Useful Links
Affiliations
As well as activities that Wellbeing in the Weald offers, we are also affiliated with a number of other organisations that offer activities that may be of interest to local people.
Hands of Hope are a local charity based in Hawkhurst whose purpose is to teach people practical ways to sustain, conserve and protect the natural environment. They are restoring a Walled Kitchen Garden and kindly support us by growing many of the vegetable plants, for us to plant on the allotment. Wellbeing in the Weald nominated them for the Queens Award for Voluntary Service which they were awarded in June 2022.
melody in mind Choir (Cranbrook)
Love to sing? Melody in Mind Choir rehearses on Wednesdays in the Vestry Hall in Cranbrook from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Wealden Men's Shed (Cranbrook) - part of Kent Sheds
A social hub for men over 18 - socialise, make friends, upskill and more. For more information about the Cranbrook Men's Shed, please contact Paul Chapman on 07702 842585.
Helpful Links
Wellbeing in the Weald is not a healthcare provider and we do not provide advice ourselves. However, we are happy to provide some links to other organisations that may be helpful if you, or someone you care about, is struggling with life.
General Help
Health and high quality care for all, now and for future generations.
The Cranbrook Branch of the CAB is located in Cranbrook Library. It is open on Wednesday mornings between 10am and 12.30pm for drop-ins. Wednesday afternoon slots are also available, but must be pre-booked. Contact the library for more details. Alternatively, please call the Tunbridge Wells CAB advice line on 0808 278 7992.
Community Centre for Debt Advice
Community debt advice for Staplehurst.
Mental Health Concerns
At Mind, we’ll listen, we’ll give you support and advice, and we’ll fight your corner.
Heads Together work to ensure that people feel comfortable with their own and their friends and family everyday mental health and well being.
We provide support services to empower people affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning.
ANXIETY
Make Anxiety a thing of the past.
No Panic offers advice, support, recovery programs and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders.
Young Adults and Children
We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges.
Our advisers can offer confidential advice and support to young people feeling suicidal.
The objective of the Sam West Foundation is to promote awareness, diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues affecting children, young adults and their families.
Fegans cares holistically for children and families through counselling and parenting support.
Men's Health
The Men’s Health Forum is a British registered charity whose mission is to improve the health of men and boys in England, Wales and Scotland.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. CALM exists to change this. Join the campaign to take a stand against suicide.
DRUG PROBLEMS
Honest Information about drugs.
HELP BY TEXT MESSAGING
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.