Mental health services

Mental health problems can affect any of us at any time in our lives.

As outlined in Live it well a strategy for improving mental health and wellbeing in Kent and Medway, around 163,000 to 190,000 people in Kent are living with common mental health problems (such as anxiety and depression) and a further 60,000 people are living with severe mental illnesses (such as severe depression or post traumatic stress disorder).

We aim to provide the support and services people require to ensure the lives of those effected remain as normal as possible.

Services and support in Kent

We provide a range of mental health services in Kent that help people towards mental health wellbeing and recovery. These include:

Adult placements
We can help you to live as part of a family or household. It is similar to fostering, but for adults.
Advocacy
We can help protect your rights and ensure people listen to what you want to do.
Advanced decisions
People can plan to make decisions in their future.
Carers services
If you are looking after someone who is experiencing mental health issues then there are people you can talk to, who can provide you with some much needed support.
Community support services
Our services help people lead independent lifestyles and work towards mental health well being and recovery.
Day services
A person can undertake various activities to enable them to build confidence, learn new skills and build on existing skills and interact with other people.
Employment services
We can help people to get into paid employment.
Psychological therapies
Treatment is available for people who have a mental health need and want to talk through their issues with a trained therapist.
Residential care homes
Service users who move into residential care are enabled by staff to develop the skills necessary to move into supported accommodation.
Sensory services for mental health
We provide mental health support for people with a sensory disability.
Service user groups
Meet other service users who may need support in managing their mental health needs.
Supported accommodation
Support is provided to help some one gain the skills required to move on into independent accommodation.