Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for Parents and Families
If you are worried about the safety or welfare of a child please contact NSPCC on:
0808 800 5000 or https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Anna Freud Centre
Supports the mental health and wellbeing of children and families.
https://www.annafreud.org/
Barnados
Barnardos offer support for families with a range of issues including mental health and emotional wellbeing, and domestic abuse.
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/helping-families
Bexley Mental Health Crisis Line
0800 330 8590 (24 hour service)
The crisis line is a 24hour telephone service for residents of Bexley
Every Mind Matters
NHS website with expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Kent Wellbeing Service
Information on local and national services to support wellbeing, and localised hub of information with simple tips and advice during this challenging time
http://www.kent.gov.uk/wellbeing
Men's Health Forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/
Kent Mental health Crisis support via text
A new text service for people of all ages needing mental health support. Texts are free. Text the word “Kent” to 85258, to start a conversation with a trained and experienced volunteers who can give support at any time, wherever you are. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Mind
Information and support for mental health problems.
Tel: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
https://www.mind.org.uk/
West Kent Mind
Talk to a professional counsellor about any concerns you are currently facing.
Bexley Mind
NSPCC
Coronavirus advice and help for parents to support children’s wellbeing
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Kent Release The Pressure
Trained and experienced team available 24/7 to provide expert support no matter what you are going through
Don’t suffer in silence: text the word Kent to 85258
https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/release-the-pressure
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
https://www.samaritans.org/
Talking Therapies Bexley
https://mindinbexley.org.uk/talking-therapies/
Talking Therapies Kent
Local NHS confidential talking therapies service, to support with a range of issues including anxiety and depression.
https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/kentmedway/self-refer/
https://www.insightiapt.org/locations/kent/
Victim Support
If you are the victim of crime or a traumatic even, access free and confidential support, including emotional support
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/