Mental health

 Hastings Medical Practice and Walk-in Centre Open Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 5.00pm; and Sunday, 10.00am to 4.00pm. Station Plaza Health Centre, Station Approach TN34 1BA Tel: 01424 884410

Mental Health Rapid Response Service for Brighton & Hove (MHRRS)

The MHRRS service supports adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis and think they are at risk of harming themselves or others. Tel: 0300 304 0078 (24 hours a day, seven days a week).

Practice Plus Brighton Station

The GP practice and walk-in centre is open between 8.00am and 8.00pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays. 84-87 Queens Road BN1 3XE Tel: 0300 130 3333 (GP services) and 0333 321 0946 (walk-in and sexual health services). Web: practiceplusbrightonstation.nhs.uk/walk-

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For urgent mental health support Sussex Mental Healthline

A 24/7 telephone service offering listening support, advice, information and signposting to anyone experiencing, or concerned about someone experiencing difficulties with their mental health. It offers support to those who may be in crisis, distressed and in urgent need of help with their mental health. Tel: 0800 0309 500 Web: sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/

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There is also a wide range of services available in the community. These are designed to support people towards improved mental health and enable people to connect (or reconnect) with their social and community networks.

These services are free, and available to anyone who needs support regarding their mental health. This doesn’t require a referral, just call a service to discuss your needs, or drop in at a wellbeing centre.

East Sussex East Sussex Community Network

If you struggle with your mental health, you can self-refer to Southdown’s network of community support services. A team of friendly Recovery Workers will work with you to develop a personalised wellbeing plan and support you to access activities and groups. Tel: 01323 405334 Email: ESCN@southdown.org (general enquiries). Web: southdown.org/how-we-help/mental-

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Health in Mind

A free NHS service for adults aged over 18 who live in East Sussex and are experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties such as stress, anxiety or depression. People can self-refer without visiting a GP first by visiting healthinmind.org.uk

You can access a full directory of mental health support services for East Sussex by visiting eastsussex.gov.uk and searching ‘mental health directory’.

Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Service

This service provides different types of talking therapies for people who are experiencing mild to moderate depression, general anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, traumatic memories and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The support includes workshops and courses as well as guided online therapy.

You can self-refer via the website or call to request a copy of the self-referral form. Tel: 0300 002 0060 Email: spnt.brightonwellbeing@nhs.net Web: brightonandhovewellbeing.org/adults

Community Roots

Community Roots is a network of local community-based services working together to support good mental health and wellbeing in Brighton and Hove. Tel: 0808 196 1768 Web: communityroots.org.uk