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Support services and links

We have compiled a range of support services available to you, please click on the name to access their website. Please contact us if a support service you are seeking is not listed. 

Grove Park wellbeing team  admin@groveparkacademies.org 

Kent children's and young person's mental health service - CYMPHS

Are you concerned about a young person’s thoughts, feelings or behaviours? To find the most appropriate contact for your concerns please click on the link above.

Samaritans

Helplines providing emotional and crisis support for everyone affected by mental health, 24 hours 7 days a week.

Anna Freud Centre for children and families

We’re transforming mental health by working with infants, children, young people and their families, their communities and professionals to deliver timely evidence-based support for all.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Runs self-help groups across the UK for anyone affected by alcohol use issues.

ABS Anorexia & Bulimia Care

Providing support and ongoing care for anyone affected by eating disorders.

Anxiety UK

A national charity run by people with lived experience of anxiety, aiming to support you.

Bereavement Advice Centre

Website and helpline provides help and practical issues following a bereavement and provides signposting to other support organisations.

Carers’ UK

Providing information and support services for Carers in the UK

Child Therapy Team

Resources and monthly parent support groups for children with anxiety

Citizen’s Advice

Free, independent advice to support you.

Crime/victims Information service

Free, nationwide service helping people find local support after a crime takes place.

Depression UK

National self-help organisation supporting everyone affected by depression.

Dementia UK

Offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Debt/Money Advice Service

Independent, free service providing information on all money related matters.

Education support partnership

Provides free, confidential counselling for education staff including an online chat service.

LGBTQ+

Confidential support, information and referral service for the LGBTQ+ community.

03003300630

Mencap

Works in partnership with people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

OCD-UK

Charitable organisation for children and adults affected by obsessive compulsive disorder.

Postnatal Illness

Support for women who experience postnatal depression.

Self-harm

Organisation provides a range of services about self-harm, including resources on alternative coping strategies.

Relate

Offering a range of services to help with couples and family relationships.

Refuge

Runs a 24/7 helpline providing help and information about domestic abuse in partnership with Women’s Aid.

Suicide

Where to get help if you are having suicidal thoughts or have concerns about someone.

Stay Alive

The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

We Are With You

Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from local services or online.

St John Ambulance links and information