Mid Kent Mind

Mid Kent Mind Mid Kent Mind provide a range of support for adults and young people in Ashford, Maidstone and Swale. The Garden project – Unearth a good feeling.

Mid-Kent Mind offer support to those suffering mental health problems through our following services:

MK Mind Telephone and e-mail helpline - for information, advice & signposting. Call: 01622 692383 e-mail: mindhelp@midkentmind.org.uk
Our website is www.midkentmind.org.uk

Social Groups – Our community based social groups offer opportunities for supported socializing, meeting new people, making new friends and having a chat. Arts and Crafts – You don’t need to be Picasso to discover therapy in creativity. Our facilitated arts and crafts groups offer a wide range of activities that are fun and therapeutic, such as candle making, quilling and canvas painting. Coping with life courses – Six weekly courses aimed at helping people cope with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Self-esteem, Anger and Assertiveness. Nature can sooth and there’s something satisfying in seeing what you've sown, grown. If you don’t have green fingers then let our garden grow some for you! Bake club – Delve into our kitchen and find a jar of new skills and a bowl full of satisfaction. Cooking and baking is a new found popular therapy for many. Give it a go and you too may experience the taste of sweet success. Recovery Groups – Our facilitated recovery groups allow individuals to share similar experiences allowing the benefit of peer support, whether giving or receiving it. Volunteer services – Are you looking to give something back to Mind, your community, or are you looking to build experience for future employment? From office work to peer support, we may have a suitable volunteer position for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information - these are just a small selection of the ever-expanding services which Maidstone and Mid-Kent Mind offer service users.

Join one of our FREE, online Su***de Prevention courses and learn life saving skills that can help you feel more confide...
26/01/2026

Join one of our FREE, online Su***de Prevention courses and learn life saving skills that can help you feel more confident at supporting someone with their mental health. Find out about local and national support services as well as practical tools you can use to help reduce the risk of someone taking their own life.

The sessions are sensitively and professionally delivered by mental health experts and use the latest statistics and research.

To see our upcoming course dates and book your free place visit: https://midkentmind.org.uk/training/suicide-prevention-courses/

Less than two weeks to go until the 12 hour Spinathon   Challenge. There are an incredible group of people taking part i...
25/01/2026

Less than two weeks to go until the 12 hour Spinathon Challenge. There are an incredible group of people taking part independently and in groups at venues across the local area including YMCA Maidstone Bower Grove School Core The Gym and Lockmeadow Health Club A big thank you to everyone for your commitment and for raising such an amazing amount of money... over £7000 including Gift Aid!!

This will make such a huge difference to our work in the local area... thank you everyone! If you would like to support the team you can donate here:

Help matthew evans raise money to support Mid Kent Mind

Bookings now open for our next Food and Mood course! Join us in Maidstone from the 4th March and explore how to improve ...
22/01/2026

Bookings now open for our next Food and Mood course!

Join us in Maidstone from the 4th March and explore how to improve your relationship with food and understand more about the links between food, mood and physical health.

👉 https://midkentmind.org.uk/adult-services/food-and-mood/

⭐ BOOK NOW! ⭐ Last few places remaining for our Mental Health First Aid courses taking place in February and March. http...
21/01/2026

⭐ BOOK NOW! ⭐

Last few places remaining for our Mental Health First Aid courses taking place in February and March.

https://midkentmind.org.uk/training/mental-health-first-aid-courses/

Our MHFA courses will equip you with practical skills to confidently support people experiencing mental health problems. Our courses are accredited by MHFA England® and delivered by MHFA England® Instructors.

Already got your MHFA qualification but in need of a refresher? We also offer online, half day refresher courses.

Visit our website for full details and to register.

⭐Wow! Including Gift Aid, the amazing Spinathon team have already raised an incredible £4268.33! ⭐A huge thank you to al...
19/01/2026

⭐Wow! Including Gift Aid, the amazing Spinathon team have already raised an incredible £4268.33! ⭐

A huge thank you to all the fundraisers taking part in this challenge event next month and to everyone who has sponsored them. The money raised from this event is going to make a huge difference to our work in the local community. ❤️

If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/team/spinathon2026

If you've been inspired to take part, please visit: https://www.spinformentalhealth.co.uk/ for more information or to sign up.

Help matthew evans raise money to support Mid Kent Mind

And we're also part of the Swale Community Lottery too! If you want to support our work in Swale by taking part in this ...
09/01/2026

And we're also part of the Swale Community Lottery too! If you want to support our work in Swale by taking part in this weekly lottery, and be in with a chance of winning a £25,000 top prize, please click the link below to find out more and buy your £1 tickets!

Mid Kent Mind is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

We're now part of the Ashford Community Lottery. If you would like to support our work in this way, and be in with a cha...
09/01/2026

We're now part of the Ashford Community Lottery. If you would like to support our work in this way, and be in with a chance of winning a £25,000 jackpot, click the link below to find out more and get your £1 tickets!

Mid Kent Mind is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

Only 4 weeks to go until the Maidstone Light Up Festival! Such a beautiful community event for the town and really great...
09/01/2026

Only 4 weeks to go until the Maidstone Light Up Festival! Such a beautiful community event for the town and really great to have a focus on wellbeing at what can often be a tough time of year for people.

If you want to find out more about how our community based support services can help you and your loves ones, check out our website. www.midkentmind.org.uk

💜 This month, take 2.5 hours to learn the tools that could help save a life by signing up to one of our FREE, online Su*...
08/01/2026

💜 This month, take 2.5 hours to learn the tools that could help save a life by signing up to one of our FREE, online Su***de Prevention courses. 💜

Our courses will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to support someone who is struggling with their mental health and ultimately reduce the risk of them taking their own life. The content is suitable for family members, school staff, healthcare professionals, business leaders and anyone who wants to learn these lifesaving skills.

📅 Adult Su***de Prevention - Monday 12th January 9.30am to 12pm
📅 Youth Mental Health and Su***de Awareness - Friday 16th January 1pm to 3.30pm

To find out more and book your FREE place on these, or future courses, please visit: https://midkentmind.org.uk/training/suicide-prevention-courses/

Address

23 College Road
Maidstone
ME156YH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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