent - Community Link Mental Health Service

Provides one to one advice and guidance and connects people to support in their local area.

Across Kent

Tel: 0800 567 7699

info@livewellkent.org.uk

Website

Live Well Kent - Community Wellbeing

If you’re aged 17+ and live in Kent or Medway, Live Well Kent's network of voluntary organisations and charities can support you with various issues. 

Across Kent & Medway

Tel: 0800 567 7699

Website

Macmillan Cancer Support Line

Offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 808 0000

Website

Mankind Initiative - Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

Supports men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner). The confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and violence.

Nationwide

Tel: 01823 334244

Website

Marie Curie Cancer Care

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.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 716 146 General Queries  

Tel: 0800 090 2309 Support Line

Website

Medaille Trust - Refuge and Freedom from Modern Slavery

Provides refuge, freedom and support to victims and survivors of modern slavery.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 069 9916

enquiries@medaille-trust.org.uk

Website

Mental Health at Work

With plenty of tools, resources, and stories, Mental Health at Work makes navigating the workplace mental health landscape easy.

Nationwide

mentalhealthatwork@mind.org.uk

Website

Mental Health Foundation

Working towards good mental health for all.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7803 1100

info@mentalhealth.org.uk

Website

Mermaids - Helping Gender-Diverse Young People

Supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 801 0400

Text MERMAIDS to: 85258

Website

MHFA England - Mental Health First Aid England

Provides support to your workplace through adapted training and new resources. We will support your organisation to look after the mental health of your employees.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 3928 0760

Website

mhm - Mental Health Matters

Provides innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 107 0160 Kent & Medway

Website

mhm Community Matters - Your Safe Haven @ Canterbury

Offers out of hours mental health support to anyone aged 16 or over. No appointment or referral needed.

Across Canterbury

Tel: 07876 476703  or  07483 163953

Canterbury.mhm@nhs.net

Website

Opening hours:
Every day (including weekends and bank holidays) 6pm -11pm 

mhm Community Matters - Your Safe Haven @ Maidstone

Offers out of hours mental health support to anyone aged 16 or over. No appointment or referral needed.

Across Maidstone

Tel: 01622 809 945  or  07484 061684  or  07816 362606

maidstone.mhm@nhs.net

Website

Opening hours:
Every day (including weekends and bank holidays) 6pm -11pm 

mhm Community Matters - Your Safe Haven @ Medway

Offers out of hours mental health support to anyone aged 16 or over. No referral needed. Please note this is a virtual only service currently.

Across Medway

Tel: 07850 901151  or  07808 795036

Medway.mhm@nhs.net

Website

Opening hours:
Every day (including weekends and bank holidays) 6pm -11pm 

Migrant Help UK

Protects people affected by displacement and exploitation, helping them thrive as individuals and recover from their trauma.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 801 0503 Free asylum helpline

Website

Mind - For Better Mental Health

Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Nationwide

Tel: 0300 123 3393

info@mind.org.uk

Website

MoneyHelper

Clear, free, impartial help for all your money and pension choices.

Nationwide

Money Advice Tel: 0800 138 7777 

Website

Mount Zeehan Unit - Addiction Treatment Centre

Alcoholism information and treatment centre. 

St Martin's Hospital
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1TD

Tel: 1227 761310

MS Society - East Kent Group

Monthly meetings for people with MS and their carers.

Seasalter Christian Centre
Seasalter
Kent
CT5 4AX

Tel: 0808 800 8000

eastkent@mssociety.org.uk

Website

NACOA - The National Association for Children of Alcoholics

Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 358 3456

helpline@nacoa.org.uk

Website

Nacro - National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders

Helps thousands of people build the independence and resilience they need to look forward to their futures by equipping them with skills, advice and support to move on and reduce crime. 

Nationwide

Tel: 0300 123 1889

helpline@nacro.org.uk

Website

NAPAC - National Association for People Abused in Childhood

Offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.

Tel: 0808 801 0331

National Debtline

Gives free and independent debt advice over the phone and online.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 808 4000

Website

NCDV - National Centre for Domestic Violence

Specialises in providing free, fast and effective support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse. 

