Emerge Projects at Darent Valley Hospital

Our youth workers provide short term support for young people who find themselves in A&E because they are struggling with self-harm or feeling suicidal.

At Darent Valley Hospital, we’re available 7pm-11pm Monday to Thursday to come and be with you during your admission.

You can call us on 07984 008 248 or ask a member of the staff to call us on your behalf.

Or drop us a text and we will get back to you on the next working day.

Drop us an email at: hellodvh@emergeadvocacy.com

Queen Mary Satellite

Emerge has a satellite project at Queen Mary‘s Hospital, Sidcup.

If you are aged between 10-25 years and have recently attended Queen Mary Hospital due to self-harm, suicidal attempt or emotional crisis, you can access our follow up support.

To find out more about this support, visit our Follow Up page and use the form at the bottom of the page to register your interest.

If you would like to discuss your situation with a member of our team, you can call us on 07984 008 248

or email us at helloqmh@emergeadvocacy.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Meet The Team

Vallie

Hello ! I am the Project Lead for Darent Valley Hospital. I believe humans are powerful beings, yet sometimes we forget how awesome we are; so it is with great pleasure that I get the joy of being a voice of hope, walking alongside a person with their journey into recovery and wellbeing! In my spare time I am a fitness instructor having fun through movement, motivating fitness and a healthy lifestyle, which may have spread to my own children who are all sporty in their own various ways!

Beks

Hiya! I’m Beks, a Youth Support Worker for Darent Valley. It is a blessing to be able to support young ones going through tough times, to help them see there is light and that people do want to help!
You can usually find me at the cinema or curled up reading a good book. I also love photography.

Emily

Hi, I’m Emily, one of the Youth Support Workers for the Darent Valley Project. It’s a privilege to be able to work alongside young people providing them with support and encouragement through difficult times.
I have been working with children with additional needs in school but now my main focus is supporting my adult children. I enjoy walks by rivers and lakes and binge watching a good series! I’m currently studying a degree in Childhood and Youth Studies.

Anthonia

Hi, I’m Anthonia and I’m currently a trainee Youth Support Worker part of the Diamond team at Darrent Valley Hospital in Kent. I am looking forward to making a difference in the lives of the young people that I’ll be opportuned and privileged to work with, to bring about a positive change in their life and bring joy to the hearts of those that love and care for them.
I love to dance and enjoy baking but -for the record- I only bake one type of simple but delicious cake! I love hanging out with my friends, we have a social group where we organise different activities every month and I look forward to these events.

I also currently volunteer and work in the children’s church at Eastgate. I am currently doing a training on early years and I hope to explore opportunities in this area to continue to work with the next generation in preparing them to soldier on with wisdom, courage and to have a clear identity of who they are.