Services
We’ve included a selection of local youth services below.
General Advice & Support
YMCA Youth Advice Centre (Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm)
Drugs & Alcohol
RUOK? - young people's substance misuse service
Eating Disorders
LGBTQ+
Family Support
Front Door for Families - support for families when there is concern for a child or young person
YMCA YAC Talk it Over - family mediation service
Housing Advice
YMCA YAC Housing Advice (Mon-Fri 9am-12pm)
Psychiatric Difficulties
Assessment and Treatment Service (ATS) - bipolar disorder, psychosis, moderate to severe anxiety and depression and other mental health difficulties.
Relationships
YMCA WISE - supporting children and young people to stay safe in their relationships.
Resources
www.e-wellbeing.co.uk supports young people with their well-being and mental health online. This service signposts people to help available in Sussex and Surrey.
We have been working to improve the experiences of our LGBTQ+ service users. This guide outlines some key information about your rights in relation to your medical record:
Guide for Trans and GNC Service Users
If you like the idea of self-help and enjoy reading, the Reading Well website lists “Books on Prescription” - books recommended by young people and health professionals, and available to borrow for FREE from public libraries.
Below we have listed some helpful resources for key topics:
Anxiety & Panic
Books on Prescription (available from your library)
‘Help! I've got an Alarm Bell in my Head!’ – K. L. Aspden
Death & Bereavement
Eating Problems
Books on Prescription (available from your library)
Low Mood & Depression
Books on Prescription (available from your library)
Self-harm
Books on Prescription (available from your library)
Stress
Books on Prescription (available from your library)
Suicidal thoughts
Download the #StayAlive app: