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We’re your local mental health charity and here to support anyone with a mental health problem.

Weekly Activities

We offer a number of different activities for local residents to take part in.

Training

We offer a varied and dynamic range of training opportunities for organisations and businesses.

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Keep up to date with the our latest news and events.

Contact

How to get in touch with South Kent Mind.

Our Services

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Weekly Activities

We offer a number of different activities for local residents to take part in.

Book a Wellbeing Check-in

The first step to getting involved in our activities and services.

Adult Services

Counselling

We offer a low-cost counselling service available to our members.

Abercrombie’s Café

Our café is used for activities, events and socialising.

Money Guidance

Is your financial situation having a negative impact on your mental health?

Live Well Services

Providing free mental health support for people living in Kent and Medway.

Youth Services

Providing young people with mental health-focused activities and workshops.

School Workshops

Is your school interested in promoting mental health awareness to your students?

Training & Resources

Training

Mental Health First Aid

Support yourself and others by training as a Mental Health First Aider.

Suicide First Aid

Get the confidence and skills you need for suicide intervention with our training course.

Mental Health Awareness

Ensure your staff have the tools to manage mental health issues in the workplace.

Mental Health Workshops

Gain confidence and skills by attending one of our mental health workshops.

Find Help

Mental Health Helplines

Support helplines for those struggling with their mental health.

Suicide Prevention

Many of us struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings.

National MIND

How we support the mission and vision of National Mind.

Useful Resources

Our Leaflets & Posters

Leaflets and posters that can be downloaded and printed.

Wheel of Wellbeing

Find balance in the most prominent areas of your life.

Useful External Links

Local and national services supporting mental health.

Support Us

Fundraising & Donations

Fundraise For Us

Help support local people with mental health challenges.

Make a Donation

Your support makes a huge difference to our mental health services.

Volunteering & Partnerships

Volunteering

Volunteering is crucial for us to deliver our services.

Partners & Donors

The support of partners & donors is pivotal to our services for local people.

Our Shops

Find out more about our South Kent Mind shops in Hythe and Dover.

Donations

Consider donating your pre-loved items to a worthy cause.

Shop Volunteer Vacancies

Looking to volunteer for one of our shops?

About Us

South Kent Mind

Who We Are

South Kent Mind will guide you along the pathway towards better mental health.

Meet the Trustees & Team

Our staff making a difference for people living in the South Kent area.

Memberships

Would you like to become a charity member of South Kent Mind?

South Kent Area Map

We cover the Folkestone & Hythe district and Dover district borough areas.

Work With Us

Current Vacancies

Join our team! Find details of our latest vacancies here.

Counselling Placements

Opportunities for students looking to gain their clinical hours.

Privacy & Feedback

Privacy Statement

How we use and protect your personal information.

Service User Code of Conduct

Promoting a friendly, safe and supportive environment for our users.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity

We believe in the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusivity.

Feedback

We encourage any comments and suggestions you may have.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental health is a priority for all and this course will provide you with the confidence and skills you need to look after your own mental health, as well as supporting others.

Available Courses

Mental Health First Aider

2-day course certifying you as a Mental Health First Aider.

Available online and in-person.

Mental Health Aware

Half-day course raising awareness on mental health.

Available online and in-person.

MHFA Champion

1-day course training you as a MHFA Champion.

Available online and in-person.

Courses are designed for organisations and each session holds a maximum of 16 people.

For costings and booking onto courses, please contact us either by phone on 01303 250090 or via email on [email protected].

Did you know?

1 in 4 people experience mental health issues each year.
Mental ill health costs £105 billion in England each year.
72 million working days are lost each year as a result of mental ill health.
The cost to employers for mental ill health is £34.9 billion each year.
15 people each day took their own lives in 2022.
1 in 5 people have suicidal thoughts over their lifetime.

Who can become a Mental Health First Aider?

This course is ideal for anyone over the age of 18 who is looking to gain the knowledge and skills to spot the signs of people experiencing poor mental health, and to be confident to start a conversation/signpost a person to appropriate support.

What will I learn?

This course will train you as a Mental Health First Aider and will give you:

Practical skills to spot the signs of people experiencing poor mental health.
Knowledge and confidence to support and reassure a person in distress.
Tools and techniques to look after your own wellbeing.
Improved interpersonal skills and enhanced non-judgmental listening.

Our certified Mental Health First Aid course is fully accredited by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England and is suitable for individuals and businesses. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of attendance to authenticate that you are a Mental Health First Aider.

Course Details

Sessions: 1 day (7.5 hours) or 2 half day sessions.

Bookings for an organisation: maximum of 16 persons per session.

South Kent Mind 24-26 Dover Road, Folkestone, CT20 1JQ

Phone 01303 250090

Email [email protected]

Registered Charity no. 1089472

Company no. 04276323

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