Blackthorn Trust

Address

St Andrews Road, Maidstone, ME16 9AN

What we do

Blackthorn Trust is a Maidstone-based Health and Community Hub where people can recover, grow and develop.

We have been running for over 35 years, supporting people with physical and mental health conditions. We offer workshop activities and specialist therapies at our unique site which includes a large biodynamic garden, craft, kitchen & woodwork studios and therapy rooms. Our work is based on the belief that more than medication is required to affect positive change.

Blackthorn Trust supports local people with mental health or long term physical conditions to gain practical, life and social skills. The six-month programme combines workshops, which teach a range of skills and help to reduce social isolation, with 1-2-1 support from a staff mentor to help individuals set their own goals, develop self-care strategies and improve their wellbeing.