Mental Health & Wellbeing

Local help available

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust   

Offers crisis care for people in urgent need of help with their mental health.

• Sussex Mental Healthline is now available 24 hours, every day.
• Psychological support is also being offered to people who have general concerns about their mental health.
• Time to Talk: Free Talking Therapies service to help with anxiety and depression.
  • Services now being offered by phone, video and webinars.
  • The CBT waiting time is still long.
  • Referrals from GP’s by email or self-referrals online.

Sussex Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) / MSAS (Male Sexual Assault Support) 

MSAS is a male-specific project operating across Sussex, as well as Kent and Surrey, supporting men and boys who have experienced sexual assault. The male Outreach Workers also engage with agencies and organisations nationally, to raise awareness of SARCs and the options available to men and boys.

Read more: MSAS-leaflet-2024

Menshare Listening Group     

A space has been created for local men over the age of 18, who maybe struggling and need to talk. Come and see them in confidentiality and respect, every Monday & Wednesday at Crawley Baptist Church, RH117HJ.

Circle starts at 7pm and finishes at 9pm. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the evening starts.

For contact, call 07508 336 995.

For more information – https://mensharelisteninggroup.co.uk/contact-us

SEDS Connective 

They are a community-led charity supporting people who have symptomatic hypermobility and are neurodivergent, or carers for the same. Their goal is to create a supportive community where individuals feel understood, accepted, and empowered. They host events, such as talks and specialist expert activity groups, physical and mental health wellbeing events,  peer support meetings for physical and mental wellbeing and empower each other, providing opportunities for connection and learning.

Please contact them here – https://www.sedsconnective.org/

Rehab 4 Addiction   

Rehab 4 Addiction offers a wealth of resources and information about addiction and mental health, which could be invaluable to those in need. They also provide a helpline that offers immediate assistance to those struggling with addiction, a service that could be life-saving. Last but not the least, they offer a comprehensive directory of treatment centres throughout the UK, making it easier for those in need to find help near them.

You can access them here at – https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk

Staying Well Crawley

If you are struggling with your mental health, are 18 years of age and over and need support outside normal working hours, Staying Well, Crawley is here for you. At Staying Well, Crawley you will be supported by Richmond Fellowship recovery workers and peer support staff and volunteers who will work with you to identify your needs and help make a plan to support you. A mental health practitioner from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust will also be available to anyone requiring immediate clinical support from Secondary Mental Health Services.

They also provide support for carers who may need support with their own mental wellbeing due to the pressure of coping with someone with episodes of mental ill health. Some of the support offered are:

• Managing Anxiety
• Making a crisis prevention plan
• Stress management
• Managing your wellbeing
• Managing depression
• Challenging negative thoughts

Read more here –Staying Well Crawley – Richmond Fellowship | Mental Health Charity Making Recovery Reality

Email: crawleystayingwell@richmondfellowship.org.uk

Mesothelioma Hope

They are a completely free informational resource covering the topics of mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases. Information is verified by medical professionals and they have nurses on staff who answer calls and questions and help those in serious need by referring them to the most appropriate medical and legal professionals nation-wide!. They help patients:

• Get examined to be properly diagnosed and staged
• Connect with medical experts and cancer centers near them
• Access financial benefits for cost-saving treatments
• Locate new clinical trials and therapies across the country
• Find groups for emotional support after a diagnosis

Read more & connect to them – Mesothelioma Emotional Support

Mesothelioma Lawyer Center – 

They aim to provide families with comprehensive mesothelioma information approved by expert physicians, as well as supporting those affected through recovering funds for medical treatment and other expenses.

Mesothelioma help – Asbestos.com     

This website features the most comprehensive guide to mesothelioma, including general information about the disease, treatment, and symptoms –  100% free, and is also medically reviewed by doctors. Here is a list of some of the things they offer:

• A monthly online support group where they discuss a variety of topics pertaining to cancer patients. There are specific help available for Epithelioid Mesothelioma and Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma

• An on-staff doctor and nurse available to answer any medical-related questions.
• Patient Advocates that work 1-on-1 with individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers, and support groups.

Drugwatch   

Their LGBTQ+ Guide can help those who feel confused and afraid due to a lack of understanding and awareness of their needs. You can access it here – drugwatch.com/health/lgbtq/

Coming out to family and friends can be terrifying, and may experience anxiety in the process. Click the link for a guidance on how to deal with it –  drugwatch.com/mental-health/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/

Pathfinders 

An alliance of organisations working across West Sussex to offer a single point of access for Mental Health services. Visit their website here.

