Solace Café
Support service for people at risk of developing an emotional crisis and in need of support and social contact.
For immediate support: Kent and Medway Crisis Support call 0800 107 0160, Samaritans call 116 123 or Text KENT to 85258
Support service for people at risk of developing an emotional crisis and in need of support and social contact.
For immediate support: Kent and Medway Crisis Support – 0800 107 0160, Samaritans – 116 123 or Text KENT to 85258
Support service for people at risk of developing an emotional crisis and in need of support and social contact.
For immediate support: Kent and Medway Crisis Support – 0800 107 0160, Samaritans – 116 123 or Text KENT to 85258
The Solace Café provides a safe and non-judgemental environment for people to meet others with similar problems, and to access mental health support and advice from peers and professionals. We are not a counselling service but are here to listen and are able to offer suggestions and signposting about how to access other support in the local area.
The café is run by our experienced and welcoming team and is currently operating in person at the Sevenoaks Wellbeing Centre on Monday and Tuesday evenings, Tonbridge on a Wednesday and Friday, Tunbridge Wells on Thursday evenings and online via Zoom on Saturday evenings.
As well as a group space for peer support and crisis prevention, we offer 1-to-1s for individuals approaching crisis point and new visitors. If you are a new visitor, please contact us in advance (see ‘How do I attend’ below), so we can offer you the level of support you require.
The Solace Café is open at the times and locations below:
Monday and Tuesday afternoon/evening in person in Sevenoaks:
West Kent Mind Wellbeing Centre
34 St Johns Road
Sevenoaks
TN13 3LW
3.30pm – 7.30pm: Solace Café
Wednesday and Friday afternoon/evening in person in Tonbridge:
Christ Church URC
Tonbridge
TN9 1SG
Tonbridge & Malling have a public car park behind the church, located between Sainsbury’s petrol station and Sainsbury’s store (TN9 1SF). The car park is Pay & Display.
3.30pm – 7.30pm: Solace Café
Thursday afternoon/evening in person in Tunbridge Wells:
Brains Matter
3 Culverden Park
Tunbridge Wells
TN4 9QT
3.30pm – 5.30pm: Solace Café
6pm – 7.30pm: 1-to-1s & new clients
Saturday evening online via Zoom:
5pm – 7pm: Solace Café
7.30pm – 9pm: 1-to-1s & new clients
I was diagnosed with a mental health condition a few years ago. The diagnosis left me scared and confused as to what it meant for me and my life. Solace has been THE most effective support for me in coming to terms with my condition.
I was diagnosed with a mental health condition a few years ago. The diagnosis left me scared and confused as to what it meant for me and my life. Solace has been THE most effective support for me in coming to terms with my condition.