Helpful Organisations & Advice
Kent Family Mediation Service networks with and promotes a number of family and community organisations in Kent. We welcome organisations and agencies that would like to work with us to create a positive impact on the lives of people and families living in Kent.
If you would like to discuss ways of working alongside Kent Family Mediation Service, please get in touch.
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Key Support & Information
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. For a non-emergency police matter, call 101.
Kent Police
Police information, safety advice and links to support services for people living in communities across Kent.
Visit Kent Police
Mind
Mental health information, guidance and support, including help with finding appropriate services.
Visit MindSamaritans
Confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night. Call free on 116 123.
Visit Samaritans
Refuge
Specialist domestic abuse support. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is available free, 24 hours a day, on 0808 2000 247.
Visit Refuge
Men’s Advice Line
Confidential advice and support for male victims of domestic abuse and the people supporting them.
Visit Men’s Advice LineUK Benefits
Official government information about benefits, financial support, eligibility and making a claim.
View benefit guidanceSeparated Parenting Programme Directory
Find quality-assured online and face-to-face programmes that help separated parents reduce conflict and support their children’s wellbeing.
Search the directoryFamily Support & Support for Individuals
Services offering practical advice, emotional support, counselling and help for children, parents and families.
Adfam
Information and support for families affected by someone else’s drinking, drug use or gambling.
Visit Adfam
Home-Start UK
A network of trained volunteers and family-support specialists helping families with young children through challenging times.
Visit Home-Start
Relate
Relationship counselling and support for individuals, couples, parents, children and families.
Visit RelateYoungMinds
Mental health information and support for young people, parents, carers and professionals.
Visit YoungMinds
Rehab 4 Addiction
Information about addiction treatment and help finding appropriate rehabilitation and outpatient services.
Visit Rehab 4 Addiction
Dandelion Time
A Kent-based nature charity helping children and families recover from trauma, abuse and neglect and rebuild their relationships.
Visit Dandelion TimeCoram Family Lives
Parenting and family support by phone, WhatsApp, live chat, online information and local services.
Visit Coram Family Lives
Marriage Care
Relationship counselling and marriage preparation supporting couples through different stages of their relationships.
Visit Marriage CareOnePlusOne
Evidence-based relationship resources that help families and frontline workers address relationship difficulties early.
Visit OnePlusOneSchool-Home Support
Works with schools and families to address barriers to education and improve children’s attendance and life chances.
Visit School-Home SupportCounselling Directory
Search for counsellors and psychotherapists in Kent and find information about different types of therapy.
Find counselling in KentDomestic Abuse Support
Confidential specialist services for people experiencing domestic abuse and for those supporting them.
Oasis Domestic Abuse Service
Support for adults and children across Kent and Medway to live free from control, violence and fear.
Visit Oasis
The Freedom Programme
A programme helping women understand abusive behaviour and its effects on women and children.
Visit The Freedom ProgrammeWomen’s Aid
Information and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including access to a national service directory.
Visit Women’s AidAdvice for Single Parents & Separated Parents
Practical information and support concerning separation, parenting, family court, child arrangements and family relationships.
Citizens Advice
Independent advice about benefits, work, debt, housing, consumer rights, family matters and the law.
Visit Citizens AdviceCafcass
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service represents children’s interests in family court proceedings.
Visit CafcassChild Maintenance Service
Government guidance about arranging child maintenance when parents cannot agree an arrangement themselves.
View child maintenance guidanceGingerbread
Expert information, practical support and community for single-parent families in England and Wales.
Visit Gingerbread
OnlyMums & Dads
Support and accessible information for mums and dads making decisions during separation and divorce.
Visit OnlyMums & DadsNetmums
Parenting information, peer support and advice covering family life, separation and single parenting.
Visit NetmumsDNA Legal
Accredited personal and legal paternity testing, with options suitable for court and official purposes.
Visit DNA LegalBenefits, Maintenance & Housing Advice
Official guidance and independent tools that can help families understand financial support, maintenance and housing options.
Turn2us Benefits Calculator
Use a free and confidential calculator to check which benefits and financial support you may be entitled to claim.
Use the calculatorChild Benefit
Official information about eligibility, payment rates, making a claim and reporting changes.
View Child Benefit guidanceKent Homechoice
Apply to a housing register, make a housing-options enquiry and find guidance about homelessness and affordable housing in Kent.
Visit Kent Homechoice