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02392 610391 -- 24 hours - 7 Days a week
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sazzle@ntlworld.com
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A telephone listening ear service offering support to house bound ,agoraphobic,lonely,isolated and those with mental health issues. We believe a problem shared is a problem halved.
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24 hours 7 days a week
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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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01273 203343
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Please ring for a list of local meetings in Brighton & Hove. Women only meetings are available.
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| Alzheimer's Society Brighton & Hove Branch |   |
The Annexe, Ireland Lodge, Lockwood Crescent, Woodingdean, BN3 6UH |
01273 726266
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01273 749848
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brighton-hove@alzheimers.org.uk
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Charity offering support and care for people with dementia, their carers/family and friends.
Information and Support Service provided by experienced staff members during office hours 9am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday on 01273 726266
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Out of hours telephone helpline
5pm -11pm Mon -Fri and 9am -11pm Sat/Sun
01273 726266
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Community Base ,113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
01273 772289 ( helpline number)
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info@amazebrighton.org.uk
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www.amazebrighton.org.uk
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Amaze is a one-stop shop offering information, advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with special needs in Brighton and Hove.
Services include a telephone helpline,help with DLA forms,workshops and support groups.
Please see website for further services offered.
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Helpline open Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 12 noon
Thursday evenings 6 to 8pm
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1 Taylor Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LW |
01926 851608 office Help Line 0845 296 7877
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www.anxietyalliance.org.uk
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Self help to those who suffer from anxiety disorders, panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder, together with those who wish to withdraw from tranquilisers and antidepressants. Help and support will be provided for their carers, family and friends.
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Monday - Friday 9 - 4pm Office Hours
Helpline opening hours
10am-10pm everyday
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Self Referrals
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Zion Community Resource Centre339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 4ZY |
08444 775 774
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0161 226 7727
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info@phobics-society.org.uk
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www.phobics-society.org.uk
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National anxiety disorders charity that provides a range of support services for people affected by anxiety conditions such as panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder(OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, etc.
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Monday - Friday 9-9pm
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self & others
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| Asian Mental Health Helpline - Rethink |  |
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0808 800 2073
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www.rethink.org
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Covers Kent, Bexley and Crawley
The Asian Mental Health Helpline offers a culturally sensitive listening ear and information service,staffed by volunteers who can speak a variety of Asian languages and are fully trained in cultural competence and awareness.
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Monday and Wednesday 4pm -7pm
Tuesday and Thursday 12 noon - 3pm
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103 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1DW |
beat Helpline: 0845 634 1414 beat Youthline: 0845 634 7650
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help@b-eat.co.uk info@b-eat.co.uk
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www.b-eat.co.uk
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beat is the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families. We offer many services that can be accessed via our website. Message boards,a helpfinder directory of services, self help groups, text service for yooung people on 07786 20 18 20
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Adult Helpline : 10.30am - 8.30pm.
Mon - Fri and Sat 1pm - 4.30pm.
Youth Helpline 4.30pm - 8.30pm Mon -Fri and Sat 1pm - 4.30pm
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Self referral
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| Brighton & Hove Bereavement Support with Stepping Stones |  |
The Chapel Royal, 164 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1EA |
01273 772210
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07730 606511
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bereavementsupport@hotmail.co.uk
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Local charity offering individual bereavement support to adults, children and young people of all cultures and faiths within the Brighton and Hove area. Adult drop in twice monthly.
Drop in runs on 1st & 3rd Monday of every month 1.30 - 3.30pm at the above address.
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1.30 - 4.30pm
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By telephone, email or in person. Referrals can be made by professionals or self referrals
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For further info , please contact Judy Greenfield on 01273 772210 or email bereavementsupport@hotmail.co.uk
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| Brighton & Hove Depression Alliance Support Group | |
The Priory Hospital,14-18 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4FH |
Michaela 07944 697986
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brightonhovehope@yahoo.co.uk
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Local depression support group. Meets every Wednesday.
