Support Services
If you or a young person you know are in need of support, the following local and national organisations can help.
Mid Sussex Wellbeing can help you to find local wellbeing information and services.
Support Guide for Parents and Carers
Mental Health
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are characterised by an unhealthy attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour. For help and advice, visit the NHS page on eating disorders.
Support for Eating Disorders
Information and Support on Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking
Bullying
If you’re being bullied, you may feel isolated or frightened. You may find it hard to make friends or to talk to people your age. You don’t have to put up with bullying.
Support for dealing with bullying:
EACH Education Action Challenging Homophobia
Other Support
The Amaze Compass Card provides discounted fun, leisure and sport for under 25s with special educational needs or disabilities. Amaze also hold the Disability Register for West Sussex, which is used to inform local authorities with regards to service needs.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have put together a list of some of the things that you might be experiencing or difficulties you might be having and some tips for how to manage them. The list also includes information for parents and carers.