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We all experience times when we feel like we can’t cope, sometimes this can start to affect our everyday lives and prevent us from doing the things we normally do.

VitaMinds can help.  VitaMinds works in partnership with the NHS to provide talking therapy services, known as IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). We offer a range of short-term psychological therapies to adults 17-years and over, who are registered with a GP in and live in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley or Swale.

VitaMinds is a FREE service and you don’t need to visit a GP to get help –  the fastest way to get support is by entering your details into the VitaMinds Referral Assistant which pops up on this page. Alternatively, simply click the Self Refer button or call us on 0333 0153 495.

Service update: During Covid-19 we are still accepting referrals as normal, however, please note, as per Government guidelines we are currently unable to offer face to face appointments. We are continuing to provide consultations and treatment, but these appointments will be delivered remotely via online video. For a range of useful resources and helpful advice on how to cope during Covid-19 then please CLICK HERE

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Asking for help can seem like a big step, but it won’t seem so daunting once  you know what to expect. We offer a broad range of services to suit a variety of circumstances, so your journey with us will be unique to you.

How to access the service online

Complete your details on the VitaMinds Referral Assistant or select the Self-refer button.

How to access the service by phone

Call us on 0333 0153 495 during these hours*:

8am – 8pm Monday to Friday

9am – 12.30pm Saturday

We’ll take some details from you and arrange an appointment.

*We’re also available out of hours. One of our counsellors will provide you with immediate emotional support and take referral information from you.

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next?

We’ll book you in for a telephone assessment. Before your assessment, we’ll send you (by email or post) some questionnaires. Please fill these in before your appointment; this will help the therapist making the call.

Telephone assessments usually take 1 hour. Please try to find a private, quiet place beforehand.

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We are not an emergency service and are not able to help with immediate crisis situations. If you need immediate help please contact either your GP or go to the Accident and Emergency Department of your local hospital (24hrs).

Alternatively, if you’re experiencing a crisis and need a person talk things through with, you can call the Crisis Teams in your area.

Do you need urgent help?
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