Rising Sun is proud to be a partner of the Kent Therapeutic Alliance

Rising Sun are proud to be part of the new Kent Therapeutic Alliance, providing specialist domestic abuse support to children and young people with mental health needs.

The Kent Therapeutic Alliance and Support Service (KTASS) is supporting the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Kent.

With one referral pathway for two great services, KTATSS is making it easier for children and young people to access the right mental health and wellbeing support, exactly when they need it. Both services support children’s mental health in slightly different way. A single referral gives access to the right support from either service.

Kent Therapeutic Support Service offers support for mild to moderate challenges.

Kent Therapeutic Alliance provides support for moderate challenges, working in partnership with other local services to ensure coordinated care.

Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Domestic abuse has a huge impact on children and young people’s mental health – 31% of children who die by suicide are recorded as having been living in households where domestic abuse was present (Woodhouse, 2025), and so we are incredibly grateful that this need has been recognised.

Through the Kent Therapeutic Alliance, Rising Sun is providing specialist domestic abuse support to children and young people aged 5-18. This may include mentoring, counselling or art therapy. The services helps young people understand and manage the impact of domestic abuse and supports their emotional recovery.

It supports children and young people who may be experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma-related behaviours, difficulties at school or challenges forming safe and healthy relationships because of their experience. The services helps them feel safer, more confident and better able to cope.

It was fantastic to attend the launch day recently and share how our mentoring and counselling services can positively impact child and young survivors, as well as hear from other partners about the amazing services they are going to be providing for children and young people across Kent. Thanks Salus for an inspiring day!

You can find out more about the other amazing services involved below: