HeadStart Kent

HeadStart Kent is part of Kent County Council's Early Help and Preventative Services and aims to help young people cope better when faced with difficult circumstances in their lives, preventing them from experiencing common mental health problems by supporting young people to develop their own resilience to cope with the everyday pressures they may face throughout their lives.

Mood Spark website

Kent Young Carers

Kent Young Carers is the countywide service for Young Carers aged 5-18 across Kent. Young Carers are taking on caring responsibilities for a family member with a long-term illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse issue.  KYC works with schools, communities, and statutory and voluntary agencies to identify hidden young carers. Following assessment, KYC offer a range of short-term interventions including signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops. More about KYC here.

Kent Young Carers