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“I like the mixed groups and staff understand my mental health. I’ve been receiving support at the Hub and I’m extremely grateful to the staff. I don’t know where I’d be without the Hub.”

What is Mental Health Resource?

Mental Health Resource is an award-winning, local mental health charity, based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent which provides safe spaces and person-centred mental health support to people in our community to improve their mental wellbeing. Our friendly and professional staff provide free and non-judgemental, person-centred care and our projects are designed to make people feel supported, valued and connected.

By focusing on our clients’ individual needs, we can work closely with them to develop a personal progress plan based on their goals. There is no barrier for clients to access our support; they can either self-refer or be referred by a GP or other organisation and clients can access our projects as soon as they would like to.  People are welcome to come along, meet others and feel part of a community.

Specifically, we provide:

• Varied wellbeing activities to suit all interests including needlecraft, creative writing and art groups.
• A safe space to talk on a 1-2-1 basis.
• Drop-in sessions  and a lunch club at our centre in Tunbridge Wells
• Peer support groups to facilitate engagement with the community, in Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Paddock Wood and Edenbridge

What projects do we provide?

We offer 3 community projects which are all completely free and confidential. These include:

1. The Hub: Our wellbeing centre, located in Tunbridge Wells, offers a safe space to talk and wellbeing activities including talking groups, creative activities and outside groups:

Peer support groups
Drop-in sessions at our centre in Tunbridge Wells
Lunch club

Creative activities

Art groups
Creative arts groups
Creative writing sessions
Needlecraft

Outdoor groups:

Walking groups in different parks in the area
Allotment, where you can learn to grow produce and flowers

2. Reachout Our confidential peer support groups are for adults who live in Edenbridge, Southborough and Paddock Wood. Groups take place on alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays. By joining, you can find out what has helped others and have a safe space to talk about things you might not usually share with friends or family.

Activities recently have included friendly conversations and support, discussions on wellbeing, singing with instruments and gentle movement, mindful and relaxation exercises, quizzes and games and creative activities.

3. Reachout Youth Our fun and confidential groups for young people aged 13-19 years old take place in Tunbridge Wells and  Tonbridge on Thursdays and Fridays during term time. Recent sessions include tactile collages, making macrame keyrings, self-sooth box making, takeaway pizza and board games, making collages, polymer clay dish making, pumpkin carving, making wellness cards, stone painting and pancake making.

How can I get involved?

We know it can be a bit daunting to join a new group, however, all our groups are welcoming and are run by experienced and friendly staff and volunteers.

If you would like to find out a bit more about what we provide, please visit our website: www.mentalhealthresource.org.uk or call us on 01892 615552.

Areas: West Kent, Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Paddock Wood, Edenbridge

Languages: English

Last Updated: 4th May, 2023