Signposting to national and community-based support services and helplines.
Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
ADHD Foundation
Offers support to those with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD and Tourette’s syndrome.
https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/
Age UK
Support for older people and driving change in pursuit of our vision of a world where every older person feels included and valued
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholism help and support
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
+44 (0) 800 917 7650
Alumina previously selfharmUK
Free online Self-harm support for 10-17 year olds
https://www.selfharm.co.uk/
Alzheimer’s Society
Gives help to those living with dementia
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
0333 150 3456
Anxiety Care UK
Helps people to recover from anxiety.
https://anxietycare.org.uk/
Anxiety UK
Promotes the relief and rehabilitation of persons living with agoraphobia and associated anxiety disorders, phobias and conditions, in particular, but not exclusively, by raising awareness in such topics.
https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
03444 775 774
Balls for Brains
Award winning rugby mental health charity founded by our very own Jon Tutts providing mental health workshops and sign posting.
https://www.ballsforbrains.co.uk/
Barnardos
Supports children, young people and families
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/
Beat
Eating disorder charity
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Bipolar UK
Empowers individuals and families affected by bipolar
https://www.bipolaruk.org/
0333 323 3880
BPDWORLD
Sport for people with a diagnosis of a personality disorder.
https://www.bpdworld.org/
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Here to help anyone struggling with life - and provide everyone with the skills to help prevent suicide.
https://www.thecalmzone.net/
0800 58 58 58
Carers UK
Here to make life better for the 5.8 million carers across the UK.
https://www.carersuk.org/
Centre for Mental Health
We take the lead in challenging policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health.
https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/
Childline
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. https://www.childline.org.uk/
0800 1111
Citizens Advice (CAB)
Free, confidential information and advice to help people with money, legal, consumer and other issues.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Combat Stress
Provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.
https://combatstress.org.uk/
Crisis Text Line
Connect with a volunteer Crisis Counsellor. Free confidential 24/7 support
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Text HOME to 741741
Cruse Bereavement Care
Bereavement Support
https://www.cruse.org.uk/
0808 808 1677
Dementia UK
Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one.
https://www.dementiauk.org/
Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)
The EASS helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales.
https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
0808 800 0082
Equality and Human Rights Commission
They are an independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
Family Lives
Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families. https://www.familylives.org.uk/
0808 800 2222
GamCare
Provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
0808 8020 133
Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led and trans-involving charity that works to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people.
https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
Health and Safety Executive
Help for employees on stress at work
https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/help-employee.htm
Hearing Voices Network
Supporting people who hear voices, see visions or have other unusual perceptions.
https://www.hearing-voices.org/#content
International Dyslexia Association
Tools and resources for individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences .
https://dyslexiaida.org/
LGBT Foundation
LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing charity
https://lgbt.foundation/
Living with Schizophrenia
Living with Schizophrenia will seek to provide first hand knowledge whilst also challenging the stigma and myths that surround this condition. In particular we will try to provide information that will help those living with schizophrenia to overcome the wide divide that exists in the UK today between adequate clinical outcomes and poor social ones.
https://livingwithschizophreniauk.org/
Livingworks
The world’s leading suicide prevention and intervention training company
https://livingworks.net/
Looseheadz
Rugby mental health charity that provide free online training
https://looseheadz.co.uk/about-us/
Mankind
Helpline, support services and information for male victims of domestic abuse
https://mankind.org.uk/
0808 800 1170
Mencap
Services and support for people with learning disabilities
https://www.mencap.org.uk/
Menopause Support
Provides information, advice and support concerning menopausal issues
https://menopausesupport.co.uk/
Mental Health Foundation
Research and programmes organisation designed to prevent poor mental health including tips and advice.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles
Mid Sussex Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/leisure-sport/your-health-and-mental-wellbeing/
Mind
Information and support for people with mental health problems
https://www.mind.org.uk/
National Autistic Society
Advice, guidance, help and support for autistic people and their families
https://www.autism.org.uk/
National Centre for Eating Disorders
Information, help and support for eating disorders
https://eating-disorders.org.uk/
National Debt Line
Debt advice charity offering free, independent support
https://nationaldebtline.org/
0808 808 4000
National Self Harm Network
Support individuals who self harm, families and carers to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life
https://www.nshn.co.uk/
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental wellbeing or thoughts of suicide.
