The contact details listed below are just some of the services available for information, advice or support.

Support for your mental health and well-being:

  • Speaking to the GP about any concerns or support needs is a good first step.
  • West Sussex Talking Therapies is an NHS psychological therapy service for adults (18+) with anxiety and depression in West Sussex. Young people can refer  themselves via the website (www.westsussextalkingtherapies.nhs.uk) or ask a GP to make a referral. 
  • Pathfinder West Sussex provides advice, information and a range of local services to support people in West Sussex with their mental health and wellbeing. Visit www.pathfinderwestsussex.org.uk
  • West Sussex Mind provide local mental health support for young people aged 16-25. Visit www.westsussexmind.org/help_and_support/specialist-services/support-for-younger-people
  • Young Minds provides information specifically for young people. Visit: www.youngminds.org.uk.
  • E-Wellbeing is a a digital wellbeing service and participation group for young people across Sussex, run by YMCA DownsLink Group. Visit www.e-wellbeing.co.uk/

Support in a crisis:

  • Call NHS Direct on 111 and select the mental health option to be connected to a 24/7 mental health crisis line. This is known locally as Sussex Mental Healthline.
  • Visit a Staying Well ‘crisis cafe’, providing walk-in crisis mental health support for adults aged 18+ in Crawley and Worthing. For details of your local centre, visit: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help/staying-well-services
  • Shout provide free, confidential, 24/7 text-based support for anyone struggling to cope. Text ‘SUSSEX’ to 85258.
  • Go to A&E or call an ambulance on 999 if a young person is at immediate risk of seriously harming themselves or already has done so and requires urgent medical attention. 

Other support:

  • West Sussex County Council (WSCC) provide information and support on a range of local issues including housing, homelessness, benefits, and social care support for keeping children and adults safe and well. Visit the website on www.westsussex.gov.uk and go to the relevant section for further details.
  • Change Grow Live Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network provide local drug and alcohol support services for adults in West Sussex. Email: [email protected], phone 0330 128 1113, or visit www.changegrowlive.org/drug-alcohol-wellbeing-network-west-sussex for more information.
  • YMCA Downslink provides advice and support to local young people on issues including sexual health, benefits and money, drugs and alcohol, employment, education, and training, and family mediation. Visit their website for more information on www.ymcadlg.org/what-we-do/support-and-advice/youth-advice-centre-yac
  • The Saturn Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides free, confidential healthcare and support to people aged 14+ in Sussex after experiencing sexual assault. Call for immediate, 24/7 support on 0330 223 0099 or visit their website on www.saturncentre.org
  • Citizen’s Advice provide free, confidential, and impartial advice on a range of issues. You can visit the national website on www.citizensadvice.org.uk, the West Sussex branch on www.advicewestsussex.org.uk, or call 0808 278 7969.
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