MindOut is not a crisis service and most of our services run on an appointment only basis. You may find the following services useful:
Sussex Mental Healthline
Helpline: 0300 5000 101
Opening hours: 5pm and 9am Monday - Thursday. All day during weekends and bank holidays.
sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
A dedicated and trained team of 14 operators are available to take calls from patients, carers, family members, GPs, NHS professionals and anyone else in Sussex who has questions or concerns about a mental health related issue.
Samaritans
Helpline: 0845 790 9090
Local Helpline: 01273 772277
Opening hours: 24hours
samaritans.org.uk
brightonsamaritans.org
The Samaritans provide 24hr, confidential, emotional support for anyone in crisis. You can also visit the local branch in Hove between 10am and 10pm every day, to speak to someone confidentially.
Mindinfoline
Helpline: 0845 767 8000
Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 9.00am - 5.00pm
mind.org.uk
National Mind provides information on a range of topics including types of mental distress, where to get help, drug and alternative treatments and advocacy.
NHS Direct
Helpline: 0845 4647
Opening hours: 24hours
nhsdirect.nhs.uk
National nurse led helpline providing medical advice.
Emergency Duty Service
Helpline: 07699 391462
Opening hours: 5.00pm - 8.30am Monday - Thursday (nightly), 4.30pm Friday - 8.30am Monday (inclusive), 24 hours - Bank Holidays
brighton-hove.gov.uk
The Emergency Duty Service is a service offered by Brighton and Hove City Council Social Services for emergencies outside office hours.
Sussex Police
0845 60 70 999 (Non-Emergencies)
Opening hours: 24hours
sussex.police.uk
Domestic Violence Helpline
Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Opening hours: 24hours
nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard
Helpline: 01273 204050
Opening hours: Every day from 5pm - 11pm
switchboard.org.uk
Confidential information and support line. Also run a low-cost counselling service with lesbian and gay counsellors and relaxed group for lesbian and gay teenagers.
Bristol Crisis Service for Women
Helpline: 0117 925 1119
Opening hours: Friday and Saturdays - 9pm - 12.30am, Sundays 6pm - 9pm
selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Bristol Crisis Service for Women is a national organisation that supports girls and women in emotional distress. They particularly help women who harm themselves (often called self-injury).
Frank
Helpline: 0800 77 66 00
Opening hours: 24hours
talktofrank.com
Ring FRANK anytime and speak to a friendly adviser who's professionally trained to give you straight up, unbiased information about drugs.
Drinkline
Helpline: 0800 917 8282
Drinkline offers free, confidential information and advice on alcohol.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Helpline: 0845 7697 555
alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Voluntary fellowship of men and women who help each other achieve and maintain sobriety by sharing experiences and giving mutual support. Regular weekly meetings are held in all parts of Britain.
Narcotics Anonymous
Helpline: 0300 999 12 12
ukna.org
The NA Helpline is often the first point of contact for people needing support and advice about the nature of drug addiction. Anyone from the using addict, their friends and family members through to drug workers and the press are welcome to call. Everyone who volunteers for shifts are Recovering Addicts, many of whom called the Helpline themselves at some point.
