Resources for Families
Resources for Parents
Your Space Therapies have produced a free webinar for parents. Giving an overview on extreme overwhelm, looking at...
- The neuro-science of extreme overwhelm
- Managing your own anxieties in order to help your children
- Hearing and communicating well with children experiencing too big feelings
- Creative ways to emotionally regulate
- Therapeutic games, activities and strategies that will help calm, smooth and overcome anxiety.
You can view the webinar here (password is empathy)
Phonelines and Websites
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 116 123
Call 116 123
Young Minds
However you're feeling right now, things can get better. And we're here to help.
Call 0800 802 5544
Childline
On the line, on the phone, anytime.
Call 08001111
Papyrus
Prevention of Young Suicide
Call 0800 068 4141
Shout
Here for you 24/7
Text SHOUT to 85258
Mind
We’re here to fight for mental health.
Call 0300 123 3393
Sidekick
Sidekick is a confidential helpline for young people in the UK
Call 07888 868059
www.sidekick.actionforchildren.org.uk
Allsorts Youth Project
Listens to, connects & supports children & young people under 26 who are LGBT+ or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity
Please scroll through the list below for other organisations and resources available locally and nationally
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE/LINK | Phone Number | Other Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise UK | Support for Domestic Violence and abuse in Sussex | https://www.riseuk.org.uk/ | 01273 622 822 | |
| ManKind | Info for males experiencing Domestic Abuse | https://www.mankind.org.uk/ | 01823 334244 | |
| Respect Men's Advice Line | Helpline for males experiencing Domestic Abuse | https://mensadviceline.org.uk/ | 0808 8010327 | |
| Refuge | Support for women and children experiencing Domestic Abuse | https://refuge.org.uk/ | 0808 2000 247 | |
| Life Centre | Support for all genders and ages who have had unwanted sexual experience/s | https://lifecentre.uk.com/ | 01243 786349 | info@lifecentre.uk.com |
| Veritas | Support and advice for those affected by stalking in Sussex | https://veritas-justice.co.uk/ | 01273 234773 | |
| NAPAC | Support and info for adult suvivor's of any form of child abuse | https://napac.org.uk/ | 0808 801 0331 | support@napac.org.uk |
| Victim Support | Info, support and help for victims/survivors of crime and traumtic incidents in England | https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ | 0808 1689111 | Livechat available |
| Safe Space Sussex | Info on crime and support in Sussex | https://www.safespacesussex.org.uk/ | ||
| Sussex Police | Information regarding reporting a crime, and reporting online | https://www.sussex.police.uk/ | ||
| Suvivors Network | Support for those who have/are experiencing sexual violence or abuse in Sussex | https://survivorsnetwork.org.uk/ | 01273 203380 | |
| My Sisters House | Support for women in difficulty or crisis in Bognor or Chichester | https://www.mysistershouse.info/ | 01243 697800 | office@mysistershouse.info |
| Safe Spaces | Supporting surivors of church-related abuse | https://www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk/ | 0300 303 1056 | |
| LoveRespect Website by Women's Aid | Infomation for young people on healthy/unhealthy relationships | https://loverespect.co.uk/ | ||
| Safe in Sussex | Support for any gender, age or sexuality affected by Domestic Violence | https://www.safeinsussex.co.uk/ | 0330 333 7416 | info@safeinsussex.org.uk |
| Paragon Team | Support for people and families of domestic abuse | https://paragonteam.org.uk/teams/west-sussex/ | ||
| WORTH | Support for people experiencing domestic abuse in West Sussex | https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emergencies-and-crime/domestic-abuse/local-support-for-people-being-abused/ | ||
| Esther project | Support for self-identifying women in the sex industry | YADA : The Esther Project | ||
| Survivors trust | Find support and advise in your area | Support in Your Area - The Survivors Trust | ||
| Safeline | Safeline is a specialist sexual violence and abuse charity led by the needs of its clients. | https://safeline.org.uk/ | ||
| Rape crisis helpline | Rape crisis support in England and Wales | Rape Crisis England & Wales | 0808 202 9999 | |
| National association for people abused in Childhood. | NAPAC – Supporting Recovery From Childhood Abuse | 8088010331 | ||