Please call above number for details
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| Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard |    |
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01273 20 40 50
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01273 20 40 70
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brighton@switchboard.org.uk
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www.switchboard.org.uk/brighton
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LGBT Helpline, email service, roomfinder service and counselling project.
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Helpline: everyday from 5pm
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| Brighton & Hove MDF Self Help Group - The Bipolar Organisation (Highs & Lows) | |
c/o Mind @the Allen Centre60 Sackville Gardens, Hove, BN3 4GH |
01273 722550, National MDF: 08456 340540
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www.mdf.org.uk
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User-led self help and social group for people affected by bipolar condition. Services include: info sharing, socials etc.
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1st Thursday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at 79 Buckingham Road,Brighton BN1 3RJ. 01273 749500
Contact:Margaret 0845 434 9775
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| Brighton Anxiety Forum | |
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brightonanxiety@aol.co.uk
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http://brightonanxietyforum.110mb.co
m/
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For people in Brighton, Hove and the surrounding areas that suffer from anxiety related conditions including agoraphobia, panic attacks, health anxiety, O.C.D., social anxiety, panic disorder, depression etc. There are also group meet ups.
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| Bristol Crisis Service for Women |  |
PO Box 654Bristol, BS99 1XH |
Helpline 0117 925 1119
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Text Support 0780 047 2908
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bcsw@btconnect.com
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Whatever your age or experience Bristol Crisis Service for Women will listen and support you. Females of all ages can ring and talk to another woman in complete confidence.
You can talk to another woman in complete confidence for up to an hour. Many of our calls are from women and young women who have suffered sexual abuse, or who injure themselves as a way of coping with their feelings.
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9.00pm - 12.30am Friday & Saturday nights and 6.00pm - 9.00pm Sundays
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| CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) |  |
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0800 58 58 58
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www.calmzone.net
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A helpline aimed at young men 15 - 35 offering information,support and advice. Calls are confidential and free from landlines
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Sat - Tues 5pm til Midnight
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Cardinal Heenan Centre326 - 328 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1QP |
020 8514 5444
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info@carelineUK.org
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www.carelineuk.org
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Careline aim to relieve mental suffering no matter where you live. Our highly trained counsellors are experienced in supporting you through issues that include bullying, rape, divorce, preparing for death, bereavement, living with critical illness, emotional heartbreak and seperation.
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Office hours 9 - 5pm, helpline hours as below
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Crisis telephone helpline 0845 122 8622 Monday to Friday 10am - 10pm
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0800 1111, TextPhone: 0800 400222
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www.childline.org.uk
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National, free, confidential helpline for all children and young people with any problem
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Open 24 hours every day.
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21-23 Clarendon VillasHove, BN3 3RE |
01273 221140
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office@citylight.org.uk
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www.citylight.org.uk
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Citylight offers holistic support services to women working in the sex industry and victims of sex trafficking. Service includes: emotional support, advice and signposting, counselling, sexual health advice, assistance in accessing training, employment or education, and complimentary self-defence classes, dance classes, art therapy etc.
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Drop-in: Complementary Beauty Therapy. Every Thursday, 4-7pm at the Clarendon Centre, New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GQ. Telephone support line, Monday 7-9.30pm: 0845 873 6624
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Please call on 01273 221 140
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This service is for women only
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| Coming Off Psychiatric Medication |   |
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http://www.comingoff.com/
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Website that aims to give up to date information about psychiatric medication, how it functions and the withdrawal process.
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National Helpline, |
080 800 13 2 19
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www.connexions-direct.com
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www.connexions-direct.com
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Connexions Direct is part of the Connexions Service, providing information, advice and guidance for young people aged 13 - 19 (and up to 25 for those with special needs). It offers information on a wide range of topics as well as confidential advice and practical help. Connexions Direct Advisers are here to listen without judging and are available to talk to from 8a.m. to 2a.m., 7 days a week. All calls to Connexions Direct are free.
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Mon-Sun: 8a.m. - 2a.m.
