Services in Kettering for mental health support
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Below is a list of all mental health support services available 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 |
The Loss Foundation | The UK's only charity to specialise solely in supporting those who lose a loved one to cancer. | Call: 0300 200 4112 - (Office hours) Email - hello@thelossfoundation.org Facebook - thelossfoundation https://www.facebook.com/thelossfoundation Twitter - thelossfoundation - https://x.com/LossFoundation Instagram - thelossfoundation https://www.instagram.com/thelossfoundation/ partner loss to cancer - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1050750619395675 parent loss to cancer - https://www.facebook.com/groups/487786785950335 |
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
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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 |
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A-Z of Mental Health Services available in Kettering
Service | What they offer | When / where |
Accommodation Concern | Housing, Debt and Benefits Advice, Food Parcels, Charity Applications for White Goods | Phone: 01536 416560 Email: help@a-c.org.uk 1 & 7 Meadow Road Kettering NN16 8TL - Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri (Also at Mind "Crisis Cafe" on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm and Desborough Library on Thursdays 1.30pm to 4.30pm) https://www.accommodationconcern.co.uk/ |
Adult Learning | A range of courses including cookery, tech, creative skills, psychology and more. | |
Alcoholics Anonymous | The website has a "Chat Now" facility for those seeking help. Call for support or join local meetings. | Tuesday, Friday and Sunday evening meetings - varying times and locations, see link: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/Find-a-Meeting/Kettering Local helpline 01604 367788 runs from 10am-10pm daily. National helpline runs 24/7 0800 9177650 |
Age UK Northamptonshire | Services and support for older people in Northamptonshire Telephone befriending Day Centre | Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northamptonshire/ Kettering Day Centre, open 10am-3pm Monday to Friday Day Centre Link: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northamptonshire/our-services/day-centres/kettering-day-centre/ |
ARTworks | Sketching breakfast at Kino Lounge | Sketching breakfast, second Tuesday of the month See Facebook page for latest info: https://www.facebook.com/KDAS1905/ |
Averil Phillips | Free bereavement services for customers | Website: https://averilphillips.co.uk/resources/free-bereavement-counselling/ |
Cafeness | Have a pay-it-forward drink or cake and a chat with the owners. You can also play chess for free anytime | Location: Unit 1, Market Street Mews, Market St, Kettering NN16 0AH Open 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday to Saturday |
Calm Zone (Campaign Against Living Miserably) | Live chat support from 5pm-midnight every day. Calm guides on anxiety, addition, support after suicide, relationship breakdown, anger, bullying, exam stress, and more. | |
Citizen's Advice | Advice on multiple areas with specialist advice available for issues relating to Housing, Benefits, Debt, UC and Energy. Access to other specialist advice services via referral Access to CA services from outreach locations Remote advice via email and telephone. 1:1 and group sessions via Skills for Life - Multiply around surviving cost of living and household finances. | Kettering Office: Email advice: Outreach locations (Rothwell, Desborough, Burton Latimer) available for advice appointments - call office to book National Adviceline: (referring through to local office) 0800 144 8848 |
Cocaine Anonymous | In person meetings, every Tuesday | Location: Christ the King Church, Deeble Road, Kettering. NN15 7AA Tuesday, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pmhttps://centralukca.org/meetings/kettering/ |
C2C - Kettering Women's Centre | C2C offers support designed to equip women to believe in their potential, build self esteem, confidence, emotional regulation and wellbeing. One to one support. Courses include budgeting, healthy lifestyle, form filling, mentoring training, volunteering opportunities, peer mentoring and wellbeing groups. Service users can meet their Wellbeing Coach, Probation Officer, Assistant Psychologist and other professionals all in one place. There are hot desks for partners to work from, along with meeting space. | Location:1 Meadow Road, Kettering, NN16 8TLm- Accommodation Concern Building Email: KWCReferrals@c2csocialaction.com Phone: 0759 7575 988 Website: www.c2csocialaction.com/about-3-1 |
Evolve Behaviour change programme | A programme for individuals who have identified a need to change their abusive or violent behaviours. Self-referrals and referrals by Social Services or other agencies can be made. The programme is delivered over 30 weekly group sessions. Group members are encouraged to support each other whilst working through a range of topics and to talk about their behaviour during each session. | Eve 01604 230311 |
Family Support Link | 1-1 support for adults, young people and children whose lives are impacted by someone else's drug or alcohol use. Parents under pressure scheme: For parents of children aged 2-8 who are currently in treatment for drugs or alcohol misuse M-PACT (Moving Parents and Children Together) group: For parents with an alcohol or substance problem and at least one child aged 8-17(Groups are held at different intervals around the county please get in touch for further details) | Family Support Link, West End House, 60 Oxford Street, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 4JJ Support Helpline: 01933 227078 available from 10am-2pm Mon-Fri General Enquiries: 01933 224632 Email: contactus@family-supportlink.co.uk Website: https://familysupportlink.co.uk/ |
Groundwork / The Green Patch | Free yoga on Tuesdays, beautiful space to access with community garden, chickens, rabbits, Thursday health and wellbeing day, wellbeing walks with Ramblers Tai Chi classes Ongoing workshops Wellies in the woods, walks for families | Location: Valley Walk, Kettering, United Kingdom Free yoga - Tuesdays, 11am Tai Chi - Tues & Thurs, 10:00-10:30am Go to Facebook for the most up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenPatchKettering |
Johnny's Happy Place | Community Café, creative sessions, free groceries Free counselling Arts group Writing group | Location: 97 Rockingham Road, Keystone Centre, Kettering NN16 9HX Community Cafe, creative sessions, free groceries 10am-2pm, Saturday & Sunday Free counselling 12-2pm on Saturday Arts group - 12-2pm Saturday Writing group - 12-1:30 on Sunday |
Kelly's Heroes | Suicide prevention support and counselling Live chat 6-9pm every day Training in Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention and awareness, and self-harm awareness | 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 Meeting once a month talks workshops taster sessions How complementary therapies can that can help us cope with life's challenges Signposting & advice | Location: Jacques Room, St Andrews Church, Kettering, NN16 8RG When: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-9pm For further information, contact: Chris 07791580218 Barb 07748591065 Occasional Pop up Health and information hub |
KCU (Kettering Community Unit) | Befriending and mentoring services, for children, young people and adults. Free clothing and furniture through their Dignity in Crisis scheme. Week long mental health project at KCU - UK based mental health week in May - autism awareness on the Friday. How to get involved Volunteer placements from aged 11+. Free personal development courses (for 18+): Stress management and more. Many courses lead to a diploma. | Location: 51 Gold Street, Kettering NN16 8JB Dignity in Crisis - email carly.fawkes@kcultd.org.uk Referrals via email for mental health support: sylvia.mclevy@kcultd.org.uk or phone: 01536 481989. 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 Health and Wellbeing days | Location: Kettering Library, Sheep Street, Kettering, United Kingdom Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm Website: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/list-libraries/kettering-library Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ketteringlibrary/ |
Kettering Nature | Free to attend nature events. Wildlife surveying. Nature walks. Fresh air and exercise. | |
Kettering Refugee Assistance | Support for refugees and asylum seekers. This group of volunteers can help connect you with learning English or will try to help you with any other query you have. Also try the Resettlement Team at the council. | Email: info@kettra.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ketteringrefugeeassistance Council Resettlement Team: |
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 Friday) 11pm-3am Location: Kettering Town Centre |
