Mental Health- Young People
If you, or some one you know, is at immediate risk of serious harm or injury due to a mental health condition, Call 999 or attend your nearest A+E department
| Sussex 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line | Call 111 and select the mental health option. A Free NHS help line available to everyone who is concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative, friend or someone they care for, including children and young people. | |
| SHOUT | Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for 24/7 urgent mental heath support. Texts are free from all major UK mobile networks | |
| The Samaritans | Call 116 123 for free, or visit their website for other ways of getting in touch | |
| Self Harm Support | Free online Self-harm support for 10-17 year olds |
Counselling / Talking Therapy / Support
| SUSSEX CAMHS | Our local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service | |
| Your School | Schools can support you with mental health problems, often including access to counsellors and therapists. If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, taking to a trusted staff member at your school is a good place to start getting help | |
| The Mix | Support and information on a number of topics affecting young people including Mental Health, Sex and Relationships, Drugs and Alcohol. Includes free a counselling service. | |
| SCDA Counselling | Low cost counselling run within the Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA). Available for young people aged 11-18 | |
| I-Rock | For young People aged 14/25 years old. I-Rock provides support and advice for young people with mental health problems. They can support you face to face, over the phone, or online. They have a base on Denton Island in Newhaven. | |
| E-Motion | Age 12-18. Free online counselling for young people | |
| Young Minds | Advice, guidance and support for young people and their parents for mental health problems. Visit their web page or text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for free | |
| Sleep advice for young people | Online advice and tips for better sleep | |
| The Sleep Charity | Online advice and tips for better sleep |
Mobile Apps
| Stay Alive App | A free app to help people to keep safe when experiencing suicidal thoughts and feelings. |
| Fear Tools | An evidence-based app designed to help you combat anxiety |
| Mindshift CBT | For help managing anxiety. Apple Store. Google Store. |
| Stem4 | A charity providing support for children and young people via 5 apps that can support various mental health problems |
Support for Parents / Carers of Young people
| Holding Space | A charity providing support to the parents and carers of children who are having problems with mental health, emotional issues, and school struggles | |
| Amaze | Amaze is a charity that gives information, advice and support to families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. This includes children who do not yet have a formal diagnosis for some conditions |
Other Services
| Childline | Includes information, advice and support on a wide number of problems that can affect children and young people including bullying, problems at home, mental health difficulties and relationships. Visit there website, or call them for free on 0800 1111. You can also sign up with them for online messaging. |
