If you are experiencing mental health problems, or are a carer for someone who is, email Helppoint@westsussexmind.org and we can offer advice and information about services and support available.
Information and advice
Find resources and helpful information (as text or short videos) if you're experiencing a mental health problem or are a carer of someone who is. We've also included stories from people who get help with us about how reaching out for support has changed things for them
Support for carers
In West Sussex you can get advice and support from Carers Support. Call them on 0300 028 8888 and find more information on the Carers Support website
Crisis support
If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis, the best thing is to talk. Speak to somebody you trust or contact a service which can offer you support. If you think that somebody that you know might be suicidal – ask them.
NHS 111 (mental health option)
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (formerly known as the Sussex Mental Healthline). Lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Samaritans
The Samaritans: 116 123 offer 24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis. This number is free from both landlines and mobiles. Or click here for the Samaritans website.
Contact your GP
You can contact your GP to access specialist mental health telephone or face-to-face support. If you are known to mental health services and need urgent mental health support, you can contact your care co-ordinator.
Accident and Emergency departments are a place you can go if you are in crisis.
The National Mind booklets How to Cope with Suicidal Feelings and Suicide – Supporting Someone Else both have lots of helpful information.
