Young People
Allsorts
A safe space for LGBTU young people in Chichester to meet in a comfortable and confidential setting and access support.
Telephone: 01273 721211
Facebook: @allsortsyouthproject
Twitter: @allsortsyouth
Website: www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/westsussex
Chichester FindItOut Centre 13-25
If you are aged 13-25 you can drop in to a FindItOut centre to get advice and information. If you want to talk to someone in confidence you just need to make an appointment.
Telephone: 07716 227928
Website: www.westsussex.gov.uk
Pan-Sussex Children and Young People and Family Eating Disorder Service (CYPFEDS)
CYPFEDS works with children, young people and their families to treat eating disorders. They look at physical health as well as mental health and working with you they will put together a treatment plan to help you get back on track.
Telephone: 0300 3040100
Website: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
Pregnancy Options Centre
Free unbiased help and support for unplanned pregnancy, post abortion and pregnancy loss.
Telephone: 01243 784177
Mobile: 07843 543792
Website: optionschichester.org.uk
YMCA Dialogue Counselling
Children, young people and families are at the heart of YMCA DownsLink Group with a particular focus on the needs of young people who find themselves on the fringes of society and need support.
Telephone: 01273 222550
Website: www.ymcadlg.org
Email: enquiries@ymcadlg.org
Information Shop 13-25
The Information Shop offers free and confidential information, advice, support and counselling to any young person aged between 13 and 25 years old. Our drop-in service is open on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon, from 13:00 to 17:00. You can drop in about absolutely anything.
Telephone: 01243 839093
Website: chi-infoshop.org.uk
Beat Eating Disorders
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. They exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. They are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.
Telephone: 0808 801 0677
Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Papyrus - Prevention of Young Suicide
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINEUK for confidential support and practical advice.
Telephone: 0800 068 4141
Website: papyrus-uk.org
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Youth Emotional Support (YES) service
How to access free wellbeing support for 11 to 18 year olds.
Youth Emotional Support (YES) service - West Sussex County Council
Young Minds
We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Are you a young person in crisis?
Text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
- If you need urgent help, text YM to 85258.
- All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
- Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258. Shout 85258 is the UK's first free, confidential, 24/7 text support service. It's a place to go if you're struggling to cope and need mental health support.
