West Sussex County Council – support contacts for vulnerable residents
Below are a number of useful contacts of organisations, voluntary groups and support groups that can help during this time from organising NHS free prescription delivery service, welfare call lines and groups around mental health support.
- If you need to talk or find out information about what is happening locally, https://www.carerssupport.org.uk/ can offer you guidance and a listening ear. Their fully trained staff can be contacted via email, phone or online chat, where they will be able to help you. You do not need to be in a caring role to benefit from this service.
Support groups
| Organisation/Issue | Support | Contact details | Telephone No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Calm Zone | Support for mental health illnesses or crisis during isolation. | www.thecalmzone.net | 0800585858 |
| Sane | Open 4.30-10.30pm daily for support with mental health illnesses. | www.sane.org.uk | Website only |
| Give us a shout | 24/7 text service, completely free for anyone who is struggling to cope or needs immediate help. | www.giveusashout.org | Text 85258. |
| MIND | Still providing phone appointments, text and online. | www.westsussexmind.org | 01903 277000 |
| NHS one you website | Online resources for mental health support while isolating | www.nhs.uk/oneyou/ every-mind-matters/ coronavirus-covid-19- staying-at-home-tips | Online |
| Qwell | Online counselling and wellbeing for adults | https://qwell.io/ | Online |
| CALM (app and online) | Online resources for reducing anxiety during COVID-19 outbreak. | https://blog.calm.com/ take-a-deep-breath | Online |
| The Help Hub | Currently still being developed but aims to help people with anxiety about coronavirus | www.thehelphub.co.uk/ ?fbclid=IwAR2_dlN_LKpc-LD1OHgWO6CtMWcz_ ieSguu3luc2Ntr7yrbhy YUW6qUz_mY | Online |
| The Silver Line Helpline | Social isolation and loneliness support. | www.thesilverline.org.uk/ what-we-do/ | 0800 4708090 |
| Talking point | Online community (for dementia patients or carers of) where people can speak to other people in a similar situation. Free to access 24/7. | www.alzheimers.org.uk/ get-support/dementia-talking-point-our-online-community | Online |
| iTalk | Accepting referrals for phone support only. | www.italk.org.uk/ home/covid-19- coronavirus-updates | 023 8038 3920 |
| Safe in Sussex | Help for people at risk of domestic abuse. | www.safeinsussex.org or email info@safeinsussex. org.uk | 0330 333 7416 |
| Monday to Friday, | |||
| 9.30am – 4pm. | |||