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| Consumer Consultancy | |
31 Roundway, Coldean, Brighton, BN1 9AQ |
01273 380551
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concony@care2.com
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A UK social firm managed by people who use mental health services. Provides access to information and research, evaluates statutory and voluntary services and promotes the direct voices of those affected by policy
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| Creative Future - Drop in Writing Group |  |
Community Mental Health Centre, 79 Buckingham Road, Brighton, BN1 3RJ |
www.creativefuture.org.uk
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Open to all whatever level of experience. A chance to experiment, work on longer pieces, get feedback and express yourself.
Run by a professional author and experienced facilitator.
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Every last Friday in the month 2 - 4pm
Starts 29th January until September
Dining Room, 1st Floor
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| Depression Alliance | |
35 Westminster Bridge RoadLondon, SE1 7JB |
020 7633 0557, Helpline: 0845 1232320
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020 7633 0559
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www.depressionalliance.org
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National charity offering support to those affected by depression. Services include information about diagnosis, treatments, self-help etc; local groups; campaigns and resource lists.
Brighton & Hove Depression Alliance meets every Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00pm. The Priory Hospital, 14-18 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4FH
Contact Michaela: 07944 697986
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0800 917 8282
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Information and self-help materials.
Help to callers worried about their own drinking.
Support to the family and friends of people who are drinking.
Advice to callers on where to go for help
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Helpline open: 9am-11pm Monday to Friday
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| Emergency Duty Service (Social Care) | |
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07699 391462
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Out-of-hours countywide telephone service managed by operators who pass on information to Emergency Duty Service
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Monday - Thursday: 5.00pm - 8.30am. Friday 4.30pm - Monday 8.30am (inclusive). Bank Holidays: 24 hours
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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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www.first-steps.org
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Help and support to people with any and all forms of anxiety/panic including OCD,Eating Disorders,Phobias and tranquilizer withdrawal
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Monday - Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday - Sunday 10am - Midnight
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| Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous | |
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www.foodaddicts.org
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An international fellowship of men and women who have experienced difficulties in life as a result of the way they eat. Program of recovery is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. Membership is open to anyone who wants help with food.
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Please visit website for meeting venues and times
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0800 77 66 00
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www.talktofrank.com
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Information about drugs or if you want to know more about services for young people,adults and parents/carers in your local area
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Community Base 113 Queens RoadBrighton, BN1 3XG |
Helpline: 0845 231 0505 Office: 01273 234024
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info@gendertrust.org.uk
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www.gendertrust.org.uk
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Provides information and support to Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric and Transgender people, runs a helpline and provides advice for professionals, employers etc.
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Helpline open: 7 days a week.
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0808 808 4994
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help@getconnected.org.uk
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www.getconnected.org.uk
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Free UK-wide helpline for young people providing a listening ear, signposting, free connection to services and information texted to mobile phones. Open every day: 1-11pm
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1pm -11pm every day
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07982000558
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info@thegoalgroup.co.uk
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www.thegoalgroup.co.uk
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An independent support group for those in recovery from alcohol dependency.
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Weekly meeting Thursday 6.30pm - 9pm, Community Base South Wing. This is not a drop in, please call for a assessment.
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Self
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| Hearing Voices | |
Hove Polyclinic, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7HZ |
01273 242016
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Therapeutic intervention for people who hear voices or have similar experiences
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GP/Mental Health Professional
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| Hearing Voices Support Group | |
Drop - In Service, Community Mental Health Centre, 79 Buckingham Road, Brighton, BN1 3RJ |
01273 749500
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A support group for anybody who hears voices
Meets every Monday 2-3pm Room A Top Floor
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Self referral
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| MAMA - Meet a Mum Association | |
54 Lillington RoadRadstock, BA3 3NR |
0845 120 3746
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meet_a_mum.assoc@btinternet.com
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www.mama.co.uk
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MAMA is a UK registered charity which aims to provide friendship and support to all mothers and mothers-to-be, especially those feeling lonely or isolated after the birth of a baby or moving to a new area.
