Mental Health Services and Resources
Suitable for an immediate crisis
24-hour services
SHOUT
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and in need of support, the Shout crisis messenger service provides free, 24/7 crisis support.
Text support line for young people. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, there are Shout Volunteers to speak to, day or night. Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text from wherever you are in the UK. They can help with issues including panic attacks, anxiety, depression, bullying, relationships, family problems etc.
To start a conversation, text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258.
Childline
Free and confidential helpline for support for young people.
Call 0800 1111
Sussex Mental Healthline Crisis Line
24/7 telephone service offering listening support, advice, information and signposting to anyone experiencing difficulties with their mental health. It’s available to anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend. You do not need an appointment. It offers support to those who may be in crisis or distressed.
Call 111 (option 2) or 0800 500 0101
Papyrus - Prevention of Young Suicide
HOPELINE247 is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
Every day 24 hours a day: 0800 068 41 41, or text 07860 039 967, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
NHS out of hours
Call 111. If your life is at imminent risk, call the emergency services on 999.
Further support available to young people
open during office hours
E-Motion
Online counselling for 12-18 year olds in East Sussex
Chat Health
You can text the team about anything: Exam stress, if you are feeling depressed or sad, sexual health or body image concerns, healthy lifestyle advice or if you feel anxious or worried about anything. The number is monitored by the School Health Service, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
Text 07480 635424 (West Sussex)
Text 07480 635423 (Brighton & Hove)
Text 07505 332373 (East Sussex)
iRock East Sussex
Welcome to i-Rock East Sussex
If you’re aged 14-25 and live in East Sussex then i-Rock is here to help you.
Reaching young people in our locality remains our number one priority and we have such good feedback when we get it right, so please encourage young people to contact us through our virtual platform Attend Anywhere; you can chat with us in our virtual drop in service by video call, audio call or text chat, we are online waiting to chat every weekday between 11am and 6pm.
Or email us at: irockeastsussex@spft.nhs.uk to book a face to face appointment at Hastings, Eastbourne or Newhaven.
IROCK is run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and works in collaboration with East Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group and Department for Education.
iRock Horsham
Welcome to i-Rock Horsham District
i-Rock Horsham District is a support and advice hub for young people aged 14 to 25 and living in West Sussex.
We offer a range of support services to help with issues such as mental and emotional health, relationships, money and benefits, family problems, bullying, housing, education and employment. We can also assist you in accessing specialist support from services if needed.
You can get support and advice from i-Rock Horsham District by dropping in or booking an appointment, either face to face at our centre in Hurst Café (formerly Horsham Youth Centre) or by using our virtual platform, which means you can choose to access the service in the way that works best for you.
Call: 01403885333
Email: irockwestsussex@spft.nhs.uk
Visit: https://linktr.ee/irockhd
Nacoa
A non-judgemental helpline for those affected by their parents drinking. Run by those with lived experience. Helpline available Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm.
Call: 0800 358 3456
Email: helpline@nacoa.org.uk
Visit: https://nacoa.org.uk/
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
If you’re feeling unsafe around family members or partners, you can speak to these people.
Call: 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
Live chat: Monday to Friday 3-10pm www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Alumina / https://www.selfharm.co.uk/
Apps:
How we feel (Apple / Google Play)
Staying Alive (Apple / Google Play)
WellMind (Apple / Google Play)
Mindshift (Apple / Google Play)
What’s Up? (Apple / Google Play)
