 61 Great Dover Street, , London, SE1 4YF |
0207 403 0888
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0207 378 9910
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enquiries@al-anon.org.uk
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www.al-anonuk.org.uk
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Al - Anon offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
The groups are non-professional and have no religious or other affiliations.
There are Al-Anon meetings on most days in Brighton and Hove at varying times of the day and evening, please call the above number for details.
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Helpline hours 10am - 10pm all year round
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| Brighton Homeless Service, St John Ambulance |     |
16 Crowhurst Road, Brighton, BN1 8AP |
01273 371539
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07793 837588
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01273 371521
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lesley.heasman@sussex.sja.org.uk
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www.sja.org.uk
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We provide a primary health care service to homeless and vulnerably housed people across four sites in Brighton & Hove. We also have a podiatrist two or three times a month. We are able provide advocacy and also refer into other local agencies.
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Monday - First Base Day Centre 9.15 - 10.30, St Anne's Day Centre 10.45 - 12.00
Tuesday - St Patrick's Night Shelter 7pm - 8pm Thursday - Peace Statue 7pm -
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We also provide training to service users, staff and parents/carers.
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| Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project |  |
6 Tilbury PlaceBrighton, BN2 0GY |
01273 601211
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01273 676471
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info@bucfp.org
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www.bucfp.org
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Provides practical support, education and recreation for those in poor housing, claimants, unwaged people and those on low incomes. Services include courses, IT classes, affordable café, crèche, temporary accommodation project, welfare rights advice and Mind Advice & Information - call for times
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Monday - First Base Day Centre 9.15 - 10.30, St Anne's Day Centre 10.45 - 12.00
Tuesday - St Patrick's Night Shelter 7pm - 8pm Thursday - Peace Statue 7pm -
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| Families Anonymous |  |
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0845 1200 660
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For people affected by someone else's drug use.
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| Gingerbread |  |
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0800 018 5026
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www.gingerbread.org.uk
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Offers advice to lone parent families by linking them to their local self-help groups, providing information.
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| Light Centre |  |
5 Piltdown Road, Whitehawk, Brighton, BN2 5LE |
01273 625338
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Offers support to local people who are needy, lonely or recovering from mental illness, also offers family support. Meets at St Cuthman's Church Hall,Whitehawk Way, Whitehawk
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Monday, Tuesday,Friday: 12noon - 3pm
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| MOSAIC Black & Mixed Parentage Family Group |  |
Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
01273 234017
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01273 234018
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info@mosaicbrighton.org.uk
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www.mosaicbrighton.org.uk
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Community-based organisation of Black and mixed parentage families and individuals providing safe, anti-racist and culturally diverse environments. Activities include: bring-a-dish social events, under-5s club, newsletter, advocacy etc.
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Monday to Friday 10 - 4pm
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34 Hartham Road,, London, N7 9JL |
0808 1807 223
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pacehelpline@pace.dircon.co.uk
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www.pacehealth.org
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The Helpline is part of the Pace Family Service. It offers email and phone support to anyone in the UK dealing with issues related to being lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans and being in families and/or relationships. We support both LGBT and heterosexual partners / family members.
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Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Thursday 3.30pm - 6.30pm
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Helpline open to callers. Referrals may be made to other services within Pace or organisations / resources if appropriate.
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Ad hoc support and structured phone counselling (up to six weekly telephone counselling sessions) are available.
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520 Highgate Studios53 -79 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TL |
0808 800 2222
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parentsupport@parentlineplus.org.uk
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www.parentlineplus.org.uk
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Parentline Plus is the leading provider of parent support in the country. Our flagship service 'Parentline' is a free confidential, 24 hour, parent to parent phone line for anyone in a parenting role. We also have a highly informative and interactive website and an email support service
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24 hours every day
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0800 085 4450
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Local Brighton & Hove freephone helpline offering support to families,friends and carers of drug and alcohol misusers.
Patched also run support groups,please call for details.
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| Postnatal Depression Support Group - Moulsecoomb |  |
Moulsecoomb Children's Centre, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE |
01273 294040
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A group for women experiencing postnatal depression or emotional difficulties following the birth of a child.
The group runs for 10 sessions. Up to 6 women attend each group.
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The group meets on Mondays at 11.30am - 1.30pm
Call Pam Williams on 01273 295945 or
Zelma Player on 01273 290204
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| Postnatal Depression Support Group - Whitehawk | |
Roundabout Children's Centre, Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5FL |
01273 290300
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A group for women experiencing postnatal depression or emotional difficulties following the birth of a child.
The group runs for 10 sessions. Up to 6 women attend each group.
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The group meets on Tuesdays at 12.30pm -2.30pm
Call Pam Williams on 01273 295945
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| Relate |  |
58 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF |
01273 697997
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01273 697067
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reception@brightonrelate.org.uk
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www.brightonrelate.org.uk
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Support and training around building better relationships. Relationship counselling for individuals and couples, and confidential psychosexual therapy
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Mon-Fri: 9.30am-9pm. Sat: 9.30am-12.30pm
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| RISE (formerly Women's Refuge Project) | |
PO Box 889, Brighton, BN2 1GH |
01273 622822
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0751 502 7094 (Events Organiser)
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info@womensrefuge.org.uk
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www.rise.org.uk
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Rise offers advice,advocacy,support and crisis accommodation for women,children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
We run specialist training courses on domestic abuse awareness for professionals and preventative education in schools.
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Monday to Thursday 9-5pm Friday 9-4.30pm
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All social care professionals can make a referral direct. Individuals can self refer. Refuge accommodation is mainly arranged through the council
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| SPIN ( Single Parent Information Network) |  |
Basement Flat, 151 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, BN1 4QQ |
01273 675773
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0794 8971 559
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office@spinbrighton.org
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www.spinbrighton.org
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Information and signposting for single parents (men abd women with sole or shared care of their children); projects and social meetups; face to face support and by e mail/telephone; free tickets to events; regular bulletins by e mail
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10.00-14.00 hrs Monday to Friday
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Internet group sending regular bulletins
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| St Cuthman's Light Centre |   |
St Cuthman's Church Hall, Whitehawk Way, Whitehawk, Brighton |
011273 625338 / 01273 677760
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Offers support, friendship, counselling, and referral to other specialist groups. Offers tea, coffee, soup, sandwiches, tinned food, clothing and practical support to those in need.
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12noon - 3pm, Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays
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48-50 St John Street, London, EC1M 4DG |
0808 802 5544
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parents@youngminds.org.uk
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www.youngminds.org.uk/parents
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The YoungMinds Parents Helpline provides free and confidential support to anyone worried about the emotional problems or behaviour of a child or young person under 25. Trained helpline advisers are able to provide further information, explore concerns, and discuss the types of service available.
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Monday -Friday 10am - 4pm
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Self-referrals
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