Mental Health and Wellbeing
Emergency Support
If your life is at risk right now
If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help. Please:
- Call 999 for an ambulance
- Go straight to A&E, if you can
- Call your local crisis team – if you don’t already have their number, you can find an urgent mental health helpline on the NHS website
If you can’t do this by yourself, ask someone to help you.
Mental health emergencies are serious. You’re not wasting anyone’s time.
To this day I am so thankful that I was told to go to A&E. Sometimes you need to hit a low in order to move on from one.
If you don’t want to call 999
If you can keep yourself safe for a short while, but you still need urgent advice:
- Contact NHS 111 if you live in England
- Contact NHS 111 Wales if you live in Wales (select option 2 to access urgent mental health support)
- Contact a local urgent mental health helpline (England only)
- Contact your GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment. Many GPs are now offering these remotely.
If you need to talk right now
Whatever you’re going through, there are people you can talk to any time. You can:
- call Samaritans on 116 123 (UK-wide)
- text SHOUT to 85258 (UK-wide)
- call C.A.L.L. on 0800 132 737 (Wales only)
These services are for anyone who’s struggling.
They won’t judge you.
They’re free, they’re anonymous, and they’re always open.
Useful Mental Health Websites
Your Mind Matters -West Sussex - Working together to support young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/your-mind-matters
E-wellbeing: Powered by YMCA Downslink Group - Our aim is for all young people to be able to access the right support and information around their emotional health and wellbeing, in the right place at a time that is right for them
SHOUT 85258 – HERE FOR YOU 24/7
Winston’s Wish – Giving hope to grieving children
PAPYRUS – Prevention of young suicide
Life Centre - Lifecentre is a charity offering support to people of all ages, genders and backgrounds who have had an unwanted sexual experience.
Young People Shop - YPS is a charity that offers free and confidential support for young people aged between 11 and 25 who are struggling with their mental health. We are based in Chichester but aim to ensure that every young person in Chichester and Arun Districts can access help and advice when they need it.
NSPCC – Every childhood is worth fighting for
ttps://www.nspcc.org.uk/search/?query=building%20connections
Young Minds - You are not alone. However you're feeling right now, things can get better. And we're here to help.
childline - Looking after your mental health is important. – Online, on the phone, anytime.
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/mental-health
Barnardos – change childhoods. Chane lives
Beat – Eating disorders
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Sussex – Health and Care Partnership – Looking after your mental health It’s ok not to be ok
Action for happiness - Let's take action to be Happier and Kinder, Together
https://actionforhappiness.org/
Battle Scars- Supporting anybody affected by self-harm
https://www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk/
FRANK – Honest information about drugs
MIND – We’re fighting for mental health For Support. For respect. For you.
The Mix – Essential support for under 25’s
allsorts – youth project - Allsorts Youth Project listens to, connects & supports children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBT+) and their families
https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/
chat health - It’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name.
your space - Your ultimate hub for teen life, from work to play and making an impact!
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/your-space/
YMCA- Here for young people, here for communities, here for you.
https://www.ymcadlg.org/what-we-do/health-and-wellbeing/ymca-dialogue-counselling-services/
Self-referral support
Single point of access: The West Sussex Single Point of Access (SPoA) is a dedicated service which provides a simplified single route to access specialist emotional wellbeing and mental health support.
https://www.sussexcamhs.nhs.uk/our-services/service-finder/west-sussex-single-point-advice-spoa
Youth Emotional Support (YES) is a free service for young people aged 11-18 looking for support with their wellbeing.
Support for parents
Young Minds Parents Helpline:
We offer tailored information, advice and support to parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/
Family Line:
First line support for every family and any family issue.
https://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/
NSPCC – Every childhood is worth fighting for
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/search/?query=mental+health
Sussex – Health and Care Partnership – Looking after your child’s mental health – Spot the signs
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/application/files/2416/6618/2923/PARENT__CARERS_DIGITAL.pdf
MIND – A-Z mental health
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/a-z-mental-health/
SHOUT - These tips and resources are here to support you when you're feeling anxious, low, stressed or overwhelmed.
https://giveusashout.org/get-help/resources-to-help-you/
E-WELLBEING - YMCA DownsLink Group and West Sussex Mind are working in partnership to form the Self-Harm Learning Network - a new initiative to help children and young people who are at risk of self-harming.
https://e-wellbeing.co.uk/sh-resources/
Anna Freud - We’ve been supporting children and young people’s mental health for over 70 years, combining science with lived experience to change lives.
https://www.annafreud.org/resources/
Apps
Calm: We're here to help you feel better. Stress less. Get in-the-moment relief for stress and anxiety so you can get back to living.
Rootd : Overcome panic attacks and anxiety with Rootd's guided process for immediate relief.
Headspace : Learn to manage feelings and thought with the lifelong skill of everyday mindfulness, any time of the day.
Calm Harm : An app that helps you ride the wave with the urge to self-harm.
Mindshift CPB: Is anxiety getting in the way of your life? MindShift® CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
In hand: In Hand is a simple, beautiful and accessible app, designed by and for young people, to help self-manage mental health and wellbeing.
