Helplines
Release The Pressure – 24/7 Support For People In Kent
Release The Pressure is a free, confidential helpline providing expert advice from trained counsellors. If you need to talk, they’re there to listen.
You can call them on 0800 107 0160, or can text the word Kent to 85258.
Samaritans – Here To Listen
Samaritans provide a talk service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think talking to someone is going to help your mental health, given them a call.
You can call for free on 116 123.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
A helpline and web-chat service provided specifically for men who need more support with their mental health and wellbeing. Service is available 365 days a year, and is accessible between 5pm and midnight every evening.
You can call on 0800 585858, or use their web chat for support.
Childline
Childline provide support for young people who may need to talk to a trusted adult and seek additional support.
You can call Childline on 0900 1111 – and the number will not show up on your phone bill.
Drop-In Support At Kent Safe Havens
The Kent Safe Havens provide access to a safe space and time where you can seek additional support if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. These function as a walk-in service, meaning you do not need an appointment ahead of attendance.
For more details on the Safe Havens, visit: mhm.org.uk/kent-safe-havens.
Activities You Can Do At Home
11 Calming Activities For Young People
Calm Ahoy Kids have some great resources available on their website for calming activities you can do with young people over the Easter Holidays. Getting a bit creative can make a massive difference to our mental health, so why not get a bit artsy?
You can find their resources here.
Get Walking Over Easter
The Spring months are a great opportunity to get out and see wildlife coming into blossom – so why not get out and explore some local walking trails near you over the Easter Period? It’s a great opportunity to get out and uncover things you may have never noticed in your local area.
You can find some walking routes here.
Wellbeing Activities For Adults
There are lots of different things you can try over the Easter Months to help to put a spring in your step! Public Health Dorset have a great resource which we think could be used locally in Kent – encouraging people to embrace the benefits of the 6 Ways To Wellbeing.
Check out some of what they are advising here.
Whether you celebrate Easter or not, we hope that you are able to rest, unwind and recuperate a little over the Bank Holiday weekend. Please remember that there is support out there if you need it – don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for a little extra help this weekend.
