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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.

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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.

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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.
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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

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Feeling down, anxious and not yourself? You're not alone! Mindful Men invites you to get together in a safe space, to explore your mental wellbeing, share experiences and learn something new. West Kent Mind will host the sessions and offer support to help you gain an improved understanding of how best to manage your wellbeing and where to look for support. The group is FREE and to qualify you must live, work or study within the Tonbridge & Malling Borough. 🗓️ When - Tuesdays, 4-5pm (Starting on 16 April) 🗺️ Where - Tonbridge Castle, Castle Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BG If you'd like more information or want to sign up then please email Claire at healthy.living@tmbc.gov.uk. #MindfulMen #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthSupportGroup #SupportProgrammesForMen #MentalHealth #MentalWelfare #MentalWellbeing #WestKent #WestKentMind #Tonbridge #Malling
Now is the perfect time to take on a new challenge and run The London 10K for #TeamWKM. Participate in the most iconic 10K in London while raising money for your local mental health charity. 🏃 Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will motivate you along the route, which takes you past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben. This flat and friendly event is perfect for beginners or seasoned pros chasing a new PB! When: Sunday 14 July Where: London Registration fee: £25 Minimum sponsorship: £250 Don't miss out! Head to the 'Run The London 10K for West Kent Mind' link in our profile and register today. #TheLondon10K #10KRaces #10KRuns #10KRun #10KRace #Runners #Runners #RunningLover #Fundraise #Fundraiser #RunningForCharity #CharityRacePlace #CharityPlace #SupportLocal #CommunityFundraiser #TeamWKM #LocalCharity #LocalMentalHealthCharity #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #WestMalling #Edenbridge #PaddockWood #RunInLondon #LondonRunner
We're thrilled to share the news that our Creative Minds programme has been honoured with an award at ‘The Healthwatch Recognition Awards’. This prestigious award recognises excellence in listening to people’s views and thoughts about services. The award is a testament to the dedication and innovation of the team. And spotlights the remarkable impact the Creative Minds project is having in our local community. This recognition reaffirms our mission to enrich lives through better mental health by offering support to get well, stay well and thrive. We're incredibly proud of this achievement. Huge congratulations to everyone involved! #TheHealthWatchRecognitionAwards #WestKentMind #CreativeMinds #MentalHealthSupportGroups #LocalSupport #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #WestMalling #Edenbridge
"Through Chat Room I have learned much. The kindness, care and attention shown to me has helped me through difficult times. I now know I am not alone, the team at West Kent Mind are there for me." Here at West Kent Mind, we love a chat. It makes us feel good and helps us to connect with others. We know social relationships are important for promoting wellbeing and protecting our mental health. When you're feeling low, it can be lonely and isolating. Our Chat Room is a friendly and welcoming drop-in group. Come along for a cuppa and a chat, connect with others, have access to volunteering opportunities, increase your confidence and self-esteem, and enjoy learning skills for self-care to improve your wellbeing. We're excited to have two additional Chat Rooms starting in April: 💙 Thursdays, 11.30am - 1pm (starting 18 April) - online Via Zoom. 💙 Fridays, 10.00 - 11.30am (starting 19 April) - Room 1, Christchurch, High Street Tonbridge TN9 1SG Follow the link in our profile for more information and to register. We look forward to welcoming you at our Chat Room. #ComeAndChat #LetsTalk #MentalHealthSupportGroups #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthRecovery #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #MentalWellbeing #Tonbridge
Let's get physical and 'Move for Mental Health' during this year's Mental Health Awareness Week - 13-19 May. 🏃 Being active is important for maintaining good mental health. That’s why, during Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re asking you to make time to move for mental health and raise vital funds for West Kent Mind. Here’s a few suggestions to inspire your Move for Mental Health fundraising adventure: 👟 Go for a leisurely stroll with friends and make an online donation. 👟 Coordinate a pay-to-ride group cycle. 👟 Host a sports day for friends at your local park for a suggested donation. 👟 Organise a fun-run for £5 entry per person. 👟 Arrange a sponsored cycle, football match or swim at your local sports club. 👟 Ask your colleagues to donate and take part in an 80s inspired aerobics class! We can't wait to see how you plan to support Move for Mental Health. Don't forget to tag us and use #MoveForWKM in any social media posts. Events like this allow us to raise crucial funds to continue our work supporting those in the local community with mental health problems. Ensuring they get well, stay well and thrive with positive mental wellbeing. Please head to the 'Move for Mental Health' link in our profile for more information on how you can get involved. 💙 #MoveForWKM #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MoveForMentalHealth #MovementForMentalHealth #PhysicalExercise #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek24 #MHAW #MHAW2024 #MHAW24 #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportLocal #LocalCharities #LocalCharity #MentalHealthCharity #WestKentMind #TeamWKM #WestKent #Sevenoaks #TunbridgeWells #Tonbridge