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 970 2070

Text: NCDV to 60777 

office@ncdv.org.uk

Website

NSPCC - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood. 

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0808 800 5000

Tel: 0800 1111 helpline for 18 or under  

help@nspcc.org.uk

Website

NYAS - National Youth Advocacy Service

Supporting care experienced children, young people and adults in vulnerable situations.

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0808 808 1001

help@ynas.net

Website

One YOU Kent - Lifestyle Advisers

Offering a free and confidential service to help you take steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

Across Kent

Tel: 0300 123 1220

oneyou.kent@nhs.net

Website

PACT - Prison Advice and Care Trust

Provides support to prisoners, people with convictions, and their families.

Nationwide

Prisoners' Families Helpline Tel: 0808 808 2003

info@prisonadvice.org.uk

Website

Pandas Foundation - Prenatal & Postnatal Depression Awareness & Support

Support service for families and their networks who may be suffering with perinatal mental illness, including prenatal (antenatal) and postnatal depression.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 1961 776

info@pandasfoundation.org.uk

Website

PAPYRUS - Prevention of Young Suicide

Provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.

Nationwide

HOPELINE247: 0800 068 4141

Text: 07860 039967
 
 

Pilgrims Hospices

Helps people facing a terminal diagnosis, and their families, to live well in every moment.

Across Kent

Tel: 01233 504133 Advice Line 24 Hour

Website

Porchlight - Homeless Support

Support, advice and information for homeless and vulnerable people. The BeYou Project provides safe spaces and advice for LGBTQ+ young people, a group who are particularly at risk of homelessness.

Across Kent

Tel: 0800 567 7699

headoffice@porchlight.org.uk

Website

Prostate Cancer UK

Information and support about prostate cancer and other prostate problems.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 074 8383

Website

Rape Crisis England & Wales

Provides specialist information and support to all those affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence and abuse.

Nationwide

24/7 Helpline Tel: 0808 500 2222 

rcewinfo@rapecrisis.org.uk

Website

RBLI - Royal British Legion Industries

Provides support when needed to the armed forces community, those with disabilities and those who have found themselves unemployed.

Nationwide

Tel: 01622 795900

enquiries@rbli.co.uk

Website

Refuge - For Women and Children Against Domestic Violence

Supports women and children by  helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives — free from fear.

Nationwide

24/7 Helpline Tel: 0808 200 0247

Contact form

Website

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline

A free 24 hour Helpline with a team of highly-trained, female advisers.

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0808 200 0247

Website

Refugee Council

Provide crisis advice and practical support.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 196 7272

info@refugeecouncil.org.uk

Website

Release - Advice on Drug Issues & Drug Laws

Provides free non-judgmental, specialist advice and information to the public and professionals on issues related to drug use and to drug laws.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7324 2989

ask@release.org.uk 

Website

Release the Pressure - Mental Health Support

24/7 Free and confidential counselling support via highly trained and experienced support workers who offer free advice and can help no matter what you are going through.

Across Kent

Tel: 0800 107 0160

Text the word Kent to: 85258 

Website

Respect - Men's Advice Line for Domestic Abuse

The helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 801 0327

info@mensadviceline.org.uk

Website

RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People

Offers help and support for blind and partially sighted people.

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0303 123 9999

Contact form

Website

RNID - Royal National Institute for Deaf People

Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 808 0123

SMS: 07360 268 988

Relay UK: Dial 18001 followed by 0808 808 0123

Contact information

contact@rnid.org.uk

Website

Safeline - Support for Victims of Sexual Violence

Provides a comprehensive range of specialist, best practice services to anyone affected by or at risk of sexual violence and abuse. Services are free, independent, and confidential.

Nationwide

Tel: 01926 402498

National Male Survivor Helpline Tel: 0808 800 5005

Text Support: 07860 065187

Website

SANE - Mental Health Support

Works to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.

