Get Well,
Stay Well,
Thrive

I WANT HELP
and support for myself or someone I care about.

No one should face a mental health problem alone. Full details of all the services and programmes we offer to support you to get well, stay well and thrive.

I WANT TO LEARN
more about mental health & wellbeing.

Training & workshops, information & resources to support yourself, family, friends and colleagues.

I WANT TO SUPPORT
West Kent Mind. Show me how to get involved.

Everything you need to support us! Donate, volunteer, fundraise for us, corporate partnerships and more.

I WANT HELP
and support for myself or someone else.

No one should face a mental health problem alone. See all the services we offer to support you to get well, stay well and thrive.

I WANT TO LEARN
about mental wellbeing.

Training & workshops, information & resources to support yourself, family, friends and colleagues.

I WANT TO SUPPORT
Mind and get involved.

Everything you need to support us! Donate, volunteer, fundraise for us, corporate partnerships and more.

Hello, and welcome

You’ve come to the right place; we’re West Kent Mind; your local mental health charity.

We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem in the Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells districts in West Kent has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

So if you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, reach out and be heard – we are here to listen and support you.

Explore our website to find out more.

Mind Illustration

Hello, and welcome

You’ve come to the right place; we’re West Kent Mind; your local mental health charity.

We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem in the Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells districts in West Kent has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

So if you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, reach out and be heard – we are here to listen and support you.

Explore our website to find out more.

Mind Illustration

Creative Minds

Rediscover the world in creative ways.

Our Creative Minds programmes use the power of creativity to support your mental health and improve your wellbeing.
Find out more

Creative Minds

Rediscover the world in creative ways.

Our Creative Minds programmes use the power of creativity to support your mental health and improve your wellbeing.
Find out more

Instagram

Sleep and mental health are closely linked. Mental health problems can affect your sleep. Poor sleep can impact your mental health.

Today is #WorldSleepDay and we've got some tips that may help you improve that snoozing schedule:

⏰ Try and establish a routine by going to bed and waking up at similar times each day.
🛏️ Do something to relax yourself before bed, like listening to peaceful music or doing some meditation.
📖 Write down any thoughts that might be troubling you.
📱Light from screens can impact your sleep, so try and reduce your screen time before bed.

For more help with your sleep, head to the 'Sleep and mental health' link in our profile, which takes you to Mind's information page on sleeping and mental health. 😴

#Sleep #Sleeping #Relaxing #SelfCare #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #TunbridgeWells #Tonbridge
The TCS London Marathon MyWay sees tens of thousands of people taking part in the world's biggest marathon from wherever they are on the planet - at the same time as the mass event on the streets of London. 

You can do the virtual marathon any way you like over 24 hours - walk it, run it, do it in stages, the choice is yours!

The TCS London Marathon MyWay is the perfect opportunity to take part in the marathon your way, while raising money for West Kent Mind. This is ideal if you:

👟 need longer to complete the 26.2 miles,
👟 can’t (or don’t want to) travel to London,
👟 or want the flexibility and freedom of taking on the challenge from wherever you are.

To earn the coveted TCS London Marathon finisher medal and a New Balance T-shirt, just complete the distance from 00:00 to 23:59:59 BST on Sunday 21 April.

However you decide to take on your 26.2 miles head to the TCS London Marathon MyWay link in our profile to enter and start fundraising for West Kent Mind today. 🏃

#TCSLondonMarathonMyWay #TCSLondonVirtualMarathon #Running #Run #Marathon #MarathonRunning #Fundraise #FundraiseForUs #SupportLocal #LocalCharity #LocalMentalHealthCharity #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells
Our brand new Creative Minds programmes will begin in April and we have some wonderful sessions for you to join.

Creative Minds is funded by the National Lottery and is an opportunity to allow yourself time to engage in creative activities. This can encourage mindfulness, relaxation and an improved mood. It can also help to increase concentration, boost confidence and reduce stress and anxiety.

We have four Creative Minds programmes starting in April:

🍳 Creative Cooking,
🎨 Watercolour Wellness,
📷 One Click at a Time,
🎶 and Music for the Mind, our singing group.

We're working with professional artists and arts organisations in community venues across West Kent to offer a wide range of different activities to inspire creativity and improve wellbeing.  You don't need any previous experience or skill to join these free groups. Just enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an interest in supporting your mental health and wellbeing.

Please keep an eye on our social media, newsletter and our Creative Minds webpage (you can head to the link in our profile) for more information.

