North Kent Mind

North Kent Mind We are a local mental health charity offering a broad range of services in North Kent. We're fighting for mental health. For support. For respect. For you.

North Kent Mind is an independent mental health charity operating throughout Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Medway. Our services include supported housing, low cost counselling, a range of wellbeing groups, employment support, NHS talking therapies, children and young persons service as well as training. We work closely with other local organisations, where this is the best way of achieving our aims, and are supported in our work by paid staff, trained volunteers, and student social workers. In North Kent Mind we are committed to continuously improve our services through quality review and services users feedback. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so through this link: https://northkentmind.enthuse.com/donatefb

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Today is World Mental Health Day! 💙We’re encouraging everyone to reach out, start conversations, and support those who m...
10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day! 💙

We’re encouraging everyone to reach out, start conversations, and support those who may be struggling because when we come together, positive change is possible!

To find advice, resources, and support please visit our website at
northkentmind.co.uk

Join our Team!We're looking for a Housing First Coordinator & Housing First Support Worker!Do you have a passion for sup...
25/09/2025

Join our Team!

We're looking for a Housing First Coordinator & Housing First Support Worker!

Do you have a passion for supporting people within the community?

Are you experienced supporting people with complex needs?

If so we have a new service in the Medway area which aligns to the One Medway values and vision to empower and enable people with mental health and complex needs to live independently in the community.

We look forward to hearing from you!

To find out more or to apply please visit our website: https://northkentmind.co.uk/

We're thrilled to be recognised at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025 for our BRAVE Project and Men’s Group, and we’r...
25/09/2025

We're thrilled to be recognised at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025 for our BRAVE Project and Men’s Group, and we’re delighted to celebrate our former CEO Justin Bateman as an award winner!

A huge thank you to all the staff behind each project – your dedication and hard work make achievements like this possible. We’re proud of the positive impact we’re making on mental health in our community! 💙

We’re delighted to celebrate our amazing Chair of Trustees, Lynsdey, who has won the Ingenuity in the Charity Sector Awa...
23/09/2025

We’re delighted to celebrate our amazing Chair of Trustees, Lynsdey, who has won the Ingenuity in the Charity Sector Award at the Kent Charity Awards!

Only yesterday, she also carried the Baton of Hope , showing her deep commitment to mental health. As she says:

"Linked with my role at Heart of Kent Hospice, my passion for mental health is central to both my day job and my role as Chair."

Congratulations, Lynsdey, this award is so well deserved!

We were honoured to take part in the Baton of Hope today , a truly inspiring movement uniting people to raise awareness...
22/09/2025

We were honoured to take part in the Baton of Hope today , a truly inspiring movement uniting people to raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations, and share hope around mental health and su***de prevention.

The baton is more than a symbol, it reflects our shared commitment to stand by one another, listen with compassion, and remind every person that they are never alone.

We are proud to join so many voices in shining a light on hope and driving positive change for the future! 💛

***depreventionawareness ***depreventionmonth ***de

We're running a 12-week depression support group in Medway!This group offers a safe and welcoming environment to connect...
17/09/2025

We're running a 12-week depression support group in Medway!

This group offers a safe and welcoming environment to connect with others, explore how depression affects different areas of life, and develop practical tools to manage symptoms. Sessions run for two hours each week over twelve weeks.

You can self-refer through Live Well Kent & Medway by calling 0800 567 7699, or by visiting livewellkent.org.uk and completing the online referral form via the QR code.

You do not have to face depression alone – support is available!

Join Our Leadership Team at North Kent Mind!North Kent Mind is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and compassionate Deputy CE...
15/09/2025

Join Our Leadership Team at North Kent Mind!

North Kent Mind is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and compassionate Deputy CEO to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role for someone passionate about mental health, service excellence, and strategic leadership.

As Deputy CEO, you will: Lead and inspire our service delivery teams across Adult Support Services, Children and Young Persons Services (CYP), and Counselling and Therapy. Deputise for the CEO, ensuring continuity and confidence in leadership. Champion safeguarding, acting as Head of Safeguarding for Adults and Children. Drive performance and innovation, embedding a culture of quality and responsiveness to local needs.

Collaborate strategically, working closely with the CEO and SLT to shape the future of North Kent Mind.

We’re seeking someone with: proven experience in strategic and operational leadership, a strong background in mental health services for adults and children, excellent mentoring, coaching, and communication skills, a commitment to staff wellbeing, inclusion, and empowerment, experience in safeguarding leadership and working within the VCSE sector, a relevant management or leadership qualification.

Why Join Us? North Kent Mind is a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation committed to mental health recovery, inclusion, and excellence. You will be part of a passionate team making a real difference in our communities.

Location: Dartford/North Kent, Contract: Permanent/Full Time, Salary: £40,425 – £43,158.24 per annum

Closing Date: 17.10.2025

For more information or an informal chat about the role, HR@northkentmind.co.uk or visit our website to apply!

We’re looking for a qualified and motivated Children & Young Persons (CYP) Therapist to join our friendly and passionate...
12/09/2025

We’re looking for a qualified and motivated Children & Young Persons (CYP) Therapist to join our friendly and passionate CYP team at North Kent Mind.

You will deliver flexible, short-term therapy (6–12 sessions) to children and young people aged 5–18 (and up to 25 for those with additional needs or care leavers), using skills-based approaches including CBT, DBT-informed practice and Creative Therapies. Sessions are a mix of 1:1 and group work, with delivery in community venues and our Medway base.

We provide:

• Regular clinical supervision and line management support
• Opportunities to shape and grow a service with impact
• A supportive charity environment with a strong mission to improve mental health and wellbeing across our communities

If you are a qualified therapist (counsellor, CBT therapist, creative arts therapist, play therapist etc.) with experience working with children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

We are holding immediate interviews, so early applications are encouraged!

Please apply via our website: https://northkentmind.co.uk/

Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the DGS Neighbourhood Health Event, hosted by Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley...
11/09/2025

Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the DGS Neighbourhood Health Event, hosted by Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Health and Care Partnership in collaboration with HCRG Care Group.

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect and network with so many fantastic organisations who are working together to support and strengthen our local community.

On World Su***de Prevention Day, North Kent Mind stands with our community to support those impacted by su***de and and ...
10/09/2025

On World Su***de Prevention Day, North Kent Mind stands with our community to support those impacted by su***de and and to work towards a future where mental health support is accessible to all. Together, we can create hope.

***depreventionday ***depreventionmonth ***depreventionmonth ***deawareness

September is Su***de Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and stand together with those affect...
04/09/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and stand together with those affected by su***de. Raising awareness and providing support can save lives.

At North Kent Mind, we provide support for anyone struggling with their mental health, as well as for families and communities impacted by su***de.

Here's how you can help:

Check in with friends, family, and colleagues, a simple conversation can make a big difference.

Let those affected know that you care about them and that they are not alone

Be non-judgemental and don’t criticise or blame them

Together, we can bring hope, show people they are not alone, and work towards a future where fewer lives are lost to su***de.

***depreventionawareness ***depreventionmonth

We had an amazing day this past Saturday at the Sticks n Stones Wellbeing Festival at Medway, University of Greenwich ca...
01/09/2025

We had an amazing day this past Saturday at the Sticks n Stones Wellbeing Festival at Medway, University of Greenwich campus! 🌟

It was wonderful connecting with the community, sharing mental health resources, and enjoying a day filled with entertainment, positivity, and joy!

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