Local Support by Mr Hastings and St Leonards

For anyone thinking about suicide or if you are worried about someone else

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Local and national helplines, apps and online resources.

Support with the cost of living

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Money help and advice, mental health and money, help with benefits, employment and learning, help with home and transport.

Sussex Mental Healthline and Text SUSSEX

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Sussex Mental Healthline is a free 24/7 service offering listening support, advice, information and signposting to anyone experiencing difficulties with their mental health. Tel: 0800 0309 500.

If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, you
can text the word SUSSEX to 85258. This free,
confidential, anonymous text support service is
available 24/7.

Downloadable Resources

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Grassroots Training

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Grassroots training teaches the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support those at risk of suicide.
They work with organisations across the UK to deliver our life-saving training in suicide prevention, mental health and self-harm.

SilverCloud - Online Therapy Platform

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SilverCloud is an online therapy available to people living in the East Sussex area.

SilverCloud is an online self-help programme using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based techniques similar to interventions delivered by their Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.

Warning Signs Campaign

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Warning Signs is a suicide prevention campaign targeting East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove, specifically aiming to support the reduction of annual suicide amongst men in Sussex.

StrongMen

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Their aim is to support men following bereavement. Grief can cause severe emotional and physical health conditions which are often overlooked and even ignored, especially in men.

Support for Survivors of Suicide – Counselling Partnership

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Sussex Community Development Association is working in partnership with Counselling Plus Community to offer free counselling to people living in East Sussex who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or who have recently attempted suicide.

Information and advice - East Sussex 1Space

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East Sussex 1Space is a directory of organisations that offer a range of advice and support. This includes housing, money, legal, benefits and debt advice

HARC - Hastings Advice and Representation Centre

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By providing free and confidential Welfare Benefits advice, information and representation to the people of East Sussex and the South Coast of England we aim to address inequalities, relieve poverty and improve the quality of life for vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families.

STAR Drugs and Alcohol Service East Sussex

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There is a range of support and treatment options available to you. We'll listen to your needs and ensure your care suits you. We help adults across East Sussex who are affected by alcohol or drugs.

East Sussex Recovery Alliance

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ESRA - East Sussex Recovery Alliance support people in East Sussex to live free from addiction. They have a recovery café
located in Hasting that provides a safe space for support, offer low-cost hot meals and run support groups and activities.

FSN Charity

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The Hub is a safe space for families to come together, and provide fun activities as well as use of kitchen and laundry facilities. There is indoor and outside space for play. Based in St Leonards On Sea.

In2Play Family Drop Ins

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Free, fun play sessions for families with children under 5 years of age in Hastings.

Fathers Service - Meeting the needs of Fathers for the benefit of their children.

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Oasis is offering therapeutic and parenting support to fathers to strengthen relationships and communication.

The Fathers’ Service is available to any family in East Sussex where one or both parents has experienced problems with drugs and/or alcohol (may be historical).

Fathers may be living with their family or separated.

Dads are provided with eight sessions, though we can review and extend our work if necessary. For the time being, support will be via phone calls and video calls.

One You East Sussex

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One You can help you get back to a healthier you, and support you to make simple changes towards a longer and happier life. They will provide tools, motivational support and encouragement every step of the way, to help improve your health right away. Their services include weight loss programmes, 1-2-1 wellbeing programmes, health check-ups and a quit smoking service.

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The Hastings Jobcentre Plus office is located in the town of Hastings in East Sussex, England. The office provides a range of services to job seekers and employers in the area. Job seekers can access job postings, training opportunities, and advice on finding and applying for jobs. They can also receive financial support, such as Jobseeker's Allowance and Universal Credit, if they are eligible.

Hastings Therapy Centre (HTC) community.

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HTC is a located in the heart of Hastings offering mainstream and low-cost therapy services to the local

Counselling Plus

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Counselling Plus is a charity which offers confidential counselling to people aged 16 years plus, in the local area, at such times of stress, change, pain or loss. One of our main aims is to provide an affordable service for those on low income or living on benefits.

East Sussex Health Walks

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Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your physical health and boost your mental health. These walks are designed to be an easy and sociable way to help people gradually get into a regular walking habit – they are only about an hour and not too difficult, and being with a friendly group helps to keep you motivated and feel encouraged.

They are all completely free and there is no need to book, just pop along shortly before the start time.

Active Hastings

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Active Hastings works closely with local providers of physical activity to give you easy, fun ways to get your everyday dose of physical activity.

Groundworks - Greener Futures

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Supporting people in the Hastings area to get the experience, skills and support they need to get into work. 1-2-1 career advice and introductions to local employers. We can help you gain flexible experience and skills. Regardless of your abilities, qualifications, and experience, we can offer you bespoke support based on your interests and personal circumstances. Horticulture skills training is also available.

Energise Sussex

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Energise Sussex Coast helps residents in East Sussex to bring down the cost of electricity, gas and water bills and also to save energy and carbon. Our free, friendly service is for everyone. Most people can save money on their bills.

Health in Mind

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Health in Mind is the free NHS Talking Therapies Service for anyone in East Sussex experiencing these kinds of emotional or psychological difficulties

CRUSE bereavement care

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You're not alone. Get help and support here.

Prevention of Young Suicide

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Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.