Who we are What we do "Mental Health Resource is a sanctuary for the confused, the difficult and the lonely. It stops me getting isolated and keeps me on the straight and narrow". Richard, Hub Client for 23 years. Mental Health Resource Information booklet. We provide our local community with free mental health support for as long as is needed, wellbeing tools and the opportunity to connect with others. What is Mental Health Resource? Mental Health Resource is your local mental health charity, based in Tunbridge Wells, and serving people throughout West Kent and Maidstone. Since 1995, our support groups have enabled local people to talk with others and realise they are not alone. Our free and professional support can be accessed when you need it, for as long as you need it, without any commitment. As a local charity, we also have established links with other service providers in West Kent, helping us to share information and work closely to tackle the issue of mental health, to better support our clients. We provide 3 community projects, 1 specialist advocacy service and Mental Health training. Our 3 Community Projects Our 3 community projects include the Hub, Reachout and Reachout Youth. They all take place in West Kent and provide a safe space to talk, practical tools to improve mental wellbeing and the opportunity to connect with others. Download our Community Projects leaflet. The Hub Located in central Tunbridge Wells, our wellbeing centre, The Hub offers a safe space to talk and a full timetable of wellbeing activities including an allotment group, creative writing, craft workshops, art groups, walking groups, men's and women's talking groups, needlecraft and more. The Hub also provides limited 1-1 support and out-of-hours drop in groups. To give the Hub a try, with no commitment, just complete the confidential enquiry form on The Hub page or call 01892 615552. Reachout 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. The groups meet fortnightly and enable local people to talk with others, take part in wellbeing activities and realise they are not alone. To give Reachout a try, with no commitment, just complete the confidential enquiry form on Reachout page or call 01892 615552. Reachout Youth Our relaxed, informal and engaging support Reachout Youth groups are for young people aged 13-19 years old provide wellbeing activities and tips for managing mental health. These fun groups help young people to talk about what is affecting them, to realise that they are not alone and they can share experiences and learn from others. To give Reachout Youth a try, with no commitment, just complete the confidential enquiry form on Reachout Youth page or call 01892 615552. Our Advocacy Project An advocate can help to make sure your voice is heard by providing advocacy in the community to those with mental ill health across West Kent. Mental Health Resource provide a special service to support those who need it. Assert Our specialist advocacy 'Assert' service supports those who have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 and in the community across West Kent and Maidstone, Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley. Our Training We offer a range of accredited mental health first aid training courses and bespoke workshops for businesses and groups, with the aim to increase in knowledge, awareness and understanding of mental health in the workplace and in our community. Mental Health First Aid and 'Lunch 'n' Learn' Training. Our interactive training Mental Health First Aid programmes, fully accredited by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England, will equip you to recognise the signs of mental health problems and the confidence to help someone in mental health distress. Meanwhile, our informal Lunch 'n' Learn trainings are a great way to raise awareness of mental health, how to tackle stress and build resilience in your company. Manage Cookie Preferences