Sources of help
Everyone has a tough time at some stage in their lives – either for ourselves or those we know. Finding the right information and support can make a huge difference. We can help each other find help and support.
Here are some local and national sources of help – thanks to the Ecumenical Mental Health project for Surrey and Sussex (with some adjustments for the Chichester area).
Domestic Abuse helpline
Refuge – national 24 hour helpline: advice, information about getting local help ( Women and children only)
0808 2000 247
Text 07970 350366
Secure online messaging through website
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Domestic Abuse - Sussex
CLICK HERE to find local help with domestic abuse for men and women
WORTH Specialist Domestic Abuse Service: local helpline and individual support
07834 9968539
033 022 28181
email:DomesticAbuseServicesCentral@westsussex.gov.uk
Shout - support in a crisis
Relationship Counselling
RELATE Chichester offers counselling for couples, families and young pople, including family mediation.
http://relate.org.uk
01243 788 935
Family Lives
ChildLine
Helpline for children and young people run by NSPCC – ” talk about anything whenever you want”
0800 11 11 or secure chat online
https://www.childline.org.uk/
Pregnancy Options
Chichester centre offering support and counselling for unplanned pregnancy, post-abortion and pregnancy loss
01243 786349
07843 543792
https://optionschichester.org.uk/
Christians against Poverty (CAP)
Debt counselling charity helping people to become debt-free
CAP http://capuk.org
Chichester CAP Debt Centre ( run by Chichester Baptist Church)
https://chichesterbaptist.org/cap-1
Freephone 0800 328 0006 for support
National Debtline
Money Advice Trust offers advice and information on managing debt.
Phone or webchat
0808 808 4000
http://nationaldebtline.org
Mental Health Crisis Line
Sussex service – open Monday to Friday 5pm – 9am and 24 hours at weekends and Bank Holidays
0300 5000 101
Text 0300 5000 101
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/sussex-mental-healthline
Mental Health Information
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support
MIND local group: 0300 303 5652
Email: info@westsussexmind.org
Drug and Alcohol DAWN
West Sussex Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network
0330 128 1113
Email: WestSussex.Firststep@cgl.org.uk
Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/drug-alcohol-wellbeing-network-west-sussex
Crimestoppers
Victim Support
Free confidential support to help move on after impact of crime
Supportline 0808 168 9111
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/south-east/sussex
Support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse
Life Centre Chichester offers support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, children and adults, male and female.
National helpline 0808 802 0808 or text 07717 989 022
Counselling for individuals, and groups
https://lifecentre.uk.com/
Office: 01243 786349
Citizens Advice Chichester
Advice on benefits, housing, employment, consumer, legal, family issues
Advice Line 0344 477 1171
https://arunchichestercab.org.uk/contact-us/our-centres/chichester-advice-centre/
Chichester Food Bank
Emergency pack of 3 days food
Phone for quickest access
01243 773687
Email: info@chichesterdistrict.foodbank.org.uk
https://chichesterdistrict.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/
Need to Talk?
Samaritans Helpline
Open 24hours, 365 days year
phone 116123
Email jo@samaritans.org (for reply within 24 hours)
https://www.samaritans.org/
Refugee Council
Modern Slavery Helpline
Homeless in Chichester
Stonepillow offers wide range of help and support in Chichester and Bognor, including drop-in day centres, Hostels, and recovery service.
01243 537934
Bereavement Counselling
CancerWise
Chichester Drop-in centre for people with cancer and their families, Counselling, complementary therapies, art groups.
https://cancerwise.org.uk/
01243 778516
Dementia Support
Support, information, activities for people with dementia and their families at the Dementia Hub at Sage House in Tangmere
http://dementia-support.org.uk
01243 888 691
Carers Support
West Sussex network of support groups, activities and information
https://www.carerssupport.org.uk
0300 028 8888
Age UK Chichester
Advice, information and services for older people
0800 019 1310 Information line
To view Chichester area services: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussex/about-us/services-by-district2/crawley
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