Mental health

Good mental health recognises when you do not have good mental health- it is ok to not feel ok. There are times when we all need support with our mental health.

Local and national organisations who offer talking in person and online support

Sussex Mental Healthline

Phone 111 and select option 2 (available 24/7)
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help/sussex-mental-health-crisis-line

The Samaritans

Phone 116 123 (available 24/7)
https://www.samaritans.org/

Text the word Sussex to 85258 (available 24/7)

Find the support you need, near you

Pathfinder West Sussex

West Sussex Mind

Phone 0300 303 5652 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)
www.westsussexmind.org

Staying Well

Offer support to people who are experiencing a self-defined mental health crisis (for example, they feel at breaking point and in need of urgent help). You can self-refer at any Staying Well Service in Brighton & Hove, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings or Worthing. This is available alongside any care you may already be receiving.

Staying Well in Worthing

Please contact the service to arrange an appointment
Phone 01903 268107 (Monday to Friday, 5pm to 10.30pm. Weekends, 12pm to 10.30pm)
sww@westsussexmind.org
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help/staying-well-services

If you are worried about your own or someone else’s declining mental health

In the first instance, contact your GP. Or if you feel that yours or someone else life is in danger, please attend your nearest hospital A&E department.