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress isn't a mental health condition. But stress can have a profound affect on our mental health. We all experience stress at different times in our lives. Sometimes, it's our body's way of coping with anxiety and pressure. On other occasions, stress can be overwhelming and can impact our health. There are many little changes that you can make to your lifestyle to help you manage your stress levels. 💙 Be kinder to yourself. 💙 Try to find time to relax. 💙 Look after yourself physically, including getting enough sleep, eating healthily and exercising. 💙 Connect with others and share your problems. 💙 Make a list of tasks that you find overwhelming and tackle them one at a time. For more information about stress and how to manage it, head to the 'Stress Awareness Month' link in our profile. #StressAwarenessMonth #StressRecovery #StressAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #LittleByLittle #MentalHealthRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #MentalWelfare #MentalWellbeing #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #Malling
It's Bank Holiday time! 🥳 Whatever you're doing this weekend, we hope you have a peaceful, relaxing and wonderful few days. #BankHolidayWeekend #WestKentMind #WKM #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells
Walk for West Kent Mind and raise money for your local mental health charity. 👟 The London Summer Walk takes place on Saturday 24 August. Starting and finishing at Woolwich Barracks, you can choose between walking for 25km or 10km. While walking you will visit gorgeous and iconic sights across London and the Historic Thames Gateway. The event will finish with a BBQ meal, bar and music and everyone that completes one of the walks will receive a medal, neck buff and certificate. This promises to be a wonderful way to spend the August Bank Holiday weekend and raise vital funds for West Kent Mind. You can find more information and a link to sign up on our website. Please head to the 'London Summer Walk' link in our profile. 💙 #Walking #LondonWalk #LondonSummerWalk #Fundraising #CommunityFundraising #CharityPlaces #Fundraise #WestKentMind #WestKent #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthRecovery #Sevenoaks #TunbridgeWells #Tonbridge
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Feeling down, anxious and not yourself? You're not alone! Mindful Men invites you to get together in a safe space, to explore your mental wellbeing, share experiences and learn something new. West Kent Mind will host the sessions and offer support to help you gain an improved understanding of how best to manage your wellbeing and where to look for support. The group is FREE and to qualify you must live, work or study within the Tonbridge & Malling Borough. 🗓️ When - Tuesdays, 4-5pm (Starting on 16 April) 🗺️ Where - Tonbridge Castle, Castle Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BG If you'd like more information or want to sign up then please email Claire at healthy.living@tmbc.gov.uk. #MindfulMen #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthSupportGroup #SupportProgrammesForMen #MentalHealth #MentalWelfare #MentalWellbeing #WestKent #WestKentMind #Tonbridge #Malling
Now is the perfect time to take on a new challenge and run The London 10K for #TeamWKM. Participate in the most iconic 10K in London while raising money for your local mental health charity. 🏃 Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will motivate you along the route, which takes you past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben. This flat and friendly event is perfect for beginners or seasoned pros chasing a new PB! When: Sunday 14 July Where: London Registration fee: £25 Minimum sponsorship: £250 Don't miss out! Head to the 'Run The London 10K for West Kent Mind' link in our profile and register today. #TheLondon10K #10KRaces #10KRuns #10KRun #10KRace #Runners #Runners #RunningLover #Fundraise #Fundraiser #RunningForCharity #CharityRacePlace #CharityPlace #SupportLocal #CommunityFundraiser #TeamWKM #LocalCharity #LocalMentalHealthCharity #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #WestMalling #Edenbridge #PaddockWood #RunInLondon #LondonRunner
We're thrilled to share the news that our Creative Minds programme has been honoured with an award at ‘The Healthwatch Recognition Awards’. This prestigious award recognises excellence in listening to people’s views and thoughts about services. The award is a testament to the dedication and innovation of the team. And spotlights the remarkable impact the Creative Minds project is having in our local community. This recognition reaffirms our mission to enrich lives through better mental health by offering support to get well, stay well and thrive. We're incredibly proud of this achievement. Huge congratulations to everyone involved! #TheHealthWatchRecognitionAwards #WestKentMind #CreativeMinds #MentalHealthSupportGroups #LocalSupport #MentalHealthCharity #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #WestMalling #Edenbridge
