08/03/2022
We know that many of you will be feeling unsettled, sad, and anxious following the invasion of Ukraine – and that some of you may have family and friends directly affected by the events over the last week.
If you find yourself needing extra support around your mental health, please reach out to your support networks. You are not alone. And you don’t need to suffer alone.
If you are struggling with your mental health right now and your challenges are unrelated to world events, please don’t hesitate to seek support. Your feelings and experiences are still valid even when others are greatly suffering.
Below is a list of services that you might find useful if you are experiencing any challenges during this time:
• If you think that you may act on suicidal feelings or you have seriously harmed yourself, call: 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E
• If you need medical help or advice fast but it is not an emergency, call: 111 or contact your GP to make an appointment
• Sussex Mental Healthline: A 24/7 telephone service offering support and information to anyone experiencing mental health problems including stress, anxiety and depression. Also available to carers and healthcare professionals. Text Relay calls and New Generation Text calls from hearing and speech impaired callers welcome. Call: 0800 0309 500 Website: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/sussex-mental-healthline
• Staying Well Space (SWS): Out-of-hours mental health crisis prevention service. Individuals can phone the service directly to self-refer for support when they feel they aren't able to cope or feel they are headed towards a crisis point. Click here for contact details and festive opening times: www.southdown.org/StayingWellSpace
• The Samaritans: A 24/7 confidential listening service providing emotional support for anyone in crisis. Their number is free from landlines and mobiles. Call: 116 123 Email: [email protected] Website: www.samaritans.org
