Early intervention service

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Temporary pause to referrals

We are currently pausing new referrals to our Children’s Early Intervention Mental Health Service. We know this may be upsetting or disappointing for families seeking support, and we are truly sorry. This decision has not been taken lightly and reflects the pressure on services and our commitment to providing safe, meaningful care.

If you would like to be notified if this service reopens, or for us to contact you in the coming weeks as we prepare to launch counselling for children in response to increased demand, please complete this form.

If your children is in immediate crisis or needs urgent help please contact:

  • Childline: Children and young people can call 0800 1111 for free, 24/7 support.
  • NSPCC Helpline: Call 0808 800 5000 for advice if you are worried about a child.

Our Early Intervention Service is currently funded until April 2026, and referrals have risen to a level where, without further funding beyond this date, we are unable to continue the service. Our immediate priority is to ensure that the children already referred receive the care and support they need, rather than risking longer waits or reduced quality of care as the funding period comes to an end.

  • If additional funding is secured, we will reopen referrals. This is a vital service that is greatly needed in West Kent, and one we are deeply committed to providing.
  • In the meantime, we are continuing to ensure that children already referred to the service receive the care and support they need.

How can you help?

This service matters, and it’s at risk.

In April 2026, the funding that allows us to run our vital early intervention mental health service for children will come to an end.

Every day, we see just how desperately this service is needed. In January alone, we received almost 30 referrals from young people needing our help. That’s 30 children reaching out because they are struggling, children who need support now, not months or years down the line.

Early support can change a child’s life, helping them feel heard, understood, and supported before difficulties become overwhelming.
By donating or fundraising today, you can help protect this service and ensure children in West Kent continue to receive the early mental health support they desperately need.

Help us be there when children need us most.

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