Mental health

Mind

Resources for mental health. Visit mind.org.uk

NHS Sussex 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for urgent support, available 24 hours a day.

Call 111, 24 hours a day or visit https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/nhs-111-mental-health

Samaritans

If something’s bothering you or you feel you can’t cope, you can;

• call in on any day between 10am and 10pm at Dubarry House, Newtown Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6AE
• call  01273 772277 (local phone rates) or  freephone  116123 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• visit https://www.samaritans.org/branches/brighton/

e-wellbeing YMCA

e-wellbeing YMCA is a digital wellbeing service and participation group for young people aged 13–25 who live in Sussex, including Brighton & Hove. It is run by YMCA DownsLink Group. Visit https://e-wellbeing.co.uk/

Youth Advice Centre (YAC)

The Youth Advice Centre (YAC) provides free information, advice and support for young people aged 13–25 on issues including emotional wellbeing, housing, relationships, employment, benefits and personal development. Visit https://www.ymcadlg.org/

Brighton Housing Trust (BHT) – Mental health and wellbeing service

BHT offers a variety of activities that help people to learn ways to cope with the challenges and changes they may be faced with:

• one-to-one sessions with trained counsellors
• wellbeing groups with trained counsellors
• Practical life-skills workshops
• Practical advice and signposting with a dedicated caseworker
• Peer led groups and activities
• Peer support volunteer and mentor training
• Women only counselling and drop in provided by Threshold Women’s Services

Fees: FREE for residents of Brighton and Hove.

Access: Contact BHT on 01273 645 400 or email enquiries@bht.org.uk for information about current support services and referral options. Visit https://www.bht.org.uk/services/mental-health-wellbeing/

RISE

RISE support anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse or intimate partner violence (violence, emotional and sexual abuse and coercive control, including children and young people). Clients are usually offered 12 weekly sessions of 50 minutes each.
Fees: RISE operate a sliding scale for fees and do not prevent any individual accessing therapy if they cannot make a nominal contribution to the cost of their therapy.
Access: you can refer yourself via the RISE Helpline 0300 323 9985 or visit https://riseuk.org.uk/

Rock Clinic

The Rock Clinic Association, a registered charity, is a co-operative association of psychotherapists and counsellors, yoga teachers and complementary therapists providing accessible therapy to the community of Brighton, Hove and Sussex.
The Rock has two sites across the city:

• Rock East, 270 Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5TA
• Rock West, 8 Western Street, Brighton BN1 2PG

Both Clinics have facilities for individual psychological and physical therapy, with space for group work. There is full disabled access at Rock West and good disabled access at Rock East.
Fees: Flexible depending on what you can afford, but usually a minimum of £10.
Access: You can refer yourself using the contact details on their website

Sussex Recovery College

Sussex Recovery College offers educational courses about mental health and recovery which are designed to increase your knowledge,  skills and promote self-management. This may help you take control and become an expert in your own wellbeing and recovery and get on with your life despite mental health challenges.
Fees: Currently all courses at the Recovery College are free to attend for people with moderate to severe mental health challenges, their supporters (relatives, friends and carers) and staff from partner organisations.
Access: Contact Sussex Recovery College via their contact page for information about courses and enrolment. Visit https://www.sussexrecoverycollege.org.uk/contact

Samaritans

24 hours a day, 365 days a year, over-the-phone support. Visit https://samaritans.org

NSPA (National Suicide Prevention Alliance)

The National Suicide Prevention Alliance. Visit https://nspa.org.uk/

MoneyHelper

Free and impartial money guidance and support backed by the UK Government. Visit https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en

National Careers Service

Careers information, advice and guidance. Visit https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/