"Through Chat Room I have learned much. The kindness, care and attention shown to me has helped me through difficult times. I now know I am not alone, the team at West Kent Mind are there for me." Here at West Kent Mind, we love a chat. It makes us feel good and helps us to connect with others. We know social relationships are important for promoting wellbeing and protecting our mental health. When you're feeling low, it can be lonely and isolating. Our Chat Room is a friendly and welcoming drop-in group. Come along for a cuppa and a chat, connect with others, have access to volunteering opportunities, increase your confidence and self-esteem, and enjoy learning skills for self-care to improve your wellbeing. We're excited to have two additional Chat Rooms starting in April: 💙 Thursdays, 11.30am - 1pm (starting 18 April) - online Via Zoom. 💙 Fridays, 10.00 - 11.30am (starting 19 April) - Room 1, Christchurch, High Street Tonbridge TN9 1SG Follow the link in our profile for more information and to register. We look forward to welcoming you at our Chat Room. #ComeAndChat #LetsTalk #MentalHealthSupportGroups #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthRecovery #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #MentalWellbeing #Tonbridge
Let's get physical and 'Move for Mental Health' during this year's Mental Health Awareness Week - 13-19 May. 🏃 Being active is important for maintaining good mental health. That’s why, during Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re asking you to make time to move for mental health and raise vital funds for West Kent Mind. Here’s a few suggestions to inspire your Move for Mental Health fundraising adventure: 👟 Go for a leisurely stroll with friends and make an online donation. 👟 Coordinate a pay-to-ride group cycle. 👟 Host a sports day for friends at your local park for a suggested donation. 👟 Organise a fun-run for £5 entry per person. 👟 Arrange a sponsored cycle, football match or swim at your local sports club. 👟 Ask your colleagues to donate and take part in an 80s inspired aerobics class! We can't wait to see how you plan to support Move for Mental Health. Don't forget to tag us and use #MoveForWKM in any social media posts. Events like this allow us to raise crucial funds to continue our work supporting those in the local community with mental health problems. Ensuring they get well, stay well and thrive with positive mental wellbeing. Please head to the 'Move for Mental Health' link in our profile for more information on how you can get involved. 💙 #MoveForWKM #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MoveForMentalHealth #MovementForMentalHealth #PhysicalExercise #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2024 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek24 #MHAW #MHAW2024 #MHAW24 #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #SupportLocal #LocalCharities #LocalCharity #MentalHealthCharity #WestKentMind #TeamWKM #WestKent #Sevenoaks #TunbridgeWells #Tonbridge
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress isn't a mental health condition. But stress can have a profound affect on our mental health. We all experience stress at different times in our lives. Sometimes, it's our body's way of coping with anxiety and pressure. On other occasions, stress can be overwhelming and can impact our health. There are many little changes that you can make to your lifestyle to help you manage your stress levels. 💙 Be kinder to yourself. 💙 Try to find time to relax. 💙 Look after yourself physically, including getting enough sleep, eating healthily and exercising. 💙 Connect with others and share your problems. 💙 Make a list of tasks that you find overwhelming and tackle them one at a time. For more information about stress and how to manage it, head to the 'Stress Awareness Month' link in our profile. #StressAwarenessMonth #StressRecovery #StressAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #LittleByLittle #MentalHealthRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #MentalWelfare #MentalWellbeing #WestKentMind #WestKent #Sevenoaks #Tonbridge #TunbridgeWells #Malling
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News, events and stories

Move for Mental Health!

Move for Mental Health this May!

Award winners!

Announcing West Kent Mind as winners at The Healthwatch Recognition Awards!

Stuart’s Story

Stuart, a participant in our Creative Minds “Exploring Printmaking” programme, describes his journey towards creativity and the positive impact on his mental health.

Two women holding hands and walking away from the camera, wearing blue t-shirts with the Mind logo in white.

Walk for West Kent Mind

London Summer Walk 24: Lace up your trainers and take in the sites of London and the Historic Thames Gateway. Choose either a 25km or 10km looped route.

A Mindful spotlight

Changing Pace: Here Penny our Changing Pace lead, talks about these exciting running groups (all abilities welcomed) 

Two runners approaching the camera in a city setting.

The London 10K

Join team West Kent Mind and run this iconic London 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering fans will motivate you along the route, past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben.

Counselling

We’re here to listen and work with you. We have our own counselling service and a team of ‘associate’ private counsellors.

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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.

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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.