https://www.spuk.org.uk/
0800 689 5652
NHS self-referral talking therapy
Provide face-to-face, telephone and online therapy across West Sussex. If you are over 18 and registered with a GP, you can self refer without needing to speak to your GP beforehand.
https://www.westsussextalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/
No More Panic
Provide members with support, advice for sufferers and carers of people with Panic, Anxiety, Phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
https://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/
No Panic
Helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders. No Panic also provides support for the carers of people who suffer from anxiety disorders"
https://nopanic.org.uk/
0300 772 9844
OCD Action
Delivers frontline services which make a tangible and long-term difference to the lives of people with OCD, their families, carers and friends.
https://ocdaction.org.uk/
OCD UK
Provide advice, information, and support services for those affected by OCD, and campaign to end the trivialisation and stigma of OCD.
https://www.ocduk.org/
01332 588112
Papyrus
A national charity for the prevention of young suicide, offering support to young people and those concerned about a young person.
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
0800 068 41 41
Parkinsons UK
Information and support for people with parkinsons and carers
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/
0808 800 0303
PTSD UK
Charity in the UK dedicated to raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) https://www.ptsduk.org/
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end sexual violence and abuse.
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
Refugee Council
We provide a range of services. From a warm shower and something to eat, to helping find safe accommodation and employment. Our expert teams are there to support refugees.
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/
Relate
Help millions of people every year through individual and couples' relationship counselling, sex therapy, family counselling and counselling for children and young people.
https://www.relate.org.uk/
Release
Provide legal support, representation and drugs advice to people with a history of drug use or who are impacted by drug laws.
https://www.release.org.uk/
Rethink
Help people severely affected by mental illness improve their lives including advice, information, and around 200 groups and services – from housing to employment, carer support to legal advice.
https://www.rethink.org/
SADA
Information and advice about Seasonal Affective Disorder
https://www.sada.org.uk/
Safeline
Safeline is a specialist charity that works to prevent sexual abuse and support those affected to cope and recover.
https://safeline.org.uk/
01926 402 498
Samaritans
Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.
https://www.samaritans.org/
116 123
SANEline
SANEline is a national out-of-hours helpline offering emotional support, guidance, and information to anyone affected by mental illness.
https://www.sane.org.uk/
0300 304 7000
Scope
Here to create an equal future with disabled people. Campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. Create opportunities and provide information and support that empowers.
https://www.scope.org.uk/
Sense
A leading disability charity. We offer personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life.
https://www.sense.org.uk/
SHOUT Crisis Text Line
For support in a crisis, Text Shout to 85258. If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support. Shout can help with urgent issues such as: Suicidal thoughts, Abuse or assault, Self-harm, Bullying and Relationship challenges
https://giveusashout.org/
For support in a crisis, Text Shout to 85258
Stonewall
We deliver LGBTQ+ campaigns, programmes, and policy work that is focussed on achieving deep, sustainable change, through convening, collaboration, and conversation.
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Survivors of bereavement by suicide
Peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss
https://uksobs.com/
0300 111 5065
Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line and can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity. Phone operators all identify as LGBTQIA+.
https://switchboard.lgbt/
0800 0119 100
Terrence Higgins Trust
The largest voluntary sector provider of HIV and sexual health services in the UK, running services out of local centres across Great Britain.
https://www.tht.org.uk/
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. We also offer training and help to resolve disputes.
https://www.acas.org.uk/
The BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) Foundation
Dedicated to the relief of suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder
https://bddfoundation.org/
The British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder
Forum for networking in the field of personality disorder.
https://bigspd.org.uk/
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
Working to achieve a dyslexia-friendly society for all.
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
The Sleep Charity formerly The Sleep Council
Provide advice and support to empower the nation to sleep better.
https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/
The Wellbeing Community
The Wellbeing Community works as a community for its members. We share ideas as to how to actively improve wellbeing.
https://www.thewellbeingcommunity.org.uk/
Time to Change
Time to Change was a social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems.
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/
Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall)
If you’re feeling lonely, stressed, worried or just not yourself, on Togetherall you can get support and start to feel better.
https://togetherall.com/en-us/
Tourettes Action
A support and research charity working to improve the lives of people living with Tourette's syndrome.
https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/
Victim Support
Dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, They provide specialist services to help people manage after crime and to empower them to ensure their voices are heard individually and collectively at a local and national level.
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
08 08 16 89 111
Women's Aid
A national domestic violence support service.
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Young Minds
We provide young people with the tools to look after their mental health. We empower adults to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives. And we give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/