Medway Council is committed to the wellbeing of all its residents, which is why we have partnered with Qwell to provide free online wellbeing and mental health support to everyone in our community.
For a list of other support services available please visit Medway’s Support with your mental health
Qwell is available for free to all adults in Medway. You don’t need to have seen a GP and there are no waiting lists.
You may already be using Medway Council support services, such as the Children & Family Hubs or Local Offer for Care Leavers. Or, you may be completely new to care services and just be looking for some support through difficult times.
Everyone is welcome at Qwell.
Having a baby is a big change and can bring lots of different feelings for mothers, fathers, and carers. It’s okay to need some help during this time. Medway Council have partnered with Qwell so that new parents in Medway can find support through self-help recourses online communities with other parents in similar situations and free counselling sessions.
For more information about support for new parents in Medway, please visit Medway’s Start for Life Offer
Leaving care and transitioning to independence is a significant step in your life. It can bring a mix of emotions and challenges, and it’s important to know that support is available. Medway Council has funded Qwell which offers a safe, confidential space where you can access mental health support tailored to your unique experiences as a care leaver.
To learn more about the support available for care leavers in Medway, please visit Medway’s Care Leavers Local Offer.
Qwell is 100% free – always. There are no waiting lists, no charges and no need for a referral – just a friendly community and a team of professionals on hand to listen and offer support.
Qwell is packed with useful resources, tools and guidance on navigating all kinds of challenges, dealing with many common issues and improving your mental health. Our platform is accessible 24/7.
We know you lead a busy life. That’s why our trained mental health practitioners work extended hours at evenings and weekends. We make sure we’re available 365 days a year, even at Christmas and public holidays.
Qwell is open 24 hours a day. In short, we’re here whenever you need us.
We are a BACP-accredited mental health service. That means you can trust our advice and rely on the therapeutic tools and activities you find inside Qwell.
Share your challenges with the community and our practitioners – only if you feel like it.
Check in – whenever you feel like you want to. Qwell is here whenever you need us.
Our supportive, welcoming forums are a great place to connect with others who may feel the same way you do.
Each discussion board is a judgement-free zone. All comments are pre-moderated so you can feel safe to open up.
Whatever’s on your mind, our team of friendly practitioners are here to listen and offer therapeutic advice.
You can text-chat directly, or send us an email inside Qwell.
Qwell is packed with resources, mini-activities and goal-setting tools that can help you take small steps on your path to recovery.
In Medway Qwell has been funded by Medway Council and the NHS to offer free, anonymous mental health support to all adults in Medway
We have a youth service called Kooth. It’s available to young people between 10-25 in many areas across the UK. Please visit kooth.com to find out more.
Qwell Medway is funded by NHS Kent and Medway, Medway Public Health and Kent police and crime commissioner, Qwell is part of Kooth PLC.
Qwell is a completely anonymous service. For further information on our data and privacy policy, please visit https://www.qwell.io/privacy
Qwell is available wherever it has been commissioned. We are active in many areas of the UK. To find out more, visit http://www.qwell.io
Understanding our users’ backgrounds helps us check that the services we provide are reaching as many people, from as many backgrounds, as possible. It also helps us signpost you to the right services & support. Historically, some sections of society slip through the cracks of traditional mental health support. We are dedicated to ensuring this doesn’t happen with Qwell, and really appreciate your help.