Nationwide

SANEline Tel: 0300 304 7000 

info@sane.org.uk

Website

Scope - Equality for Disabled People

Provides practical information and emotional support when it's most needed and campaigns relentlessly to create a fairer society.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 800 3333

helpline@scope.org.uk

Website

Shelter - Homeless Support

Helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support, and legal services.

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0808 800 4444

Website

Shout 85258 - Mental Health Support

A free, confidential, anonymous text support service. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, trained Shout Volunteers are here for you, day or night.

Nationwide

Text: 85258

info@giveusashout.org

Website

SignHealth - Deaf Domestic Abuse Service

Provides the only domestic abuse service that specialises in advice and support for Deaf adults and young people experiencing domestic abuse.  

Nationwide

Text: 07800 003421

da@signhealth.org.uk

Website

Slide Away - Helping Bereaved Young People

Provides bereavement support to children and young people up to the age of 18, their families and those who care for them.

Nationwide

Tel: 07876 232791

support@slideaway.org

Website

SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Offers peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss. Provides safe, confidential environments where people can share their experiences and feelings, giving and gaining support from each other.

Nationwide

Tel: 0300 111 5065

admin@uksobs.org

Website

St Giles Trust - Support for Vulnerable People

Helps people held back by poverty, exploitation, abuse, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. Shows people there is a way to build a better future.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7708 8000

Referral Form

Website

Step Change - Debt Advice

Provides free debt advice, to help you deal with your debt and set up a solution.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 138 1111

Website

Tax Help for Older People

A service providing free, independent and expert help and advice for older people on lower incomes who cannot afford to pay for professional tax advice.

Nationwide

Tel: 01308 488066

Website

TaxAid - Tax Help for People on Low Incomes

Offers free, confidential advice to those on low incomes who are experiencing difficulties with their tax. 

Nationwide

Tel: 0345 120 3779

Website

The Mix - Support Service for Young People

Support service for young people via an online community, social media, through the free, confidential helpline or the counselling service. 

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0808 808 4994

Website

The Silver Line - Helpline for Older People

24 hour confidential freephone telephone helpline for older people offering advice, information and friendship.

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0800 470 8090

Website

Togetherall - Mental Health Support

A unique mental health service offering an anonymous and safe support community, moderated by professionals and counsellors. 

Nationwide

Contact Form

Website

Turn2us - Fighting UK Poverty

Provides practical information and support to end financial insecurity.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 802 2000

Contact form

Website

UKNA - Narcotics Anonymous in the United Kingdom

If you have a problem with drugs, we are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean.

Nationwide

Tel: 0300 999 1212

helpline@ukna.org

Website

Unlock - Support for People with a Criminal Record

Provides a voice and support for people who are facing stigma and obstacles because of their criminal record.

Nationwide

Contact form

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Unseen - Support for Survivors of Trafficking & Modern Slavery

Provides safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 08000 12 17 00

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Veterans Gateway - Advice & Support for Veterans & Ex-forces

Helps with housing, mental wellbeing, finances and more, plus referrals can be made directly to our Referral Partners.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 802 1212

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Veterans UK - Support for Veterans & their Families

Provides free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 191 4218

veterans-uk@mod.gov.uk

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Victim Support Kent

Gives free emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in Kent.

Across Kent

Tel: 0808 168 9276

Support Tel: 0808 168 9111 

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Winston's Wish - Supporting Grieving Children

Helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.

Helpline Tel: 0808 802 0021

ask@winstonswish.org

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With You - Support with Drugs, Alcohol or Mental Health

Provides free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

Nationwide

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Woman's Trust - Recovery From Domestic Abuse

A specialist mental health charity, providing free counselling and therapy for women who have experienced domestic abuse. 

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7034 0303

office@womanstrust.org.uk

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Young Minds - Crisis Messenger Service

Helps with understanding more about how you're feeling and finding ways to feel better. 

Nationwide

Text SHOUT to: 85258 

Parents Helpline Tel: 0808 802 5544

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Youth Access - Advice for Young People

Advice and counselling network.  YIACS also known as ‘early support hubs', providing transformational support for young people all over the UK. 

Nationwide

Tel: 020 877 2990

admin@youthaccess.org.uk

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