Crisis Support

Although Sussex MSK Health is not a mental health service, we aim to support patients both physically and emotionally. If you feel you need urgent mental health support, please use the below contacts:

By Phone (all 24/7)

Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (also known as the Sussex Mental Healthline).

Call the Samaritans on 116 123.

The Mental Health Rapid Response Service is available should you require support in a crisis, are distressed or are in need of urgent help with your mental health on 0300 304 0078 (available for Brighton only).

Call Papyrus, a service for young people at risk of suicide on 0800 068 41 41.

By Text (all 24/7)

Text the word SUSSEX to 85258. They offer support by text for those in need of support with their mental health.

Text Papyrus, a service for young at risk of suicide on 07786 209 697.

In Person

Visit a Staying Well service (out-of-hours mental health crisis support service for people aged 18+).

Brighton: The Wellbeing Hub at Preston Park, 18 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HL
‍Opening hours: Weekdays - 5pm to 10.30pm, Weekends - 3pm to 10.30pm

Crawley: Arundel House, Unit 1 Ground Floor, Amberley Court, Whitworth Road, Crawley, RH11 7XLOpening Hours: Weekdays - 5pm to 10.30pm, Weekends - 3pm to 10.00pm

Eastbourne Eastbourne Wellbeing Centre, Suites 1&2, The Printworks, 20 Wharf Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3A
Opening Hours: Weekdays - 5pm to 10.30pm, Weekends - 3pm to 10.30pm

Worthing Methold House, North Street, Worthing BN11 1DU
Opening Hours: Weekdays - 5pm to 10.30pm, Weekends - 12pm to 10.30pm

Crisis Support Apps

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Calm Harm provides support and guidance for those struggling with self harm.

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Stay Alive provides support to those having thoughts of suicide, or for those concerned about someone else.

Mental Health advice and guidance can also be found on our Healthy Living & Looking After Yourself pages. These pages can also help direct you to other mental health services for support.

This website is still under development - all information and content here is subject to change