Summer holidays mental health support
10 July 2025
As the summer holidays approach, the change of routine and being away from school friends can create some pressures, like isolation and loneliness for young people.
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.
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.