| 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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| CAMHS | |
 St Stephen's House, 45a Borough Street, Brighton, BN1 3BG |
01273 327221
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01273 321375
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Service for families, children and young people up to 18 years old with mental health issues, behavioural difficulties and emotional problems. Referrals through any route. Please call the above number.
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Office hours: Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5pm.
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 Unit 5H, Westergate Business Centre, Westergate Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, BN2 4QN |
01273 685300
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01273 687550
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info@careco-ops.org.uk
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www.careco-ops.org.uk
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Various support services for adults with mental Health issues and /or a learning disability. We offer a structured Therapeutic Group Programme, Womens’ Drop In, and a Floating Housing Support Service. Opportunities for learning, training, voluntary work, work placements and Social Enterprise start up currently offered through the Routeway Project for local disadvantaged people, a focus on supporting those with mental health support needs. Care Co-ops supports person centred approaches.
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Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4pm
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 Cardinal Heenan Centre, 326 - 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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| Carers' Centre for Brighton & Hove | |
 Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
01273 234045, TextPhone: 0770 4409155
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01273 234046
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info@thecarerscentre.org
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www.thecarerscentre.org
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Supporting and providing information to unpaid carers in the city of all ages, who look after someone because of ill health, disability, substance misuse or old age.
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9am - 5pm
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| Carr-Gomm Society | |
 Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
01273 234762
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01273 234769
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infosouth@carr-gomm.org.uk
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www.carr-gomm.org.uk
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Offers shared housing in a community setting for people with support needs
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 Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE |
01273 696955 Ext 4261
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Local accident & emergency department
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| Central Access Team | |
 4 St Peter's PlaceBrighton, BN1 4SA |
01273 624885
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01273 626423
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Psychological assessment, therapy, counselling, advice and supervision. Specialist services available for women traumatised in childhood, men who have been abused, assaulted or raped, eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorders
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Office: 9am-5pm. Clinics: 5pm - 9pm by appointment
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GP/social worker/health professional
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| Centre for Armenian Information and Advice | |
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020 8992 4621
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info@caia.org.uk
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www.caia.org.uk
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Provides direct and indirect assistance to the most disadvantaged sections of London’s Armenian community, in particular refugees. Undertake casework for individuals and families to enable them to gain their various rights.
Operate afternoon clubs for senior citizens and an Armenian language pre school, youth club half term and summer vacation projects for children 3-13. organising English language classes for adults who cannot speak English.
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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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| Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Brighton & Hove | |
 1 Tisbury Road, Hove, BN3 4AH |
Adviceline: 0845 120 3710, Appointment line: 01273 733390
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www.brightonhovecab.org.uk
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General advice on any legal subject, with specialist help on complex issues. Offers various appointments & outreach appointments, drop ins and an advice line. Call for details
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Drop In Monday - Friday 9.15am - 11.15am
Info and Advice Line Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12 noon & afternoons Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays 1 -3.30pm
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 21-23 Clarendon Villas, Hove, 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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| Clare Project | |
 Community Base113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
stephscott2@hotmail.com
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www.clareproject.org.uk
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The Clare Project aims to provide a safe and confidential place for people to explore issues surrounding their Gender identity.
Offers a weekly drop in
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Drop in service
Every Tuesday afternoon 2.30-5.30
Venue: Dorset Gardens Methodist Church
Dorset Gardens ( Off St James Street)
Brighton
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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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| Community Base | |
 113 Queen's Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG |
01273 234002
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reception@communitybase.org
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www.communitybase.org
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A home for community and voluntary groups in Brighton and Hove which provides a friendly, supportive environment where all groups can work together, share their expertise and provide much needed services
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8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
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Community Base also has 3 web based resources: Brighton and Hove Volunteer www.communitybase.org/volunteersearch Brighton and Hove Service www.communitybase.org/servicesearch Brighton and Hove Venue www.communitybase.org/venuesearch
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| Community HIV Specialist Team | |
 The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS |
01273 267 575
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01273 267 568
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Offer nursing support with home visits, health checks and information to help clients, their carers and partners make choices about their health and social care needs.
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9am - 5pm
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 53 North StreetBristol, BS3 1EN |
Helpline: 08451 20 23 04,
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08451 203 786
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helpline@tcf.org.uk (office)
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www.tcf.org.uk
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A charitable organisation of bereaved parents offering support, understanding and encouragement to parents and their immediate family after the death of their child/children of any age and from any cause. UK served by Local Contacts and, in many areas, Support Groups. Phone helpline for details.
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Helpline : 10am to 4pm and 7pm to 10pm, 7 days a week
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Varied: Self (or professional- GP: Social Workers: Therapists: Police etc.)
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Helpline provides phone support and information for parents and those helping them. Other support: Website Forum: Leaflets: Quaterly Journal: Postal Library: Retreats and annual gathering.
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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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| Connexions Plus | |
 We have drop - in centres across Brighton & Hove. Please call 01273 294247 for your nearest Connexions Plus Centre., |
01273 294247
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connexionsplus@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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www.connexionsplus.co.uk
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Connexions Plus offers free information, advice, guidance and support to young people 13-19 years of age (up to 25 if you have special needs). Connexions advisers can help with jobs, education, money and benefits, relationships, health and local activities.
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Please call for opening times at your nearest centre.
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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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| Counselling Directory | |
 Manor Coach House, Church Hill, Aldershot, Hampshire GU12 4RQ |
0844 8030 240 (Lo-call rate) 9am - 5pm Monday -Friday
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www.counselling-directory.org.uk
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Counselling Directory lists qualified/registered counsellors and psychotherapists. Every member must send them copies of their qualifications and insurance cover or must be registered with a recognised professional body.
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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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 11 St Georges Place, Brighton |
01273 607575
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01273 671496
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www.cri.org.uk
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The service provides help for drug and alcohol users. It uses brief motivational and solution focused interventions to help people consider alternatives to drug and alcohol use and to make changes towards a more balanced lifestyle with the opportunity to speak to specialist drug and alcohol workers on a one to one basis.
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Drop in times are : Mon,Tues,Thurs : 12 -5pm
Wed: 12 - 8pm Fri: 12 -4pm Sat : 10 -1pm
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Self referral
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advice & information,health and harm reduction advice, needle exchange,Hep C Vaccinations,DIP assessments and support,support groups, structured and peer led after care
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| Cruse Bereavement Care | |
 Community Base, 113 Queens Road, BN1 3XG |
01273 234007 Day by Day help helpline 0844 477 9400
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brighton@cruse.org.uk
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www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
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Offers information and support to anyone who has been affected by a death. Services include one-2-one counselling, drop-in, service information, social support and practical advice.
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Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. Brighton line opening hours: 9.30am-12.30pm, National line opening hours: 9.30am-5pm
The Drop-in is on Wednesday mornings 10am to 12.15. The first hour is for newcomers.
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