Services in Kettering for mental health support
Ring for support
For mental health support call 08004480828 - 24/7 support available for your mental health needs
Text for support
Text SHOUT to 85258
Local support services
Below is a list of all mental health support services in Kettering. Please contact each provider directly for the latest information on opening hours and timings etc.
Service | What they offer | When / where |
Accommodation Concern | Housing, Debt and Benefits Advice, Food Parcels, Charity Applications for White Goods | Phone: 01536 416560 |
Adult Learning | A range of courses including cookery, tech, creative skills, psychology and more. | |
Alcoholics Anonymous | The website has a "Chat Now" facility. Call for support or join local meetings. | Website:Find a Meeting | Alcoholics Anonymous - Great Britain Local helpline: 01604 367788 |
Age UK Northamptonshire | Services and support for older people in Northants. Telephone befriending and Day Centre. | Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northamptonshire/ |
ARTworks | Sketching breakfast at Kino Lounge, second Tuesday of the month | See Facebook page for latest info: https://www.facebook.com/KDAS1905/ |
At a Loss | Connecting you to local bereavement services. Bereavement live chat. | Website: https://www.ataloss.org/ Live chat: https://www.ataloss.org/live-chat |
Averil Phillips | Free bereavement services for customers | Website: https://averilphillips.co.uk/resources/free-bereavement-counselling/ |
Burton Brotherhood | Burton Brotherhood - in-person support & mental wellness for men | Email: michael@pureturtle.co.uk |
Cafeness | Have a pay-it-forward drink or cake and a chat with the owners. | Location: Unit 1, Market Street Mews, Market St, Kettering NN16 0AH |
Calm Zone (Campaign Against Living Miserably) | Live chat support from 5pm-midnight every day. Articles on a range of topics. | Website:https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-support |
Citizen's Advice | Advice on multiple areas with specialist advice available for issues relating to Housing, Benefits, Debt, UC, Energy and Cost of Living support. | Phone: 01536 482281 |
Cocaine Anonymous | In person meetings, every Tuesday | Check for time and location: |
C2C - Kettering Women's Centre | Wellbeing, confidence and empowerment courses, trauma courses, 1:1 support, peer mentoring, hot desks, safe space for women. | Email:KWCReferrals@c2csocialaction.com |
Evolve Behaviour change programme | A programme for individuals who have identified a need to change their abusive or violent behaviours.Self referral or referral via Social Services. | Phone: 01604 230311 https://eveda.org.uk/the-she-project/ |
Family Support Link | 1-1 and group support for adults, young people and children whose lives are impacted by someone else's drug or alcohol use. | Support Helpline: 01933 227078 Available from 10am-2pm Mon-Fri |
Groundwork / The Green Patch | Beautiful space to access with community garden, chickens, rabbits, free yoga, wellbeing walks, free Tai Chi, workshops. | Location: Valley Walk, Kettering, United Kingdom |
Johnny's Happy Place | Community Café, creative sessions, free groceries, free counselling, arts group, writing group, community gardening. | Location: 97 Rockingham Road, Keystone Centre, Kettering NN16 9HX |
Kelly's Heroes | Suicide prevention support and counselling. Live chat 6-9pm every day. Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention and self-harm awareness training. | Website: www.kellysheroes.org.uk Email: hello@kellysheroes.org.uk Phone: 0800 0025 400 Training: https://wemindandkellymatters.org.uk/services/education/our-training/ |
Kettering Complementary Therapy | Support maintaining mental and physical wellness, talks workshops taster sessions. Monthly meet ups. | For further information, contact: Chris 07791580218 Barb 07748591065 |
KCU (Kettering Community Unit) | Befriending and mentoring services, free clothing and furniture, personal development courses, volunteer placements. | For education / training or general enquiries email kcu@kcultd.org.uk or call 01536 481989. |
Kettering Library | Free activities for families Free use of computers Free warm space to use Health and Wellbeing days | Location: Sheep Street, Kettering Website: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/list-libraries/kettering-library |
Kettering Nature | Free to attend nature events. Wildlife surveying, bat walks, nature walks. | |
Kettering Refugee Assistance | Support for refugees and asylum seekers. Volunteer group offering support learning English and settling in locally. Also try the Resettlement Team at the council. | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ketteringrefugeeassistance Council Resettlement Team: resettlement@northnorthants.gov.uk |
Kettering Street Pastors | Practical, emotional and spiritual support on Saturday nights in Kettering town centre | Every Saturday, and the last Friday of the month (payday) 11pm-3am |
