Feeling unable to cope? Worried you may hurt yourself or somebody else? Experiencing suicidal feelings?

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  • If your life - or someone else's life - is in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to A&E. 

For same or next day help

You can get support in different ways depending on what you prefer. All services are free.

  • Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option or the Samaritans on 116 123 (available 24/7).

  • Visit a Staying Well service (out-of-hours mental health crisis support service for people aged 18+ available in BrightonCrawleyEastbourneHastings and Worthing). 

  • Text the word SUSSEX to 85258 (24/7 mental health text-messaging support service). 

  • Download the Stay Alive app - a suicide prevention resource full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.

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