Information and advice

Shout
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 900,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate…

Students Against Depression
The Students Against Depression story starts with the sad loss of two bright young men to suicide. Their families invested in this project to reach out to other people suffering the effects of depression and suicidal thinking. 1 in 4 of us will experience some…

West Kent Mind
West Kent Mind is an independent mental health charity, affiliated with Mind. We are here to ensure that anyone with a mental health problem in our community has somewhere to turn for support. The positive mental wellbeing of people and communities living and working in…

Mind - West Kent
A safe place that offers individual counselling, peer groups for men, women and mothers. Mind offers a safe and confidential service to explore emotional health and wellbeing, share experiences with other people who may have similar issues and learn about different ways to cope better.…

Young Minds
We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no…

NSPCC
We're the UK's leading children’s charity. We’ve been looking out for children for over 130 years – and we couldn’t do it without you. Child abuse and neglect happens every day, in every walk of life, all around the UK. At least two children in…
Fegans - Parent Support Work
We provide 1:1 Parent support sessions with our trained workers, who have lived experience of the stresses of bringing up a family. We have expertise in working with families where poor mental health and additional needs are major issues. We provide approximately 6 sessions with…

Fegans - Counselling for families and individuals
Most of us at some time in our lives experience emotional stress due to relationship problems, bereavement, family crisis, work issues, having a hard time at school, or other difficulties. Counselling provides a safe place, a listening ear and a caring environment. Counselling is…
Ashford Youth Hub - Young Parents Group
Are you aged 13 -22-years old? Are you or your partner expecting a baby or do you already have a child? Our young parents group offers emotional support, practical parenting advice and an opportunity to meet parents of a similar age. Come along and share…
Equality and Human Rights Commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is an independent body aiming to eliminate discrimination. The Commission offers information and advice on: Your rights as a user of public services Housing Travel Adjustments for people with a disability Dealing with discrimination