Sir Peter Bottomley MP

Worthing Borough Council (OUT OF HOURS)

The emergency phone number(s) are for use during evenings, weekends, bank holidays, etc ONLY when the offices are closed

• Tel: 07713 889 128

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Arun District Council (OUT OF HOURS)

The emergency phone number(s) are for use during evenings, weekends, bank holidays, etc ONLY when the offices are closed

• Tel: 01903 737500.

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NHS 111

Health advice and reassurance. 111 is free from landlines and mobiles.

• Simply dial 111 from your phone.

• https://111.nhs.uk/

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Samaritans

If something’s troubling you, get in touch.  Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.

• Telephone: 116 123 (this number is free to call and will not show on your phone bill)

• Website: https://www.samaritans.org/branches/worthing/

• Visit our branch: 2 Lennox Road, Worthing BN11 1DA – see the website for opening hours

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Childline (for under 19s)

Childline is a counselling service for children and young people to help with any issues which cause distress or concern; some of the most common issues include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation or divorce, teenage pregnancy, substance misuse, neglect, and psychological abuse.

• Telephone: 0800 1111 – available 24 hours a day, this number is free and will not show on a phone bill

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The Sanctuary

helps people who are struggling to cope – experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or in crisis.  You can call them between 8pm and 6am every night.

• Tel: 0300 003 7029

 

MIND

We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

• Telephone: 0300 123 3393

• https://www.mind.org.uk/

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National Domestic Abuse Helpline (women only)

• Freephone: 0808 2000 247

• http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/

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Men’s Advice Line for Domestic Abuse

A confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).

• Freephone: 0808 801 0327

• http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/

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CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably

(CALM) is an award-winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK.

• https://www.thecalmzone.net

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Citizens’ Advice

Impartial advice on rights and responsibilities across the UK.

• Tel:  0344 477 1171

• Worthing: https://www.advicewestsussex.org.uk/worthing/

• Aun: rhttps://www.arunchichestercab.org.uk/contact-us/our-centres/littlehampton-baptist-church-outreach/

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Turning Tides

Turning helps is now the biggest provider of services for single homeless people in West Sussex. They provide a warm, safe space to listen to anyone who comes to us for help. They provide real pathways out of homelessness and are committed to supporting people at every stage of their journey.

• https://www.turning-tides.org.uk/

• Telephone: 01903 680740

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Age UK

Age UK can help with: Benefit queries and other money matters, Health and social care issues, Housing and transport queries, Filling in forms – by appointment, Understanding documents, and much more.  Information and advice is free, private and confidential and if we can’t help, we can put you in touch with people who can.

• Telephone: 01903 731 800

• https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/

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The Silver Line – help for older people

The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

• Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90

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Students Against Depression

A website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying

• studentsagainstdepression.org

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