| Survivors UK | Online helpline for male survivors of sexual abuse and rape | https://www.survivorsuk.org/resource_articles/national-online-helpline/ | ||
| Capa First Response | https://www.safespacesussex.org.uk/support-service-providers/capa-first-response-cic/ | |||
| Anxiety UK | Support, therapy and resources for those with anxiety | https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ | Helpline:03444 775 774 Text:07537 416905 | admin@anxietyuk.org.uk |
| OCD UK | Educate and support for those who have OCD | https://www.ocduk.org/ | 01332 588112 | online form available |
| Taming Olivia | Lived Experience blog | https://www.tamingolivia.com/ | ||
| Calm Harm | Free app to support the reducing of self-harm | https://calmharm.co.uk/ | Downloadable App | |
| Coach to 5k | Free app to support someone to start running | https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/running-and-aerobic-exercises/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/ | Downloadable App | |
| Stay Alive | Free app to help stay safe in crisis | https://www.stayalive.app/ | Downloadable App | |
| Tappy | Free fidget app | Tappy: Self Care Fidgeter on the App Store (apple.com) | Downloadable App | |
| Every Mind Matters | Free NHS mental health app | https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/ | ||
| NHS Suggestions Apps | List of some mental health apps | https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/wellbeing-apps/ | ||
| Winston's Wish | Support for bereaved children, young people, their families and professionals | https://www.winstonswish.org/about-us/ | 08088 020 021 | ask@winstonswish.org |
| Child Bereavement UK | Support for children and young people up to 25 when someone has died/expected to die. Or for a family member if a baby/child dies of any age. | https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ | 8000288840 | support@childbereavementuk.org |
| Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide | Support for those aged 18+ affected by bereavement by suicide | https://uksobs.org/ | 0300 1115065 | support@uksobs.org |
| Sue Ryder | Support for terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition | https://www.sueryder.org/how-we-can-help/online-bereavement-support | 0808 164 4572 | supportercare@sueryder.org |
| Hope Again (By Cruse) | Info for young people and living after loss | https://www.hopeagain.org.uk/ | ||
| Jigsaw South East | Supporting young people and children through the death of a loved one | https://www.jigsawsoutheast.org.uk/ | ||
| Cruse | Support for anyone experiencing bereavement (including military families) | https://www.cruse.org.uk/ | 8088081677 | |
| Black Minds Matter | Connecting black individuals and families to free mental health services | https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/ | Online form | |
| The Empowerment Group | Low-cost 121s, culturally appropriate therapy for those who are black and over 18 | https://www.theempowermentgroup.co.uk/ | ||
| BAATN | Black, African and Asian Therapy Network | https://www.baatn.org.uk/ | ||
| WSCC Young Carers | Info on being a young carer in West Sussex | https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/young-carers/ | ||
| Carers Support | Various support for carers | https://www.carerssupport.org.uk/ | 0300 028 8888 | |
| SHOUT textline | 24/7 Crisis Textline | https://giveusashout.org/ | 85258 | |
| Sussex Mental Healthline | 24/7 mental health telephone support and info service | https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help/sussex-mental-healthline | 0800 0309 500 or phone 111 option 2 | |
| Staying Well Service (Crisis Prevention) | Face to face support to prevent crisis (some online and phone support) | https://www.westsussexmind.org/help_and_support/getting-help/our-crisis-prevention-service-staying-well | 01903 268107 | sww@westsussexmind.org |
| Samartians | 24/7 listening service | https://www.samaritans.org/ | 116 123 | |
| WSCC Youth Offending Service | Info on young offenders, what the service provides and their partnerships | https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emergencies-and-crime/crime-prevention/youth-offending-service/ | 01903 839920 | youthoffendingteam@westsussex.gov.uk |
| Sussex Police | Information regarding reporting a crime, and reporting online | https://www.sussex.police.uk/ | ||
| ACT Early | Prevent Radicalisation and Extremism by Acting Early | https://actearly.uk/ | ||
| Small Steps | Resources around radicalisation and extremism | https://www.smallstepshub.com/ | ||
| Exit Hate | resources around radicalisation and extremism | https://www.exithate.com/ | ||
| Prevent | Contacting prevent (West Sussex) | https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emergencies-and-crime/preventing-extremism-and-radicalisation/#reporting-concerns | ||
| iREPORTit | An app anyone can download to anonymously report racist or extremist content online | https://www.report-it.org.uk/terrorism_and_extremist_material | ||
| Various sites to fact check news | Help when fact checking, can be helpful to check in relation to radicialisation | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/bbcverify https://www.childnet.com/ https://www.politifact.com/ https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck | ||
| The Mix Counselling Service (under 26) | Short-term counselling | https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/the-mix-counselling-service | 0808 808 4994 | |
| As You Are | Low-cost counselling and groups | https://asyouare.uk/ | 07392 612771 | |
| Mid Sussex Counselling Centre | Counselling for those over 18, affordable fees | https://www.midsussexcounsellingcentre.org.uk/ | 01273 846835 | |
| Horsham & Crawley Counselling Group | Couselling, affordable fees | https://www.hccounselling.org.uk/ | ||
| Worthing Counselling | Low-cost counselling | https://www.worthingcounsellingcentre.org/ | ||
| YMCA Dialogue Counselling | Counselling and therapy for young people in West Sussex | https://www.ymcadlg.org/what-we-do/health-and-wellbeing/ymca-dialogue-counselling-services/ | 01273 725259 | dialogue@ymcadlg.org |
| Arun Counselling | Counselling and therapy, affordable fees | http://aruncounselling.com/ | 01903 714417 | |
| Talking Therapies - NHS Sussex | Access to free therapy/counselling | https://www.westsussextalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/ | ||
| Sage Counselling | Home counselling service for adults with limited mobility | https://www.sagecounselling.org.uk/web/ | 07585 141599 | admin@sagecounselling.org.uk |
| BAATN | Black, African and Asian Therapy Network | https://www.baatn.org.uk/ | ||
| The Empowerment Group | Low-cost 121s, culturally appropriate therapy for those who are black and over 18 | https://www.theempowermentgroup.co.uk/ | Online form | |
| BACP - Information | List of different types of counselling and therapies | https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/ | ||
| With You In Mind | Offers counselling for young people (Located in Rustington) | https://www.withyouinmindcounselling.co.uk/ | ||
| YPS Counselling Service | Counselling (Chichester and surrounding areas) | https://yps-south.org.uk/young-people/counselling/ | 01243 839093 | contact@yps-south.org.uk |
| West Sussex Mind COL List | Extensive list of cost of living resources | https://www.westsussexmind.org/help_and_support/information-and-advice/cost-of-living-help | ||
| Food Bank | Trussell Trust Food Bank Data System - can access this to request vouchers for clients | https://data.foodbank.org.uk/users/sign_in | ||
| CAB Arun & Chichester | Wide variety of support | https://www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/ | ||
| Worthing Food Foundation | Non-referral food operation to those in need (can self-refer or via professionals) | https://www.worthingfoodfoundation.org.uk/ | 01903 442149 | Online form available |
| WSCC Library Digital Services | Support offered by West Sussex Libraries about getting online | https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries/more-library-services/help-getting-online/ | ||
| Learn My Way | Free online courses for digital skills | https://www.westsussexmind.org/training-courses/learn-my-way | ||
| List of digital resources/IT training | Training and resources available in West Sussex | https://www.westsussexmind.org/training-courses/accessing-digital | ||
| Depression UK | Info and access to pen friend scheme for those with depression | https://www.depressionuk.org/ | ||
| My Black Dog | Anonymous peer-to-peer support for those over 18 | https://www.myblackdog.co/ | Online chat | |
| Change Grow Live | Various support services for substance misuse, and other resources | https://www.changegrowlive.org/ | Online form | |
| Talk to Frank | Info and support around drugs | https://www.talktofrank.com/ | 0300 123 6600 | |
| Drinkaware | Info and support around alcohol | https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ | 0300 123 1110 | |
| Equality Advisory and Support Services | EASS - practical advice and info about discrimintation and equality | https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com | 0808 800 0082 | |
| Equality and Human Rights Comission | Info about discrimination and equality | https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en | ||
| Beat Eating Disorders | Info and support around eating disorders | www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk | 0808 801 0677 | help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk |
| Talk ED | Info and support around eating disorders and eating distress | https://www.talk-ed.org.uk/ | Online form | |
| Esteem | Social, wellbeing, volunteering and mentoring opportunities for 14-26 | https://esteem.org.uk | 07490 447 333 | hello@esteem.org.uk |
| Spear Programme | Support for 16-24 that gets you in to work | https://resurgo.org.uk/spear-programme/the-spear-programme/ | ||
| Southdown | Support for mental health and employment | https://www.southdown.org/ | 01273 405800 | |
| King's Trust | Support for 11-30 to get in to jobs, eduction and training | https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/ | 0800 842 842 | Online form |
| Sid Youth | Employability hub and mentoring 16-24 y/o | https://www.thesidyouth.co.uk/ | ||
| Stonepillow | Support for homeless people in Chichester and Arun | https://stonepillow.org.uk/ | 01243 537934 | admin@stonepillow.org.uk |
| Southdown | Support for specialist housing, and homelessness prevention | https://www.southdown.org/ | 01273 405800 | |
| OneStop Youth Hub | Advice and exploring training and job opportunties for 18-24 | https://onestopjunction.org.uk/youth-hub/ | ||
| Turning Tides | Support for homeless people in West Sussex | https://www.turning-tides.org.uk/ | 01903 680740 | info@turning-tides.org.uk |
| YMCA Downslink Group | Support regarding housing and preventing youth homelessness | https://www.ymcadlg.org/ | 1273222550 | enquiries@ymcadlg.org |
| Shelter | Support for those who are homeless and housing advice | https://www.shelter.org.uk/ | 0808 800 4444 | web chat available |
| Mental Health UK | Mental health resources and information | www.mentalhealth-uk.org | ||
| West Sussex Mind | Mental Health Support across West Sussex, various services | https://www.westsussexmind.org/ | ||
| National Mind | Mental health resources and information | https://www.mind.org.uk/ | ||
| Young Minds - Head Meds | Info on mental health medication for young people | https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/medications/ | ||
| Calm | Signposting to sites for mental health and also info on mental health | https://www.thecalmzone.net/ | 0800 58 58 58 | web chat |
| Hub of Hope | Signposting for local support | https://hubofhope.co.uk/ | ||
| Wondermind | Mental health resources and information | https://www.wondermind.com/ | ||
| Find Help Youth Access | free, confidential youth advice and counselling services near you | https://www.youthaccess.org.uk/getting-help/find-help?topic=54&proximity_center%5Bcoordinates%5D%5Blat%5D=50.969873&proximity_center%5Bcoordinates%5D%5Blng%5D | ||
| Rethink | Mental health resources and information | https://www.rethink.org/ | ||
| AllSorts | Support for LGBTQIA+ young people | https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/ | 01273 721100 | Online form |
| Sussex LGBTQ+ Society | Support for those LGBTQ+ in Sussex | http://sussexlgbtq.weebly.com/ | ||
| LGBT+ Switchboard | Advice and understanding via helpline and online chat for those LGBT+ | https://switchboard.lgbt/ | 0300 330 0630 | Online chat |
| MenWalkTalk | Support for those who are male and over 18 | https://menwalktalk.co.uk/ | Online form | |
| Samaritians Report | Information about mens mental health and suicide | https://media.samaritans.org/documents/Samaritans_MenSuicideSociety_ResearchReport2012.pdf | ||
| Mens Health Forum | Info on mens health | https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/ | ||
| Grace Eyre | Support for those with learning disabilities and autism | https://www.grace-eyre.org/ | 01273 201900 | enquiries@grace-eyre.org |
| ADHD Clinic | Info about ADHD (over 18) | https://adhdclinic.co.uk/ | 07887 640 102 and 0845 5280 898 | help@adhdclinic.co.uk |
| ADHD UK | Info about ADHD (over 18) | https://adhduk.co.uk/ | Online contact form | |
| Independent Lives | Support for those with disabilities, support needs and carers | https://www.independentlives.org/ | 01903 219482 | info@independentlives.org |
| Aldingbourne Trust | Support for those with learning disabilities and autism | https://www.aldingbournetrust.org/ | 01243 542075 | |
| mencap | Support for those with learning disabilities | https://www.mencap.org.uk/ | 020 74540454 | |
| United Response | Support for those with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs - and family | https://www.unitedresponse.org.uk/ | 020801656780 | info@unitedresponse.org.uk |
| Southdown | Support for those with learning and physical disabilities | https://www.southdown.org/ | 01273 405800 | |
| Aspens | Support for those with learning disabilities and autism and their families | https://www.aspens.org.uk/ | 01892 822168 | enquiries@aspens.org.uk |
| PDA society | Information about pathological demand avoidance and autism | https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/ | ||
| ADHD Aware | Peer support for those impacted by ADHD (over 18) | https://adhdaware.org.uk/ | support@adhdaware.org.uk | |
| Mini ADHD Coach | Resources | https://www.theminiadhdcoach.com/ | ||
| The Mix (under 25) | Support for various topics - online resources and 121 support | https://www.themix.org.uk/ | 0808 808 4994 | |
| Young People's Shop (11-25) | Info and support for those in Chichester and surrounding areas | https://yps-south.org.uk/ | 01243 839093 | contact@yps-south.org.uk |
| Arun Youth Projects | Support for Young People in Littlehampton, youth groups | https://www.arunchurch.com/community/youth-clubs | ||
| YoungMinds | Online resources and guidances on various topics around mental health | https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ | ||
| e-wellbeing by YMCA DownsLink Group | Online resources and guidances on various topics around mental health | https://e-wellbeing.co.uk/ | ||
| YES (youth emotional support service) | Access to free wellbeing support for 11-18 | https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/your-space/health/emotional-wellbeing-and-mental-health/youth-emotional-support-yes-service/ | Online referral | Online referral |
| YMCA Downslink Group | Various support for young people | https://www.ymcadlg.org/ | ||
| Childline | Info and advice for children/young people | https://www.childline.org.uk/ | 0800 1111 | Online |
| NHS Inform | Info and self-help guides about various mental health conditions | https://www.nhsinform.scot/symptoms-and-self-help/self-help-guides | ||
| PD and me | Information on Personality Disorders | https://sites.google.com/view/pdandme/home/ | ||
| Sectioning Info (over 18) | National Mind's info on sectioning | https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/sectioning/about-sectioning/ | ||
| Sectioning/Mental Health Hospital Info (under 18) | National Mind's info for 11-18 y/o | https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/hospital/ | ||
| Treatment and support glossary | National Mind's dictionary for mental health terms | https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/treatment-and-support-glossary/ | ||
| Citizens Advice | Free, responsible, honest advice in West Sussex | https://www.advicewestsussex.org.uk/ | ||
| West Sussex Wellbeing | Various support options/contacts for wellbeing | https://www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/ | ||
| Going Local | Support for various things - for Worthing & Adur (over 18) | https://www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/community-wellbeing/going-local/ | Use online form | |
| Side-by-Side | Mind's online community (over 18) | https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/ | ||
| Kooth | Online mental health support/safe space for young people | https://www.kooth.com/ | ||
| Hub of Hope | UK search for resources by postcode | https://hubofhope.co.uk/ | ||
| Strut Safe | Phone line if you're walking alone for company and help you feel safe | https://strutsafe.org/ | 0333 335 0026 | |
| West Sussex Mind Polish Community | Support for those in the Polish community (in Worthing/Littlehampton) | https://www.westsussexmind.org/help_and_support/specialist-services/mental-health-support-for-the-polish-community | ||
| Friends, Families & Travellers | Support for those in the Gypsy, Roma and Travellers community | https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/ | 01273 234 777 | fft@gypsy-traveller.org |
| YoungMinds - support for young Muslims | Mental health information and support suggestions for young Muslims | https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/muslim-mental-health/ |
