South Kent Mind
South Kent Mind is the mental health charity for people from the South Kent Coastal area. If you are a resident of Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Deal, Sandwich, New Romney, or anywhere between, South Kent Mind will guide you along the pathway towards better mental health.
South Kent Mind is an independent local charity affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity.
South Kent Mind Services
Weekly Activities
They offer a number of different activities for local residents to take part in.
Wellbeing Check-in
The first step to getting involved in activities and services is to book a wellbeing check-in.
Adult Services
Counselling
A low-cost counselling service available in-person, over the phone, and via online video calls.
Abercrombie’s Café
The on-site café is used for activities, events and socialising.
Money Guidance
Support if your financial situation having a negative impact on your mental health.
Live Well Kent & Medway Services
South Kent Mind are part of the Live Well Kent & Medway service – delivered on behalf of Kent County Council and the NHS.
Youth Services
Youth Services
Providing young people with mental health-focused activities and workshops.
School Workshops
School workshops to help schools promote mental health awareness to students.
Training & Resources
Mental Health First Aid Training
Support yourself and others by training as a Mental Health First Aider.
Suicide First Aid Training
Get the confidence and skills you need for suicide intervention with South Kent Mind’s training course.
Workplace Training Workshops
Gain confidence and skills by attending one of the workplace training workshops.
South Kent Mind’s Vision, Mission, and Values
Our Mission
We are dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental health challenges in South Kent.
Our Vision
We want to see that everyone with a mental health problem in South Kent has somewhere to turn for advice and support that is person-centered.
Our Objective
We are passionate in promoting the preservation and safeguarding of mental health, and the relief of persons suffering from mental health disorders.
Our Values
- Person-centered
- Empowering
- Partnership-focused
- Reflective
- Sustainable
- Championing a positive work culture