Help in Ashford

Young Minds

We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.

If you are a parent worried about a child – call the Parents Helpline or access the contact form via the website.

If you are a young person looking for help and support – text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger for free, 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.

All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisor.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.

The Helpline can give support, help and information over the telephone by fully trained helpline support workers and volunteers.

All calls are completely confidential.

Translation facilities for callers whose first language is not English, and a service for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing are available.

We understand it can be difficult to pick up the phone, you can now chat to us online.

Respect

The Respect phoneline is an anonymous and confidential helpline for men and women who are harming their partners and families.

We provide specialist advice and guidance to help people change their behaviours and support for those working with domestic abuse perpetrators.

Rising Sun

The Rising Sun is a voluntary organisation in Kent addressing domestic violence and provides a wide variety of services for women, children and families.

We seek to challenge attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate domestic violence and, through our work, promote healthy and non-abusive relationships.

Nour

Nour is a charity which aims to engage the public, and especially the minority muslim communities, to become aware and take action against this silent yet prevalent social injustice – domestic violence.

NSPCC (National Child Protection Helpline)

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

In Touch (Part of Family Mosaic)

In Touch provide a range of services for people with support needs across Kent & Medway.  We offer Housing Related Floating Support Services and specialised accommodation based services including, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Older People and Young Persons with a baby scheme.

Jewish Women’s Aid

Jewish Women’s Aid (JWA) is a registered national charity run by Jewish women for Jewish women and their children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse.

Karma Nirvana

Provide helpline support to victims of Domestic abuse as well as victims and survivors of honour based abuse and forced marriage.
Our support is available to anyone experiencing abuse, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or religion.
Karma Nirvana can provide national support to victims, survivors and professionals through our helpline and online service.
If you require a call back, please select call back on our contact form (via website contact page) with a safe date & time to contact.

Kent Adult Social Services

If you have concerns that an adult may be suffering abuse or neglect, call or email using the details below.

If you think someone is in immediate risk or danger call 999 for the emergency service.