MIND Kettering | Crisis Cafe - drop ins. Wellness courses, peer support, pottery, Menopause Support Group, community visits, 1:1 sessions.' | Location: 49-51 Russell Street, Kettering, NN16 0EN Office & Phone Line: 09:00 - 16:30, Weekdays: 01536 523216 Email: info@ketteringmind.org.uk See more on their website:: https://ketteringmind.org.uk/support-and-services/ |
Narcotics Anonymous | Help for anyone with a problem with any substance/ drug. Speak to people who understand and can help you. | Help Line (in confidence) 0300 999 1212 10am-12 midnight. For meetings please visit https://meetings.ukna.org/meeting/search |
Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service. | 24/7 helpline for women, men and children affected from the trauma of domestic abuse. Referrals can be made by individuals or professionals. | 24/7 Helpline: 03000 120154 (in an emergency call 999) Website:https://www.ndas.co Email: advice@ndas-org.co.uk |
NHS referral - go to your doctor | 24/7 mental health helpline. Go to your GP to get referred for counselling. | Adult mental health 24/7 helpline: 0800 448 0828 Under 18 mental health helpline: 0800 170 7055 NHFT website: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ |
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis | Specialist trauma informed sexual violence counselling Emotional support Information and Advocacy Services are available to anyone aged 14+ who has experienced sexual violence, rape or childhood sexual abuse Self- referrals and/or professional referrals received online / via phone Helpline Independent Sexual Violence Advisor – provides information and advocacy, supporting to understand the criminal justice process | Contact number: 01604 250721 Call to self-refer or make a referral, or to get information on other services. https://www.northamptonshirerapecrisis.co.uk/ 0300 222 5930 helpline is open 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday |
Northamptonshire Rights and Equalities Council | Discrimination help in the workplace or applying for a job Mental health discrimination help Hate crime and impacts on mental health Creative activities supporting those who are a target of hate | 01604 400808 / 07393191482 Contact via social media: |
Picture the Difference (PtD) | PtD is a creative and performing arts organisation for children and young adults with additional needs. We co-produce purposeful community outcomes on relatable social themes, that allow those involved to develop their creative skills, personal qualities and to showcase their work. We encourage independence and employability skills by supporting individuals to share a skill, volunteer, develop their own arts projects and to maybe become a PtD Arts Leader. Our core values recognise that for wellbeing and happiness, it is important for people to find their place, purpose and a way to participate in their community. All referrals via website: https://linktr.ee/picthediff Or email Zoe Martin: admin@picthediff.com Mobile: 07947575190 Schools' Programme: speak to your school SEN Coordinator for referral. | Location: The William Knibb Centre, Montagu Street, Kettering, NN16 8AE Monday Night social group 7.30pm-9.30pm (teen & young adults) Traditional painting & drawing (local artist);band rehearsal; music production; board games/video games; pool; drama games) Try-it Tuesdays (young adults - limited, bookable spaces) Wednesdays - PtD on Stage 10am-3pm (young adults) script writing, music & prop making for community performances. PtD Schools' Programme 10am-3pm: Thursdays - KS3 students |
Samaritans (Kettering) | 24/7 helpline for support | Location: 111 Montagu Street Kettering NN16 8XL Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.uk (reply may take a few days). |
Shout | 24/7 texting service for mental health support | Text: 85258 Website: https://giveusashout.org/ |
Substance to Solution (S2S) | Support for those having issues with drugs and alcohol. 1:1's, peer lead groups, workshops. | Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/substance-to-solution-northamptonshire/kettering |
TALK (Men's online support in Kettering) | Online men's support & mental wellness | Contact for latest details: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgarside/ |
Voice Northants | Support for victims of a crime. | Call: 0300 303 1965 |
Youth Works | Youth counselling and emotional wellbeing support (ages 11 - 18), wellbeing drop-in wellbeing, activities for young people (see website). | Location: Keystone Centre, 97 Rockingham Rd, Kettering NN16 9HX Drop in support information: www.youthworksnorthamptonshire.org.uk/counselling/drop-in-support-and-sexual-health-service/ Activities: Youth Groups & Activities « Youth Works Northamptonshire |
Mental Health Services Kettering January 2024 (PDF, 170 Kb)
Mental Health Services Kettering January 2024
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