Volunteer

Time 4 U Volunteers

‘Time 4 U’ is a new outreach project offered by Mental Health Resource, run out of our vibrant wellbeing centre, the Hub, which has been set up with funding from the National Lottery Communities Fund to provide companionship and support to the socially isolated members of our community living with a mental health condition, who are currently unable to access the Hub or any other service provision. Read more

General volunteer roles

Volunteers are at the heart of Mental Health Resource as without their time, energy and enthusiasm, we wouldn’t be able to support nearly 1000 people every year in our community. Read more

Latest

How Reachout has helped me during Covid19

Our Reachout groups have been helping people during the pandemic with virtual and telephone support. Here Sylvia tells us how the group has helped her to manage her anxiety and PTSD.

Online Fundraising

There are plenty of ways to support Mental Health Resource when you're shopping online, or by holding a virtual fundraiser!

How the Serenity Cafe helps me cope

*Peter (not their real name) uses the Serenity Cafe service after having experienced identity issues as a young adult.

Become a regular donor resources

If you believe, like we do, in improved mental wellbeing for everyone, could you become a regular donor today and help us support the most vulnerable in our community?

TW Boorman run a pop up Hair Salon at the Hub!

Samantha and Tansy from TW Boorman Funeral Services recently came to the Hub to give free hair cuts to our clients, as part of their pop-up hair salon!

Len Horwood

Mental Health Resource is deeply sad to announce that our Chairman, Cllr Len Horwood, has sadly died after complications following major heart surgery.

The Hub

Mental Health Resource runs 'The Hub', our vibrant wellbeing centre in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, where people can access wellbeing activities and a safe space to talk for as long as they need.

Accessibility

Assert

When a person is detained under the Mental Health Act it can be distressing. Sometimes patients who are being detained feel unable to ask questions or get information. The support of a trained Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) can help.

Example - Support us

Push already-interested visitors over the line with stories, stats and ideas. Make next steps clear

Reachout

Mental Health Resource run an online & telephone support community service called Reachout. By joining a Reachout group you’ll meet new people and make friends, gaining peer support and providing support to others.

Serenity Cafe

Mental Health Resource are currently offering group telephone support on Sundays for their 'Serenity Cafe' clients and anyone experiencing a mental health crisis to prevent escalation.

Example - How we're funded

State your case for the support you need, while showing supporters can trust you (be transparent)

Reachout Youth

Reachout Youth is a free support service run by Mental Health Resource for young people aged 13-19 who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. The project is currently part funded by the Brook Trust and BBC Children in Need.