Mental health services
In Shepway
CAMHS ( Child and Adoloscent Mental Health Services )
CAMHS delivers psychological and psychiatric services within a 4-tier strategic framework for children and young people up to 18 years of age and in full time education who present problems in mental or emotional health. This service can be accessed via referral from a GP, mental health practitioner or relevant professional eg headteacher.
Cherry Tree House
Cheriton High Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT18 8AN
01303 717233
www.amimad.org.uk/services/camhs.html
CARM ( Calling all together on the Romney Marsh )
Mission Statement: CARM seeks to support people living on Romney Marsh and its surrounding rural areas who are socially isolated. Through this support we aim to improve people's well-being, to help people remain independent for longer and to enhance the quality of life of the rural communities where we operate. In pursuing this mission we will treat people with dignity and respect.
We offer a befriending service (Well Being at Home), a coffee morning/social drop-ins in ten locations across the Marsh (Meeting Points), a reminiscence service in care homes (our Memories Matter), and a safeguarding service provided on behalf of Kent Adult Social Services (STOP)
Appledore Christian Centre
The Street
Appledore
Kent
TN26 2AE
01233 758366
office@carmromneymarsh.org.uk
www.carmromneymarsh.org.uk
MHSOP Community Mental Services for Older People
This service is for over 65 year olds. The services can be accessed through GP referral or through Social services. Operates during normal working hours.
Folkestone Health Centre
15 25 Dover Road
Folkestone
CT20 1JY
01303 228838
01303 228632 ( Psychological services )
EIS East Kent Early Intervention in Psychosis Team
This is a specialist team that works with young people aged 14 35 who might be experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time. The team is made up of professionals from a number of disciplines and can provide long term care. Access to this service can be by self referral. It typically takes 1 2 weeks for an assessment to be made.
Mon -Fri
9am - 5pm
Eastern & Coastal Offices
Littlebourne Road
Canterbury
CT1 1AZ
01227 812390
www.kmpt.nhs.uk
KCA
KCA works in and with communities to reduce the harm and cost to communities and individuals of substance abuse and mild to moderate mental health issues by providing a range of accessible, flexible and innovative services, developing community services and responding to needs not currently being met.
2 & 4 Shellons Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1BP
01303 223898
www.kca.org.uk
Folkestone Rainbow Centre
This is a Christian charity which provides counselling services by self referral or referral from Health and social workers, GPs and other caring agencies.
69 Sandgate Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2AF
01303 850733
info@folkestonerainbowcentre.org.uk
www.folkestonerainbowcentre.org.uk
Rethink
Provides advocacy services and information on mental health problems and develops local support groups for service users and carers. Rethink carries out research and actively campaigns for change through greater awareness and understanding. For details of all Rethink Carers Support Groups in this area contact Rethink at their office for this locality:
66A High Street
Margate
Kent
CT9 1DT
01843 229 422
eastkentcarers@rethink.org
www.rethink.org
Rethink Carers Support Group ( Folkestone )
A friendly group of carers offering mutual support to anyone caring for a relative or friend with mental illness. The group meets monthly at the Resource Centre (Mill Bay entrance) on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7 9.00 p.m. (with the exception of January and July). The group has a comprehensive resource facility with up-to-date information. Speakers occasionally attend the group meetings to give talks on subjects relating to mental health issues.
07941 495532
MCCH Aspirations
Provides an employment and vocational rehabilitation service for people with enduring mental illness in the Shepway area. Opening times Mon Tue : 9.00am - 4.30pm, Wed : 11.00am - 4.30pm, Thurs:9.00am - 4.30pm, Fri: 9.00am 1.00pm
151 Sandgate Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2DA
01303 210376
www.mcch.co.uk
Porchlight
The service provides support and advice for those who are street homeless and people facing homelessness. The service is provided through street outreach, drop-in, tenancy sustainment and reconnection.
Helpline No: 0800 567 7699
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
9 Cambridge Gardens
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1DB
01303 255000
www.samaritans.org
Shepway IAPT ( Improved Access to Psychological Therapies )
Provides access to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other counselling services for people with mild to severe anxiety and depressive symptoms. This free NHS funded service is accessible by self or GP referral.
First Floor Offices
6 8 Bank Street
Hythe
Kent
CT21 5AN
0845 456 8972
www.counsellingteam.com
Shepway Open Forum (SWOF)
Shepway Open Forum provides peer support to people with mental health needs and helps people have a say in the running of local mental health services. The Forum meets four times each month at various locations in Shepway.
The Channel Business Centre
Ingles Manor
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone
CT20 2RD
01303 850856
shepwayopenforum@gmail.com
www.liveitwell.org.uk
Saga Independent Living
Saga Independent Living provides personal and domestic care in peoples homes. It aims to provide assistance for people who want help to maintain their independence.
A live-in care service is also available in the Kent Area.
0800 068 8583
www.saga.co.uk/SIL
United Response
Provides 24 hour support to adult clients with learning disability and mental health, either in the community, or needs residential care on or in the local community, who are referred by healthcare professionals, supporting people to move out of psychiatric care.
378a Cheriton Road
Folkestone
Kent
01303 270024
www.unitedresponse.org.uk