Getting support

If you need support you can find details of local and national organisations that can help:

For mental health

Here are some resources you may find helpful:

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If you have suicidal thoughts

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If you are experiencing domestic violence

Help and support for people affected by domestic abuse in West Sussex

Safe in Sussex website

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If you are homeless

Support for the homeless population in West Sussex

Turning Tides website

If you see someone sleeping rough, please let us know via the:

Streetlink website

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If you need help with employment

One Stop Junction - providing support for people who are starting to think about gaining new skills or building their confidence to find work, but are finding it hard to know where to start.

One Stop Junction website - OneStop Youth Employment Hub (for young people 18-24)

If you need help with money or debt

Support for people who are struggling with managing their money

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For older people

Here are some resources you may find helpful:

Independent Age: provides help and support for older people, has a useful list of websites for information on staying well, staying active and staying positive:
- Independent Age website
Wellbalanced offers low cost exercise courses, at the right level for you, for anyone who wants to feel more steady and confident on their feet - see:
- Falls Prevention - on the Adur & Worthing Wellbeing website

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For people living with dementia and Alzheimer's

Dementia Friendly Worthing website
Alzheimer's Society website
- Dementia Connect FAQs - Alzheimer's Society website
- Dementia Connect - Alzheimer's Society website - an online community, which can be accessed for free, day or night. It's a fantastic way to connect with other people affected by dementia, share personal experience and receive valuable support.
Dementia and Alzheimer's information - on the Adur and Worthing Wellbeing website

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If you are bereaved

What to do after someone has died, including who to inform and how to arrange the funeral. You can also find help with what to do about the person's financial affairs and their will:

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If you need support - help for carers

Carers Support West Sussex website

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For families, children and young people

Support for parents with a child under 5:

Home Start, Arun, Worthing and Adur website

Preventing youth homelessness across Sussex and Surrey:

YMCA Downslink Group website

West Sussex children and family centres offer a range of activities and support to parents and carers, for children and families:

West Sussex children and family centres - on the West Sussex County Council website

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Learning disabilities and special educational needs

Reaching Families - Empowering families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities:

Reaching Families website

Worthing Mencap - Supporting people with learning disabilities:

Worthing Mencap website

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If you are concerned about a child or an adult

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If you are looking for advice on general wellbeing

Adur & Worthing Wellbeing Hub - for advice and support on how to make small changes to improve your health and wellbeing, including how to stop smoking, how to become more active or how to make your meals healthier: