North Kent Mind’s Group Support offers a range of in-person and virtual wellbeing courses and activity groups designed to help adults improve their mental health, build coping strategies, and connect with others in a supportive environment.
Our courses use cognitive behavioural techniques and focus on practical skills for managing depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem. Each course runs for 1.5 hours weekly over 6 weeks, with tasks to complete at home. We also offer longer activity groups and virtual sessions to support ongoing wellbeing and social inclusion.
- Managing Depression: Understand depression, challenge negative thoughts, and learn tips to maintain mental wellbeing.
- Managing Anxiety: Explore anxiety, regain control over emotions, and develop problem-solving and relaxation skills.
- Improving Self-Esteem, Confidence & Assertiveness: Build self-worth, confidence, and assertiveness to break cycles of low self-esteem.
- Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques: Practice relaxation, identify stressors, and learn strategies to manage stress from work, family, health, and finances.
- Mindfulness: Learn to pay attention to the present, understand thoughts and feelings, and apply mindfulness in daily life.
- Mental Wellbeing Matters: Focus on empowerment, resilience, self-care, and self-expression for better mental health.
- Recovery-Based Activity Groups: Weekly 2-hour sessions in Dartford, Gravesend, and Swanley with creative activities, Tai Chi, music, and open discussions, plus a follow-up wellbeing space with refreshments and bespoke support.
- Virtual Weekend Wellbeing Space: Digital peer support sessions on Saturday mornings for those who are isolated, helping build confidence and social skills.
All groups aim to reduce social isolation, promote peer support, and foster a sense of community. Our wellbeing space is open to the public, offering opportunities to sign up, ask questions, and discuss any anxieties about joining.
How to access: Self-referrals are welcome via our online form. For Wellbeing Services (DGS), please use the referral form linked on our website.
Location: Most groups are held in person in Dartford, Gravesend, and Swanley, with some virtual options available.
Cost: No cost information is provided; please contact us for details.