RESOURCES

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For anyone who is struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.

Simple and practical ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and sleep better, through proven approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

A national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health services, providing innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities.

Shout is the UK's first and only confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. It is FREE to text Shout from all major mobile networks in the UK.

Mental wellbeing support and signposting to a variety of local services across Medway, including community groups and support for families.

Advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Mind campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, Young Minds is here to help.

A free, online service that offers mental health support for children and young people in the UK. It provides access to counsellors, peer support, and self-help resources.

If you’re aged 17+ in Kent or Medway, Live Well can help you better manage your mental health, gain confidence, access free therapy and counselling-type services, and join local groups run by people with similar experiences.

Peer Support Groups for anyone aged over 17 experiencing mental health issues in Medway, Swale, Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and West Kent.

Porchlight help people facing the devastating effects of homelessness and tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality.

Local people bringing communities & people together to address homelessness, financial hardship & food poverty, no matter the reason.

One to One Hub on Wednesdays 10am-12pm providing support with a variety of issues, including employment, money management and benefits.

Support and advice with benefits, completing forms, foodbanks and practical crisis relief including help with gas and electricity.

A registered charity that offers free, independent, confidential, and impartial advice 24/7. Whether that's employment, debt, family law, or something else. 

Provides information about housing options in Medway, including applying for social housing, requesting a home repair and youth homelessness.

Fair share food, toiletries and cleaning products at affordable prices. Additional help with financial challenges available by appointment.

Advice and support with debt, budgeting skills, jobs and life skills. These services are also offered by CAP at various churches throughout the nation.

Help for anyone concerned about gas and electricity bills who is on low income, has long term health condition, is disabled, over 65 or has a child under 5.