Supporting Autism Families

• Help for families of autistic people

Domestic Violence Helplines:

• Family Lives UK (Supporting parents who experience abuse by a child): 0808 800 2222
• Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Karma Nirvana (supporting those who experience honour-based abuse): 0800 5999 247
• Mankind Initiative (for men experiencing domestic abuse): 01823 334244
• National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
• National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0330

Mental Well-Being Support

Launch of New Mental Wellbeing Support Info Hub:

Health partners and providers, local authorities and emergency services across Kent and Medway are working together to provide information on local support services to help people’s mental wellbeing during the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic crisis.

Kent County Council Director of Public Health, Andrew Scott-Clark said: “The challenging reality of lockdown is creating uncertainty and anxiety for many. The constant news can feel overwhelming and you may be adjusting to a different way of life, with children off school, many people not working or working from home, as well as not seeing family, friends and colleagues.

“This anxiety is natural, and we are all feeling it. Fortunately, there are things that we can do to protect our mental health and to support the wellbeing of our friends and family.

• 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
• Looking after your Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Well Being activity ideas for families
• Young Minds