If you are in crisis and need urgent support please contact one of the following services:

For immediate help

  • If your life – or someone else’s life – is in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to A&E.

Same day support:

  • Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option 
  • or call the Samaritans on 116 123 (available 24/7).
  • Visit a Staying Well service (out-of-hours mental health crisis support service for people aged 18+ available in Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing). 
  • Text the word SUSSEX to 85258 (24/7 mental health text-messaging support service). 
  • Download the Stay Alive app – a suicide prevention resource full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.

CALL YOUR GP, and request an urgent appointment.

Sussex Mental Health Line:    a 24/7 telephone service offering listening support, advice and signposting to anyone experiencing difficulties with their mental health.       Phone:    0800 0309 500 

LGBTQ+ Services & Support

MindOut: Brighton based organisation offering support for members of the LGBTQ+ community.  Phone:    01273 234 839

Brighton & Hove LGBTQ Switchboard                  Phone: 01273 359 042

The Clare Project is a transgender support and social group based in Brighton and Hove open to anyone wishing to explore issues around gender identity.