| Advocacy, Information, Self-help and Participation | ||
| Pressure Point Mental Health Advocacy Service The Elim Centre, 45 Rowlands Road, Worthing, BN11 3JN 01903 213630 "An advocate is a person who will help you to ensure that your needs and wishes are made known, your views are respected,and your rights protected" | PALS Patient Advice and Liason Service Can help sort out issues and concerns about healthcare Sussex Partnership Trust 01243 815503 | |
| ICIS - Independent Combined Information Service 35 Worthing Road,East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BQ Tel: 0800 859929 (free call) Provides information about local and national services and organisations | MENTAL HELPLINE 0845 300 27 27 A telephone service offering support and information to anyone experiencing mental health problems, their carers and health professionals 24 hours a day - 365 days a year | |
| CAPITAL PROJECT TRUST Based at: The Lodge, Swandean, Arundel Road, Worthing BN13 3ER Tel: 01903 262482 or 01243 869995 Members of CAPITAL are all people who have used, or are using, mental health services in West Sussex | ICAS Independant Complaints Advocacy Service If you have a complaint about your care or treatment from the NHS, please call 01403 754520 | |
| Benefits and Money Advice | ||
| Citizens Advice Bureau Worthing 01903 231972 Littlehampton 01903 724010 Shoreham 01273 453756 Lancing 01903 755585 | ||
| Day Centres | ||
| MIND Day Centre 8-10 Durrington Lane, Worthing, BN13 2QB Tel: 01903 693047 | Rivendale Resource Centre 23 Maltravers Drive, Littlehampton, BN17 5EY Tel: 01903 721893 | The Hollies 'Drop In' Centre 83 Little High Street Worthing, BN11 1DH Tel: 01903 529100 |
| Our Day Services exist to support recovery and build peoples' confidence in themselves and in their future. We aim to provide a friendly and relaxed environment where people can feel included and valued. These services operate from three centres. | |
| Training and Employment | |
| Steps to Work Adur: 01273 441046 Worthing: 01903 603093 www.pathwaystowork.org/ Vocational projects for people with mental health difficulties in Worthing and Adur. They provide support and guidance and help people to gain access to education, training, voluntary work and paid employment. | Workability West Sussex Dove Lodge, 49 Beach Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN 17 5GH Tel: 01903 730044 Workability can offer infromation, advice and guidance on careers, education, training and paid and voluntary work. For unemployed adults aged 16 to 65 who have mental health problems. |
| Garden Minders 8 - 10 Durrington Lane Worthing BN13 2QB Tel: 01903 695861 www.worthingmind.co.uk/garden.htm Our gardening employment projects offer support, training and regular voluntary and sometimes paid work to people who have mental health and other needs | |
| Others | |
| Get Active Based at: Rivendell, 23 Maltravers Drive, Littlehampton BN17 5EY Tel: 01903 719997 Get Active A variety of exercise and other physical activities for people with mental health problems (eg: gym, walking, badminton, snowboarding, sailing, camping etc | Handshake The Mile Project, Maybridge Community Church, The Strand, Worthing BN12 6DL Tel: 01903 603337 Volunteer befrienders to help people with mental health problems to gain confidence and independence |
| ArunCare: Thurs 1.00pm to 4.00pm Tea and Care:Tues 10.30am to 3.30pm Littlehampton United Church, Arundel Road, Littlehampton BN17 5EG Come along and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Games, crafts or just relax with a cup of tea or coffee | Mental Health Carers Support Worker Careers Liason Service, Methold House, North Street, Worthing BN11 1DU Tel: 01903 528600 Providing information, informal support,advocacy and advice to carers of people with mental health problems and raising awareness of their rights |