Sussex Oakleaf / BHT Sussex

Free support for people with mental health needs, those with a personality disorder and individuals at risk of homelessness.

• Offering assessments and referrals welcomed.   
• Up to 12 1:1 sessions over 3-6 months.
• Services running online and by phone.
• Groups are being held on Zoom.
• Help desk open from 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday on 01273 645400.
• Contact them on Website and Facebook.
• Advice and information on Facebook.
• Be OK : Free mental health support for people aged 16 to 25.
  • Accepting referrals.
  • Virtual youth group every other Thursday afternoon 14:00 to 16:00.
  • Facebook and Website for contacts.

YMCA DownsLink Group   

Youth advice centre at Foyer, open to community as well as residents.

• Any young person under 16 in need of mental health support, can be supported with referrals to our Mind The Gap service, YMCA Dialogue Counselling or Youth Emotional Support.
• Mind the Gap – Looking to open up service to 11- 25 year olds.
• e-wellbeing – A website for young people around their emotional health and wellbeing:
  • Online information
  • Signposting
  • Self-referral link.

Relate North & South West Sussex 

Counselling and support on all aspects of relationships, for individuals, couples, families and children and young people aged 11 to 19.

• Counselling continuing online and by telephone.  With all safeguards in place, some face to face counselling offered.
• Also now available are one-off counselling sessions, for people who may be experiencing anxiety and stress due to the current situation.  Subsidies dependent on income are offered. 
• For more information or to make an appointment call 07423 147915, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.

Capital Project Trust         

Mutual support to improve mental health and rebuild confidence and skills through training, involvement and volunteering.

• interactive supportive service via telephone, text and email providing regular contact to members.
• internal Facebook group to provide information and assist people to make informed decisions.
• Fortnightly newsletter.
• Contact by telephone on 01243 869662 to register for more information.

Mind in Brighton & Hove                   

Peer Mentoring in Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex

They provide Volunteer Peer mentors who will meet with you weekly for 12 weeks. They have lived experience of mental health issues and can support you to:

• Build on your recovery and help maintain your mental health
• Feel less isolated
• Develop new skills or start new social activities
• Improve your confidence and realise your potential
• Look at opportunities to be more involved in your community

To find out more, please contact: t: 01273 666950 e: info@mindcharity.co.uk or visit www.mindcharity.co.uk

Community Mental Health Advocacy

Our advocates can:

• Help you to access services
• Provide relevant information to help you consider your options
• Help you to ask for changes to your care or treatment
• Support you to prepare for meetings or appointments
• Help you to tell people what you want or need

The contact details are : t: 01273 666950 e: info@mindcharity.co.uk or visit www.mindcharity.co.uk

Crawley Wellbeing           

A public health funded council employed free service, that supports the health and wellbeing of those who live and/or work in Crawley. Advice and support on how to make small changes to improve health and wellbeing.

• Referrals possible by phone or email.
• Telephone, email and online consultation service to support clients in a wide range of areas, including: weight management | exercise/ physical activity | nutrition | smoking cessation | alcohol reduction | sleep | low level mental health | general wellbeing
• Find out what is being offered on their Facebook page and website.

Carers Support West Sussex

Carers Support West Sussex is a local charity working with and for family and friend carers. Their vision is to bring the day forward when family and friend carers are seen, heard, and included. They run Support Groups, a Carer Response Line, help carers access equipment to assist them in their caring role or provide funds so that carers can do something for themselves.

Get in touch on 0300 028 8888, email info@carerssupport.org.uk or visit www.carerssupport.org.uk to find out more.

Safe in Sussex

Domestic violence service for West Sussex. Get help from there here.

• Freedom programme
  • childhood experiences support
  • 5 online groups
• Outreach – starting a helpline as cannot go into the community.

Autism Support Crawley   

Support group for and by parents and carers of children and adults on the Autistic Spectrum or with other social communication difficulties.

• Dedicated volunteers are using their Facebook page to provide support and signposting.
• More information on their website.

Sussex Recovery College     

Free educational courses that focus on mental health and recovery

• Moving activity online.
• Courses will be open to all and enrolment via website.

Rethink Asian Mental Health Helpline   

Helpline providing confidential, emotional support and information in Asian languages for anyone affected by mental health issues.

• Service still available via single phone line.
• Free call number and opening times are given on the Rethink website

Streetlight UK   

Specialised support service for women involved in prostitution across Sussex, Surrey and London.

• Sussex and Surrey teams continue to support women involved in prostitution by providing self-care kits, online outreach, and 1-2-1 support.
• Contact them online here