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Alcohol or drugs problems

Kent Police can forward your details to a local drug referral service that may be able to help you with your problems.

If you would like to speak to someone, tell the Custody Officer. Alternatively, it may help to talk to the following organisations:

Help for anyone affected by addiction with advice on both the NHS and private treatment options.

AA is concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to the Fellowship for help.

Drink Line can help you learn about the impact of alcohol on you, your family or friends. They will support you with the advice and information you need.

If you have a problem with drugs, Narcotics Anonymous are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean.

Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs.

Armed Forces services

Combat Stress provide clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, with a focus on those with complex mental health issues

The Royal British Legion support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.

Veterans Aid revolve around helping ex-servicemen and women in crisis.

Autism

Choice Support is a charitable Community Benefit Society, formed in 1984, that supports autistic people, people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.

The Kent Autistic Trust provides support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other associated difficulties, supporting people who have behaviour, developmental and communication needs. 

The National Autistic Society provides advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face. Topics include what is autism, diagnosis, communication, mental health, education, and more.

Counselling and mental health

Mind provide advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

West Kent Mind

Relate offer counselling in person, over the phone and online. If you're not quite ready to speak to anyone, they have lots of self-help resources.

Rubicon Cares provides counselling for victims of crime throughout Kent. This is a service for anyone that has been affected by serious crime.

 

SANE offers non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate emotional support and guidance to anyone affected by mental illness, as well as carers and families.

Victim Support provide support for all victims of crime. They provide a free, independent and confidential service.

Domestic abuse

You can visit drop-in one-stop shops in Kent and speak to someone anonymously for help and advice around those experiencing domestic violence.

Crimestoppers is an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime - 100% anonymously.

Dandelion Time help children who may be struggling with their emotional well-being or mental health.

DAVSS is a community based charity supporting any victims (aged 16 and above) of domestic abuse, who are living in West Kent.

A programme for women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Mens Advice Line provide support and advice to men experiencing domestic abuse.

Refuge is a team of highly-trained, female advisers. They can support you to increase your safety and help you find a refuge place or other specialist service.

Choices help people in East Kent, Medway and North Kent find the strength and support to leave an abusive relationship.

Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse. They provide information and advice to people who are abusive towards their partners and want help to stop.

The Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse service is a charity in Kent addressing domestic violence and providing services, for adults, children and families.

Sign Health support deaf people experiencing domestic abuse.

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. 

Eating disorders or stopping smoking

NHS Direct provide information and advice.

NHS Direct provide information if you want to stop smoking. Several different treatments are available from shops, pharmacies and on prescription to help you beat your addiction and reduce withdrawal symptoms.

Gambling or debt

If you need help with gambling or debt contact:

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others do the same.

National Debtline is a registered charity providing free, impartial, expert debt advice to more than 100,000 people each year. 

Hate Crime

Citizens Advice give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

The national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.

Medway

North and West Kent (Gravesham)

National

Health and wellbeing including mental health

For your own health and wellbeing, arrange to see your doctor (GP), or talk to a friend or family member.

Housing - if you are homeless

If you are homeless, your local council housing department will be able to give you advice and information.

If you are homeless, your local council housing department will be able to give you advice and information.

NEET Support Service (available if you are aged 16 to 18 years old)

Are you 16 to 18 years old and not currently in education,employment or training?

Unsure of what to do next? The NEET Support Service is here to help!

NEET Support Service offer on-to-one support to:

  • overcome barriers - offering support if you are struggling to access education, employment or training.
  • explore your options - discover the training and education options that are available to you locally.
  • CV support - NEET advisers offer expert guidance on writing/updating your CV.
  • applying for jobs - get help with searching and applying for jobs.
  • apprenticeships - find out if this route is right for you and get help with searching and applying for vacancies.

Contact details

Website: NEET Support Services

Call: 03301 651 195

Email: [email protected]

Sexual abuse

East Kent Rape Crisis Centre provide a safe space for survivors of sexual violence across East Kent.

Family Matters provide a counselling service to all survivors of sexual abuse and rape in Kent and Bexley.

Juvenile Justice are an international non profit organisation; a professional body raising professional standards and ensuring non discriminatory opportunities, protection and exemplary services for young people worldwide.

MOSAC supports all non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.

The NSPCC provide expert advice for family life.

Stop It Now is a a child protection charity, working to prevent child sexual abuse.