Services

We’ve included a selection of local youth services below. You will find many more at Where To Go For, a full directory of services and activities for young people in Brighton & Hove.

General Advice & Support

YMCA Youth Advice Centre (Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm)

Drugs & Alcohol

RUOK? - young people's substance misuse service

Eating Disorders

Pan-Sussex Children, Young People and Family Eating Disorder Service

LGBTQ+

Allsorts Youth Project

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

Resources on the E-wellbeing website
Books on Prescription (available from your library)
‘Help! I've got an Alarm Bell in my Head!’ – K. L. Aspden

Death & Bereavement

Services & Resources - Children & Young People