#CreativeMinds #MentalHealth #Photography #WatercolourPainting #Cookery #SingingGroups #CreativeProgrammes #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthRecovery #CreativeWellbeing #ArtTherapy #CreativeWellness #CreateRelaxConnect #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #WestKentMind #TunbridgeWells #Tonbridge #Edenbridge #Otford #PaddockWood
Mother's Day can be a difficult day for many reasons. So we're sending a virtual bunch of flowers and lots of love to everyone who is struggling today, particularly to those: 

🌷 who are mothers,
🌷 who have lost their mothers,
🌷 who have lost children,
🌷 with strained relationships with their children or mothers,
🌷 who long to be mothers,
🌷 and those who've chosen not to become mothers.

May you find the strength to get through the day. 💗

#MothersDay #MotheringSunday #MentalHealth #MentalHeathAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #WestKentMind #WestKent #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #Malling #Sevenoaks
Today is International Women's Day and we thought it was appropriate to share this quotation from Emma Watson; as we love it.

We also feel it represents all the amazing women at West Kent Mind. Who put their heart and soul into the work they do for the charity and achieve amazing results.

All the women involved in West Kent Mind - our staff, trustees, volunteers, counsellors, supporters and clients - inspire us daily. It's an honour to be able to share their journey with them. 

This International Women's Day celebrate the women in your life and tell them why they inspire you.

#IWD #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensDay2024 #InternationalWomensDay24 #IWD2024 #IWD24 #westkentmind
We're thrilled to announce that West Kent Mind and Mid Kent Mind, in partnership with Infrastructure Support Fund, are offering free, interactive mental health training for people working in the voluntary sector. 
 
Discover practical strategies for supporting positive mental health in your workplace, promoting resilience, and effectively guiding colleagues to additional support when needed.

Choose from one of these three carefully designed courses:

💙 Mental Health Awareness
💙 Enhancing Workplace Wellbeing
💙 Stress Awareness
 
For more information and to book your place please email email Vicky Giannakis: 
Vicky.Giannakis@westkentmind.org.uk

#WestKentMind #MidKentMind #FreeWorkshop #VoluntarySector #ThirdSector #CharitySector #WorkWellness #WorkWellbeing #MentalHealthAtWork #HumanResources #PeopleManagement #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing #WorkplaceWelfare
Self-care isn't selfish. Putting yourself first and taking some time out isn't a reason to feel guilty. It's an essential way to look after your mental and physical wellbeing. 

A few ways to practise self-care are:

🌷Go for a walk in nature. Notice the birds singing, the blossom appearing on the trees and the spring flowers blooming.
🍵 Have a chat with a friend over a cuppa.
📖 Read a book or watch a favourite movie.
🤣 Put on some funny videos and have a good laugh.
🛁 Run yourself a bubble bath and wash all your cares away.

How do you practise self-care?

#SelfCare #SelfLove #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareMatters #WestKentMind #MentalWellbeing #MentalWellness #MentalWelfare #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells
Our Creative Minds programmes aim to spark your imagination, set you on new creative journeys and support you to nurture good mental health and wellbeing. We work with professional artists and arts organisations in community venues across West Kent, to offer a wide range of different activities to inspire creativity and improve wellbeing. 

Projects have included Exploring Printmaking, Beginners to Knitters, Singing for Wellbeing and Art for All. These projects have been hugely successful and you can learn more about them at the 'Creative Minds Showcase' link in our profile. 🖌️

We're excited to be launching some new Creative Minds programmes in April, so please keep an eye on our social media and the Creative Minds webpage for more information (link in our profile). The courses are open to anyone who thinks they may benefit and we would love to see you there. ‍🎨 

#CreativeMinds #MentalHealth #CreativeProgrammes #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthRecovery #CreativeWellbeing #ArtTherapy #CreativeWellness #CreateRelaxConnect #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #TunbridgeWells #Tonbridge #Edenbridge #Otford #PaddockWood
Loading the next set of instagram posts...

Instagram

Sleep and mental health are closely linked. Mental health problems can affect your sleep. Poor sleep can impact your mental health.

Today is #WorldSleepDay and we've got some tips that may help you improve that snoozing schedule:

⏰ Try and establish a routine by going to bed and waking up at similar times each day.
🛏️ Do something to relax yourself before bed, like listening to peaceful music or doing some meditation.
📖 Write down any thoughts that might be troubling you.
📱Light from screens can impact your sleep, so try and reduce your screen time before bed.

For more help with your sleep, head to the 'Sleep and mental health' link in our profile, which takes you to Mind's information page on sleeping and mental health. 😴

#Sleep #Sleeping #Relaxing #SelfCare #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #TunbridgeWells #Tonbridge
The TCS London Marathon MyWay sees tens of thousands of people taking part in the world's biggest marathon from wherever they are on the planet - at the same time as the mass event on the streets of London. 

