If you need safeguarding support during the school summer break when the school is closed -  please contact the following agencies: 

• Kent integrated children's services (Social Care) on Tel: 03000 41 11 11 

• Childline on 0800 1111

• Samaritans

• Kent School Health 

• Kent Police on 101

In an emergency or where a child is immediate risk of harm, we would advise that you call 999.

Please find below some information on mental health support available in Kent for young people, parents and carers over the summer break.

Kooth

If you are aged between 10 and 25-years-old, Kooth offers an online mental health community giving free and confidential advice. You can chat with a team member about anything that is on your mind.

• Resources for schools

• Resources for families

Kent and Medway's Mental Wellbeing Information Hub

Kent and Medway’s Mental Wellbeing Information Hub is an online one-stop place to help signpost you to support and services. Whether you are feeling anxious or stressed, down or low or are just interested in finding out what help is available, the information hub is there for you.

Release the Pressure

Life can get really tough sometimes, but talking can help. Release the Pressure have a highly trained and experienced team available 24/7 to provide expert support no matter what you are going through. Don’t suffer in silence: Text the word SHOUT to 85258 or call 0800 107 0160 for free confidential support at any time.

Samaritans

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123.