The contact details listed below are just some of the services available for information, advice or support.
Support for mental health and well-being:
- Speaking to the GP about any concerns or support needs can be a good first step.
- NHS Direct provides 24-hour help and guidance on available services. Call on 111.
- Brighton and Hove Wellbeing service is an NHS Talking Therapies service for adults (18+) with anxiety and depression in Brighton and Hove. Young people can refer themselves via the website (www.brightonandhovewellbeing.org/talkingtherapies) or ask a GP to refer.
- Mind is a national charity providing information about mental health challenges and support. Visit www.mind.org.uk or call 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm).
- Young Minds provides mental health information specifically for young people. Visit their website on www.youngminds.org.uk.
- Local Mind provides information about specific mental health services across Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, and West Sussex (www.mindcharity.co.uk).
Support in a crisis:
- Mental Health Rapid Response (MHRRS) provides NHS telephone support to adults (18+) in Brighton and Hove experiencing a mental health crisis who think they are at risk of harming themselves or others. Call 0300 304 0078 (Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, weekends and bank holidays 10am-10pm).
- Papyrus Hopeline247 is a crisis helpline for young people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. Call on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours), text 88247, or email [email protected].
- Saneline is an out-of-hours crisis helpline offering support to people with mental health issues. Call on 0300 304 7000 (4pm-10pm every day)
- Shout provide free, confidential, 24/7 text-based support for anyone struggling to cope. Text ‘shout’ to 85258.
- Go to A&E or call an ambulance on 999 if a young person is at imminent risk of seriously harming themselves or already has done so and requires urgent medical attention.
Other support:
- Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) 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.brighton-hove.gov.uk and go to the relevant section for further details.
- YMCA Youth Advice Centre Brighton provides advice and support to 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 who have experienced sexual assault including rape. They can be called 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 or the local branch on www.cabrightonhove.org for details on telephone and face-to-face advice.