Our services Reachout "I attend Reachout because I know I will not be shamed for what I'm going through. Reachout has made me feel less alone and more connected to others. I find it helps me because I am able to get back out into the community". What is Reachout? Reachout - Southborough, Paddock Wood & Edenbridge Peer Support Reachout is a free service for adults living in West Kent (Edenbridge, Southborough and Paddock Wood), who are looking for some support for their mental and emotional wellbeing. Our trained and experienced staff deliver fortnightly groups, to give you a space to receive some caring support and the opportunity for social connections. We also offer a group - Reachout Family - for family, friends and carers of those who are struggling with their mental health, but who could benefit from a little support themselves. Why come to Reachout? Peer Connections Connect with like-minded individuals, where shared experiences and finding out what has helped others can lead to a sense of being part of a supportive community. Our experienced staff help facilitate these conversations and support around relevant themes. Wellbeing activities & a safe space Have a safe space to talk about things you might not usually share with friends or family while taking part in discussions on wellbeing, singing with instruments & gentle movement, relaxation exercises, quizzes & games, and creative activities. Signposting to other organisations During groups, staff are also able to signpost you to 24/7 mental health helplines and ensure you are connected to your GP surgery / other appropriate agencies. Summer Timetable Please note that you will need to complete our process of referral (see below) in order to attend the group. Paddock Wood Groups: Alternate Tuesdays 12 – 1.30pm Wednesday 24th July - River Trip- Meet at 11.50am on the White Bridge by Tonbridge Castle Tuesday 30 July - Meet at 12pm in Foalhurst Wood and bring a picnic (weather permitting) Tuesday 13 August - No group Tuesday 20th August - 2pm Venue TBC Tuesday 27tth August- No group Edenbridge Groups: Alternate Wednesdays 11 – 12.30pm Tuesday 31 July -Edenbridge River Trip. Meet at 10.50am on White Bridge by Tonbridge Castle Wednesday 14 August- No group Wednesday 21 August - Venue TBC Wednesday 28th August - No group Southborough groups: Alternate Tuesdays 11- 12.30pm Tuesday 23 July - Southborough River Trip -Meet at 10,50am on the White Bridge, Tonbridge Castle Tuesday 6 August - Venue TBC Tuesday 20th August- Venue TBC How do I get involved? To register your interest, please complete our confidential enquiry form.* Or you can download our Reachout referral form and return to Sarah at [email protected]. Download our Reachout Referral form * We will only use your contact information to give you more information about Reachout. We will not hold your details on a database and will not use it to market any of our other services. We will not share your details with anyone outside of our charity. Get in touch. Name Email Phone Sarah T (Reachout Manager) [email protected] 07989 219 185 Get yourself heard! Share your story! Are you a mental health service user or carer? Have you been to hospital, or on waiting lists? Reachout is working with EK360 as the Engagement Provider for Mental Health Service User voiceMental Health Service Feedback for South West Kent (Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells). Find out more about sharing your experiences. Thank you to our Funders - EK 360 Our Reachout projects are supported by EK 360, (previously known as Engaging Kent) who were commissioned in 2018 to facilitate a co-production process to develop a new model to ensure the voice of mental health service users is heard in the right way, by the right people to generate change within Kent. To find out more about this process, you can download their 'Co-production for the mental health community in Kent' document. Manage Cookie Preferences