Better Health: Every Mind Matters
We all need good mental health and well-being – it’s essential to living happy and healthy lives, and can help us sleep better, feel better, do the things we want to do and have more positive relationships. The NHS ‘Every Mind Matters’ website has a wealth of tips, advice and resources for you to use: Every Mind Matters – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
NHS Mental Health Advice
Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
Sussex Mental Healthline
This service is available to everyone who is concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative, friend or someone they care for. It supports children and young people. It is also the 24/7 mental health crisis line for those who feel at ‘breaking point’ and need support quickly. Visit Safe:Space Sussex – Sussex Mental Healthline or call NHS 111 and select ‘mental health’ or text the word SUSSEX to 85258 (24/7 mental health text-messaging support service).
Adult Mental Health Services
Sussex Partnership NHS Trust provide support and resources for adults (age 18 and over). Visit Getting help with your mental health :: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Staying Well Space
The Staying Well Space provides evening and weekend mental health crisis prevention support in a safe environment for adults aged 16 years and over. If you need urgent mental health support, outside of normal working hours, the Staying Well Space is here for you.
Open 7 days a week from 5pm to 10.30pm on weekdays and from 3pm to 10.30pm at weekends.
Contact the Staying Well service directly for help and advice from their team of friendly Recovery Advisors and Peer Support Workers. Telephone 0800 0236475 or email stayingwell.hastings@southdown.org or view their website Staying Well Space.
The Staying Well Space is located at St Leonards-On-Sea Wellbeing Centre at Carisbrooke House, Stockleigh Road, TN38 0JP (directions on their website).
Children’s Mental Health Services
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provide support and resources for children and young people. Visit Child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) :: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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iRock drop-in for 14-25 year olds
SHOUT Text Support
SHOUT is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service for anyone that is struggling to cope and needs to talk. Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 and a trained volunteers will reply to you. Visit giveusashout.org for more information.
Sussex Recovery College
Sussex Recovery College offer educational courses that focus on mental health and recovery. They design their courses specially to increase your knowledge and skills and help promote self-management. The aim is to enable you to take control by becoming an expert in your own wellbeing, so you can get on with your life despite mental health challenges – whether yours or those of someone close to you. Visit Sussex Recovery College.
Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Service
Op COURAGE provides a complete range of mental health care and support for Service leavers, reservists, veterans and their families. Visit OpCourage 0r call 0300 365 2000 (option 4).
