NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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KoothSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Telephone
116 123
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Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone
0121 522 7007
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Rethink Mental Illness
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info@rethink.orgMind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone
0300 123 3393
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MindKent and Medway safe havens
Can help when your usual sources of mental health support are closed for the night. They are offering face-to-face support, as well as phone and video calls.
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Safe havensMental health matters webchat
If you’re not comfortable talking on the telephone, you can speak to Mental Health Matters staff via webchat (which works a bit like Facebook messenger).
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Mental health mattersTalking Therapies in Kent
Kent and Medway Talking Therapies is a free and confidential NHS service offering mental health support across Kent and Medway. You can self refer using this link below.
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www.kmtalkingtherapies.co.uk
Mental health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 19 May 2025