Welcome to East Kent Mind
East Kent Mind is an independent, charity providing quality outcome-based services to make a positive difference to the Mental Health of the people of East Kent which includes the Canterbury District and Thanet.
East Kent is affiliated to Mind in Bexley. Our charity is affiliated to National Mind but is run independently and has its own constitution and board of Trustees.
Who we Are
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn to for advice and support.
Mission
Our purpose is to promote better mental health and wellbeing across East Kent including the Canterbury District and Thanet.
Charitable Objects
To promote the preservation and the safeguarding of mental health services and provide relief to those suffering from mental health disorders.
How We Do It
- Delivering services offering support focussed on individual needs through a Person Centred approach.
- Helping and supporting people to build resilience to improve and sustain their mental and physical wellbeing.
- Seeking funding to deliver a range of services to meet a variety of needs both short and long term.
- Developing better support for people who are at risk of self-harm and/or suicide.
- Assisting in the promotion, support and maintenance of good mental health in the community.
Contact Numbers
East Kent Mind main number & email 01843 319 193 info@eastkentmind.org.uk
KMPT Crisis Contact Centre Telephone number: 0800 783 9111
Thanet Safe Haven (Closed 25-26 Dec) 07850 655877 thanet.mhm@nhs.net
Canterbury Safe Haven 07876 476 703
MHM Helpline 0800 182 2418
Mental Health Matters Helpline – Kent and Medway 0800 107 0160
SHOUT Text KEYWORKER to 85258
If you require urgent safety advice, please contact your local GP, go to A&E or call 111/999