MAMA offers a telephone helpline for postnatal depression, which is staffed from 7-10pm Monday-Friday by trained volunteers.
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7pm - 10pm Weekdays Only
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| Men Get Eating Disorders Too |  |
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sam@mengetedstoo.co.uk
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www.mengetedstoo.co.uk
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'Men get Eating Disorders too' is a website and publicity campaign for men who have been affected by eating disorders( Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating) and associated exercise disorders( compulsive exercise and 'Bigorexia')
This site contains information and advice on eating disorders including definitions of what they are, the symptoms, treatment and support services available.
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Self
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| Men Get Eating Disorders Too - Peer Support Group | |
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0790 622 7129
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sam@mengetedstoo.co.uk
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www.mengetedstoo.co.uk
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The Men Get Eating Disorders Too Peer Support Group is for men in the Brighton and Hove area who are affected by eating disorders(anorexia,bulimia,binge eating disorder) and associated exercise disorder(compulsive exercise and Bigorexia). Please see our website for further information.
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We meet on the first Wednesday of every month 7.30 - 9pm in central Brighton
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Phone,text or email if you would like to come along to a meetingand you will be invited along to the next meeting
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| Men Over 40 Peer Support Group | |
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01273 666950
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peter.finch@mindcharity.co.uk
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This weekly group is to create a safe space to talk openly about thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be making it hard to carry on living. The group is facilitated by an experienced group worker.
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15-19 Broadway, London, E15 4BQ |
020 8519 2122, InfoLine: 0845 766 0163
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020 8522 1725
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contact@mind.org.uk
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www.mind.org.uk
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National charity working to create a better life for everyone experiencing mental distress
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Infoline: 9.15am-5.15pm.
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| Money Advice & Community Support Service |  |
24 The Old SteineBrighton, BN1 1EL |
01273 664000, Debtline: 01273 664040
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01273 664001
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info@macss.org.uk
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Provides a high quality, confidential and impartial service to help people manage their money. Debt advice phone line available Mon & Thurs: 10am-1pm
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01273 604604
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Please call for a list of local meetings in Brighton & Hove.
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| National Association of Premenstrual Syndrome |  |
41 Old Road, East Peckham, Kent, TN12 5AP |
0870 777 2177
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contact@pms.org.uk
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www.pms.org.uk
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Immediate advice and support for patients affected by menstraul health issues. As an additional support service NAPS offers an 'ask the expert' facility on their website.
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Mon-Fri 09.00 - 17.00
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The Allen Centre60 Sackville Gardens, Hove, BN3 4GH |
01273 265626
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New Horizions is a friendly and informal place for people who have experienced mental health problems, their carers and friends to come to gain support, advice, information and meet new people.
Staff are available to offer support, provide information and advice.
A range of groups and activites take place within the centre and in community settings.
There is an Art Studio that is available to use.
A Cafe is open from 10am - 1.30pm serving toast and snacks, a hot lunch is available between 12pm -1.30pm
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Opening hours
Monday 10 am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm
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| NHS Direct | |
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0845 4647
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www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
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24-hour health advice and information service providing confidential information on: what to do if you are feeling ill; particular health conditions; local services; self-help and support organisations. Calls charged at local rate. Website also available
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24-hours every day
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| NO PANIC | |
93 Brands Farm WayTelford, Shropshire, TF3 2JQ |
FREEPHONE 0808 808 0545 10-00 am TO 10-00 pm, EVERY DAY, STAFFED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS.
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ceo@nopanic.org.uk
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www.nopanic.org.uk
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No Panic is a totally voluntary charity, whose aims are to aid the relief and rehabilitation of those people suffering from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, other related Anxiety Disorders, including Tranquilliser Withdrawal, and to provide support to sufferers and their families and or carers.
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| OCD Action | |
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0845 390 6232
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www.ocdaction.org.uk
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Support and information line for people affected byobsessive compulsive spectrum disorders
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Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
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| OCD Support Group | |
79 Buckingham Road, Brighton, BN1 3RJ |
Linda: 01403 713 123
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lin.thornton@btopenworld.com
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This group is for people with OCD and their carers, families and friends. It is a user-led group with a facilitator.
