Crisis Support
Although Sussex MSK Health is not a mental health service, we aim to support patients both physically and emotionally. If you feel you need urgent mental health support, please use the below contacts:
By Phone (all 24/7)
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (also known as the Sussex Mental Healthline).
Call the Samaritans on 116 123.
The Mental Health Rapid Response Service is available should you require support in a crisis, are distressed or are in need of urgent help with your mental health on 0300 304 0078 (available for Brighton only).
Call Papyrus, a service for young people at risk of suicide on 0800 068 41 41.
By Text (all 24/7)
Text the word SUSSEX to 85258. They offer support by text for those in need of support with their mental health.
Text Papyrus, a service for young at risk of suicide on 88247.
In Person
Visit a Staying Well service (out-of-hours mental health crisis support service for people aged 18+).
Brighton: The Wellbeing Hub at Preston Park, 18 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HL
Opening hours: Weekdays - 5pm to 10.30pm, Weekends - 3pm to 10.30pm
Crawley: Arundel House, Unit 1 Ground Floor, Amberley Court, Whitworth Road, Crawley, RH11 7XLOpening Hours: Weekdays - 5pm to 10.30pm, Weekends - 3pm to 10.00pm
Eastbourne Eastbourne Wellbeing Centre, Suites 1&2, The Printworks, 20 Wharf Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3A
Opening Hours: Weekdays - 5pm to 10.30pm, Weekends - 3pm to 10.30pm
Worthing Methold House, North Street, Worthing BN11 1DU
Opening Hours: Weekdays - 5pm to 10.30pm, Weekends - 12pm to 10.30pm
Crisis Support Apps
Calm Harm provides support and guidance for those struggling with self harm.
Stay Alive provides support to those having thoughts of suicide, or for those concerned about someone else.
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