Find Mental Health Support
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 999
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need support at any time of day, you can:
Call Samaritans on 116 123, or HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141
Contact Childline by calling 0800 1111, or chat 1-2-1 to a counsellor (also available in BSL) (18 and under)
Text Shout’s free 24/7 textline by texting SHOUT to 85258
Support, Information, and Advice
Rethink Mental Illness
Advice and information on mental health, legal advice, financial assistance and carer support.
Chat with the Advice and information service A-Z of support topics
The Mix
We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs (For under 25s)
Guides and advice Online support groups Speak to an advisor
Short term counselling
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Anyone can feel suicidal. From advice on our website about issues you might be facing; through to free, confidential chats with our helpline staff, we’re here for anyone who’s struggling, every single day of the year. No matter what. (For over 15s)
Young Minds
Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who's struggling, we can help.
Childline
A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Our trained counsellors are here to support you any time, day or night (For under 19s)
Guides and advice Chat to a counsellor
Young people’s message board Mental health activities toolbox
Local Support and Groups
Pie Factory Music
Pie Factory Music offers a range of opportunities for young people to get creative, connect, try new things, learn new skills, explore who they are and take positive action. Based in Ramsgate.
Free counselling sessions (13-18 years) Art therapy group (13-17 years) See all services
Hub of Hope
A directory of mental health support that includes local, national, charity, private and NHS services.
East Kent Mind
We are an independent charity providing quality, outcome-based services to make a positive difference to the mental health of the people of East Kent.
Ramsgate Crisis Café Ecotherapy 1-2-1 Support See all services
Online Communities
Togetherall
Free and anonymous support in the form of self help courses, wellbeing resources, community message boards and more. Widely available through the NHS, colleges, universities, or councils. (For 16 and over)
Kooth
Whatever you’re feeling, we’re here to help. Sign up to get free, safe and anonymous support.
For a comprehensive list of resources for mental health and other support topics, visit Find Help Fast