You can do the virtual marathon any way you like over 24 hours - walk it, run it, do it in stages, the choice is yours!

The TCS London Marathon MyWay is the perfect opportunity to take part in the marathon your way, while raising money for West Kent Mind. This is ideal if you:

👟 need longer to complete the 26.2 miles,
👟 can’t (or don’t want to) travel to London,
👟 or want the flexibility and freedom of taking on the challenge from wherever you are.

To earn the coveted TCS London Marathon finisher medal and a New Balance T-shirt, just complete the distance from 00:00 to 23:59:59 BST on Sunday 21 April.

However you decide to take on your 26.2 miles head to the TCS London Marathon MyWay link in our profile to enter and start fundraising for West Kent Mind today. 🏃

#TCSLondonMarathonMyWay #TCSLondonVirtualMarathon #Running #Run #Marathon #MarathonRunning #Fundraise #FundraiseForUs #SupportLocal #LocalCharity #LocalMentalHealthCharity #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells
Our brand new Creative Minds programmes will begin in April and we have some wonderful sessions for you to join.

Creative Minds is funded by the National Lottery and is an opportunity to allow yourself time to engage in creative activities. This can encourage mindfulness, relaxation and an improved mood. It can also help to increase concentration, boost confidence and reduce stress and anxiety.

We have four Creative Minds programmes starting in April:

🍳 Creative Cooking,
🎨 Watercolour Wellness,
📷 One Click at a Time,
🎶 and Music for the Mind, our singing group.

We're working with professional artists and arts organisations in community venues across West Kent to offer a wide range of different activities to inspire creativity and improve wellbeing.  You don't need any previous experience or skill to join these free groups. Just enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an interest in supporting your mental health and wellbeing.

Please keep an eye on our social media, newsletter and our Creative Minds webpage (you can head to the link in our profile) for more information.

#CreativeMinds #MentalHealth #Photography #WatercolourPainting #Cookery #SingingGroups #CreativeProgrammes #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthRecovery #CreativeWellbeing #ArtTherapy #CreativeWellness #CreateRelaxConnect #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #WestKentMind #TunbridgeWells #Tonbridge #Edenbridge #Otford #PaddockWood
Mother's Day can be a difficult day for many reasons. So we're sending a virtual bunch of flowers and lots of love to everyone who is struggling today, particularly to those: 

🌷 who are mothers,
🌷 who have lost their mothers,
🌷 who have lost children,
🌷 with strained relationships with their children or mothers,
🌷 who long to be mothers,
🌷 and those who've chosen not to become mothers.

May you find the strength to get through the day. 💗

#MothersDay #MotheringSunday #MentalHealth #MentalHeathAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #WestKentMind #WestKent #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #Malling #Sevenoaks
Today is International Women's Day and we thought it was appropriate to share this quotation from Emma Watson; as we love it.

We also feel it represents all the amazing women at West Kent Mind. Who put their heart and soul into the work they do for the charity and achieve amazing results.

All the women involved in West Kent Mind - our staff, trustees, volunteers, counsellors, supporters and clients - inspire us daily. It's an honour to be able to share their journey with them. 

This International Women's Day celebrate the women in your life and tell them why they inspire you.

#IWD #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensDay2024 #InternationalWomensDay24 #IWD2024 #IWD24 #westkentmind
We're thrilled to announce that West Kent Mind and Mid Kent Mind, in partnership with Infrastructure Support Fund, are offering free, interactive mental health training for people working in the voluntary sector. 
 
Discover practical strategies for supporting positive mental health in your workplace, promoting resilience, and effectively guiding colleagues to additional support when needed.

Choose from one of these three carefully designed courses:

💙 Mental Health Awareness
💙 Enhancing Workplace Wellbeing
💙 Stress Awareness
 
For more information and to book your place please email email Vicky Giannakis: 
Vicky.Giannakis@westkentmind.org.uk

#WestKentMind #MidKentMind #FreeWorkshop #VoluntarySector #ThirdSector #CharitySector #WorkWellness #WorkWellbeing #MentalHealthAtWork #HumanResources #PeopleManagement #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing #WorkplaceWelfare
Loading the next set of instagram posts...

News, events and stories

Counselling

We’re here to listen and work with you. Our range of counselling services includes one to one affordable counselling.

Training & Workshops

Make mental health your priority and learn how to support yourself and others. We offer a wide range of high quality, interactive mental health courses, wellbeing workshops and workplace training.

I wouldn’t be where I am without the support of West Kent Mind.

I wouldn’t be where I am without the support of West Kent Mind.