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First Wednesday of every month
18:30-20:15
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PO Box 19, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9EB |
National: 0700 0784985
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www.overeatersanonymous.org / www.oa
.org (international)
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Twelve step fellowship based on the spiritual programme of Alcoholics Anonymous for men and women whose lives have been affected by compulsive eating. By adopting certain principles our symptoms are relieved. We meet regularly in order to help each other recover from the compulsion.
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National Phoneline provides contact numbers. Meetings are held weekly, at varying days and times.
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Self-referral
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15 New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF |
01273 720200
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info@pathwaystohealth.org.uk
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www.pathwaystohealth.org.uk
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A community health project offering ear acupuncture on a drop-in basis in community venues in Brighton & Hove. For people with and/or affected by mental health, drug and alcohol issues, and HIV/Hepatitis.
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Please call to confirm clinic times.
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Self referral
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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 CentreWhitehawk 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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http://psychcentral.com
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Internet mental health social network created and run by mental health professionals. The site has lots of useful resources, recommended books and quizzes.
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| Rethink Asian Language Mental Healthline | |
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0808 800 2073
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Free, confidential, telephone-based information and support for anybody from the Asian communities who is affected by issues of mental health. Volunteer operators speak English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and Gujarati
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Monday & Wednesday: 4pm - 7pm. Tuesday & Thursday: 12noon - 3pm
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| SOS (Survivors of Suicide) Group | |
St Richard's Church & Community Centre, Egmont Road, Hove, BN3 7FP |
01273 709060
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01273 235390
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sosbrightonandhove@rethink.org
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www.rethink.org
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Have you been bereaved by, or has someone close to you attempted suicide? The SOS Group is a support group that offers a safe place to come and talk about your experience. The group runs in central Brighton every Tuesday evening.
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| SPIN ( Single Parent Information Network) | |
Basement Flat151 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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Yes
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Internet group sending regular bulletins
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| The Users and Carers Group | |
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01273 243940 - Contact Leanne
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A group for carers of people with mental health difficulties and people who are or have used mental health services. The carers and cared for go out together and seperately, reducing isolation and providing mutual support.
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Meet every 1st Wednesday of the month. Wyvale Garden Centre Cafe, near Brighton Racecourse, Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 9XX
Outings are on other days
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Self
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| The World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders (WFSAD) | |
19 MacPherson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1W7 |
Canada
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info@world-schizophrenia.org
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http://www.world-schizophrenia.org/
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The World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders (WFSAD) is a global grassroots organization dedicated to lightening the burden of schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses for sufferers and their families.
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| Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) | |
PO Box 3760Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 3WY |
0845 600 9601
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info@topuk.org
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www.topuk.org
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Triumph Over Phobia is a UK registered charity which aims to help sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety to overcome their fears and become ex sufferers. We do this by running a network of self - help therapy groups. Groups meet weekly and are strucrured, warm and supportive.
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| What Now? FLSH ( Feel Like Self Harm) | |
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077 66 36 33 90
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Automated response support service for people
who feel the nedd to self harm,text FLSH to the service and receive a message suggesting a diversion or another way of finding help and support.
There is no charge to receiving a text and no limit to the number of times it can be used. Users pay their usual charge to send a text
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24 Hours
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| Young Adults Group |  |
CMHC, 79 Buckingham Road, Brighton |
01273 749500
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The Young Adults Group is a social support group for young people who are currently, or have previously, experienced mental health problems. We have a programme of activities that are compiled by the group. We regularly cook communal meals and have video and games evenings. We try to organise monthly activities away from the centre and have recently played badminton, ten pin bowling and to the cinema. Tuesday 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Worker: Fabrice Camus
There are opportunities to speak confidentially with one of our workers and we also spend a lot of time chatting! The group is relaxed and friendly.
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