Help save young lives by funding access to treatment

A growing crisis is affecting young people across Kent - and help is urgently needed. 

Ketamine addiction is rising rapidly among under‑24s, with devastating consequences. Prolonged use can cause severe mental health difficulties and life-changing physical harm. Families across Kent are watching their loved ones lives unravel because of ketamine. Without access to treatment, many young people have nowhere safe to turn. 

Many young people caught in ketamine addiction want help, but the cost of residential rehab puts recovery out of reach. Without access to funded treatment, too many are forced back into unsafe situations and continued drug use. 

For these young people, help cannot wait. 

At Kenward Trust, we believe nobody should be turned away because they don’t have the money to get well. 

Joel, Jack and Saul at Kenward Trust, now in recovery from ketamine addiction

How you can help save lives

Your support can give someone the chance to recover and rebuild their life. 

Young people affected by ketamine addiction need specialist treatment quickly - but for many, the cost of residential rehab puts recovery out of reach. 

Kenward Trust is Kent’s local addiction charity, with over 58 years’ experience supporting people affected by drug and alcohol addiction and helping them rebuild their lives. 

We are aiming to raise £156,000 to ensure up to 12 young people can access fully supported residential treatment over the next year - when they need it most.

No one should have to reach crisis point before they can access help.

Your support gives someone: 

• A safe, stable place away from drugs 

• Professional therapy and medical support 

• Time, space and guidance to begin recovery 

• A real opportunity to rebuild life beyond addiction 

For young people struggling with ketamine addiction and the families who love them - your support is life-changing. 

How you can help

Your support can help ensure young people can access treatment when they.need it most.