The Loss Foundation | The UK's only charity to specialise solely in supporting those who lose a loved one to cancer. They provide:- Connect - Matching together two individuals with a similar loss to share their experiences to form a mutually supportive, meaningful connection and friendship. Therapy Groups - 12-week bereavement therapy led by Clinical Psychologists. Grief Workshops - Focused sessions addressing common grief-related challenges. Support Groups- Online bereavement groups for sharing stories and experiences. Retreats- Weekend retreat combining therapy and peer support. Walk and Talks -, take place throughout the UK - providing space for people to take steps through grief together | Call: 0300 200 4112 - (Office hours) Email - hello@thelossfoundation.org Facebook - thelossfoundation https://www.facebook.com/thelossfoundation Twitter - thelossfoundation - https://x.com/LossFoundation Instagram - thelossfoundation https://www.instagram.com/thelossfoundation/ partner loss to cancer - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1050750619395675 parent loss to cancer - https://www.facebook.com/groups/487786785950335 |
Men's Groups - TALK and Burton Brotherhood at The Pod | TALK - online men's support & mental wellness Burton Brotherhood - in person support & mental wellness by Pure Turtle Wellbeing. Meditation lessons - mentoring - massage - wellbeing support. | TALK - every X, online, More info on Instagram @jamesgarside Burton Brotherhood - every other Sat, 4-5:30pm Location: The Pod, 36 Spencer St, Burton Latimer, Kettering NN15 5SQ michael@pureturtle.co.uk |
MIND Kettering | Crisis Cafe Wellness courses: Anxiety Management, Depression Management, Anger Management, Mindfulness, Understand Yourself Better Peer Support (AM & PM options) Menopause Support Group Pottery Group Community Visits Intermediate Support Service Mental Health 1:1s | Location: 49-51 Russell Street, Kettering, NN16 0EN Crisis Cafe: 11:00 - 22:00, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday Office & Phone Line: 09:00 - 16:30, Weekdays Other activities varying times. 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. | Location: No matter what - Keystone, 97 Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9HX Mondays: 19:30 ~ 20:45 For other meetings please visit https://meetings.ukna.org/meeting/search Help Line (in confidence) 0300-999-1212 10 am - 12 midnight. |
Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service. | We support women, men and children across Northamptonshire to recover from the trauma of Domestic Abuse. Referrals can be made by individuals or professionals by calling, emailing, or accessing the website. 24/7 helpline Refuge provision Group work Community Support – drop ins and outreach. Virtual support through NDAS website. | 24/7 Helpline: 03000 120154 (in an emergency call 999) NDAS website: Email: advice@ndas-org.co.uk |
NHS referral - go to your doctor | Go to your GP to get referred for counselling. 24/7 mental health helplines. | Online / via phone Adult mental health 24/7 helpline: 0800 448 0828 Under 18 mental health helpline: Nhsft 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
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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). |
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Substance to Solution (S2S) | Support for those having issues with drugs and alcohol. 1:1 appointments Peer lead groups Workshops | Location: 20 Carrington Street, Kettering NN16 0BY Times vary - see below:. Tuesday 9:30 - 16:45 Wednesday 12:00 – 16:45 Thursday 9:30 - 16:45 Friday 9:30 - 16:00 Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/substance-to-solution-northamptonshire/kettering |
Voice Northants | Support for victims of a crime. | Location: Warwick House, Billing Road, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BE Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8am-6pm Tuesday, Thursday – 8am-8pm Saturday – 9am-5pm Call: 0300 303 1965 Email: info@voicenorthants.org Website: https://www.voicenorthants.org/ |
Youth Works | Youth counselling and emotional wellbeing support (ages 11 - 18), self referral/parent/carer referral via website Accessing Counselling « Youth Works Northamptonshire Drop In Wellbeing Cafe: mental health support for young people aged 10 - 18 Tuesdays in Corby Thursdays in Kettering 4pm - 8pm No need to book RE:Start - support for young people aged 16 - 25 transitioning from children's mental health services to adult services. Self or professionals referral via website. RE:Start « Youth Works Northamptonshire Support groups, family/parent support, activities for young people, holiday clubs (see website) | Location: Keystone Centre, 97 Rockingham Rd, Kettering NN16 9HX Tel: 01536 518339 email : enquiries@youthworksnorthamptonshire.org.uk Website: www.youthworksnorthamptonshire.org.uk Open Monday, Tuesday 9am - 6pm, Drop in Wellbeing Cafe - Thursdays 4pm - 8pm Drop in support information www.youthworksnorthamptonshire.org.uk/counselling/drop-in-support-and-sexual-health-service/ LGBTQI+ Group (Keystone) Mondays 4-5.30pm SEND Group (Knibb) Mondays 5-6pm Circus Skills (Knibb) Mondays 6pm-7pm Board Games Group (Keystone) Wednesdays 6pm - 7.30pm Sports Group (Knibb) Thursdays 4pm-5pm Knibb Montague Street Ketting NN16 8AE |