Wellbeing
Mental health Support
Speaktosomeone
TextthewordSHOUTto85258orcall08001070160forfreeconfidential supportatanytime.
Freeexpertadvicefromtrainedcounsellorsisavailableforeverymentalhealth concern,including:
• anxiety
• depression
• lowself-esteem
• moneyworries
• relationshiptroubles
• stress
• suicidalthoughts.
Our24hourtextsupportserviceispoweredbyourtrusted partnersShoutandCrisisTextLine.
YoucanalsowebchatwithMentalHealthMatters,anindependentcharity,who areavailable24/7.Formoreinformationontheirwebchatservicevisittheir website.
Mentalhealthsupportorganisations
Therearemanyorganisationswhooffersupportwithstress,depression,anxiety andothermentalhealthconcerns.Wedon'tworkwithallofthese organisations,butyoumayfindthemhelpful.
Campaignagainstlivingmiserably(CALM)
CALMoffermentalhealthsupportforUKmenandboysaswellasthose bereavedorwidowedbysuicide.
LiveWellKent
LiveWellKenthelpsKentresidentsovertheageof17withtheirmentaland physicalhealth.Theyprovidehealthandfitnessadvice,aswellassupportwith financialpressureandrelationshipstress.
Mind
Mindprovidespecialistsupportforthosewhosufferfromdepressionaswellas allothermentalhealthconcerns.Theiraimistoimprovementalhealthservices formentalhealthandtoraiseawarenessofavailablesupport.
RethinkMentalIllness
RethinkMentalIllnessprovidesupportservicesforlegaladvice,financial assistanceandcarersupport.Theyalsocampaigninlocalandnational governmentforimprovedmentalhealthservices.
Samaritans
Samaritansofferfreetelephonementalhealthsupportforanymentalhealth concernincludingaddiction,depression,workrelatedstress,loss,bereavement andloneliness.
YoungMinds
YoungMindsoffermentalhealthsupportservicestochildrenandyoungpeople intheUK.Theycanofferservicestothosesufferingfromexamstress,bullying, abuse,eatingdisorders,orbodyimageconcerns.
Samaritans
We're waiting for your call
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Call 116 123 for free
Food
Could we help?
Need food? Please fill out the form to the right to enquire.
Canterbury Food Bank can provide a food parcel that would last you (and your family) for at least three days and can cater for special dietary requirements. If you have allergies please check the ingredients as we cannot guarantee that the food parcel will be allergen free.
Staff are available to take calls between 9am and 2pm weekdays on 01227 936450 option 2.
Please note that in completing the contact form, you are agreeing to receive further communications from Canterbury Food Bank.
Our organisation has staff who have completed the ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) program, which has equipped them with the skills and knowledge to provide suicide intervention support to individuals in crisis.
GetHelp
Findouthowyoucangetemergencyfoodfromafoodbank,aswellasmoneyadviceand othersupport.
Ourfoodbanksandsupportservicesareheretohelp,actingwithrespectandwithout judgement.
www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/ General Enquiries
Ineedemergencyfood
Yourlocalfoodbankcanprovideanemergencyfoodparcel.Findouthowtogetafood voucherforemergencyfood.
Community Larder
OurCommunityLarderisastop-gapnon-referralfoodbank.Ifyouareinneedforfoodona veryshorttermbasiswhileyouwaitforapayment,orafoodbankdeliveryyouare welcometocomealongandseeifwecanhelpyou.
IfyouneedafullthreedayfoodbankparcelfromCanterburyFoodbank,clickhereand completetheform.
Leisure
SNAAP
Activities include: Family Days Out – we understand that it is often difficult to go to a public place when you have a disabled child so we provide a range of different days out to suit all abilities. Days can include the beach, Wildwood, Diggerland, Ice Skating or skiing. Where possible activities can be adapted and include changing facilities. These days offer support from SNAAP staff and give you the opportunity to meet up with other families.
Buzz Club – for children aged 8-13 with less complex needs, these sessions offer a creative, safe fun environment.
Chill – for young people aged 14-25 with less complex needs, sessions are usually held in the local community with the young people choosing where to go and what to do. Includes travel training, eating out and volunteer opportunity in the local community. The emphasis is on increasing self-esteem and confidence while enhancing social and communication skills.
For more information, contact us on: 01227 367555 or email: clubs@snaap.org.uk Cinemas
Many cinemas offer accessible friendly showings of films. Support can include:
• audio description
• autism friendly screenings
• subtitles
• wheelchair access.
Contact your local cinema to learn how they can help. Or, visit their accessibility pages on their websites.
CEA card
Did you know that if your child or young person has SEND you or a family friend can attend the cinema for free with them? Click on the link to apply: Home - CEA Card
KCC SEN Information page
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/special-educational-needs/supportservices-to-help-families-with-send-children/activities-for-families-with-send-children
Max Card
The Max Card is a discount card for families of children with disabilities. It can help you save money on great days out at castles, zoos, bowling alleys and more.
These are available to any family of a disabled child or young person who is in receipt of disability benefit, or who has an EHC plan. To register go to: Disabled Children Register - Kent County Council
Support and guidance
Fridaymorninghub
Community Larder, Connecting Canterbury, Citizens Advice
Every Friday, 10am - 12pm
Community Larder Military Road, Canterbury CT1 1PA · 14 mi 01227 450669
OurCommunityLarderisastop-gapnon-referralfoodbank.Ifyouareinneedforfoodona veryshorttermbasiswhileyouwaitforapayment,orafoodbankdeliveryyouare welcometocomealongandseeifwecanhelpyou.
IfyouneedafullthreedayfoodbankparcelfromCanterburyFoodbank,clickhereand completetheform.
Connecting Canterbury
Freefinancialsupport,guidanceandsignposting.Ifyouareinfinancialdifficulty,crisis,orif youjustwantalisteningear,wecanhelp.WearealsoabranchofKentSaverswhereyou canopenasavingsaccount,andwecanalsoadviseonloans.
YoucanalsofindusatCanterburyBaptistChurchonThursday,11amto1pm.Formore informationvisitourwebsite
Citizens Advice
Freeandimpartialadviceaboutavarietyofissuesincludingdebt,housing,immigration, andbenefits.
Tea and coffee is also available.