SPIN (Single Parent Information Network)

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A digital world accessible to all and services support a wide range of users. From older or disabled people looking for help with their technology to digital professionals advocating for accessibility best practices within their organisation.

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A survival guide to divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership

How to apply for a child arrangements order without a lawyer

specialist services directly to LGBT+ children & young people (ages 5-25).We offer spaces and support groups for parents, carers and families of LGBT+ children and young people.

for families with disabled children and young people provides COMPASS card which is a discount card for 0 to 25 year olds with special educational needs or disabilities in Brighton and Hove. The card can be used at lots of leisure venues to gets discounts or special offers. To get a Compass Card, you need to register on the ‘disability register’ for Brighton and Hove. Find out more about the card and check if you are eligible.

Anorexia & Bulimia Care: ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13.

Providing support to autistic adults and their parents, partners or carers Supporting autistic adults and their parents, partners or carers by providing advice, information, resources, education, social inclusion, volunteering opportunities and support to improve well-being and reduce isolation.

At a Loss Talk to a Bereavement Counsellor We are here to help 9am - 9pm Monday - Friday free professional on-line counselling service. You can chat live to a specially trained bereavement counsellor. It is a completely free service and available Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm.

based in Lewes for families in East Sussex Gifting baby and children's clothes and essential items to families in need

Community led housing is a way that people and communities can come together to solve their own housing issues and provide high quality and affordable homes. These projects bring more affordable housing to Brighton & Hove. ‘Community’ can refer to people who share some form of common interest or identity, or it could refer to a neighbourhood or geographical area. All sorts of people can start, volunteer and deliver a community led housing project. You don’t need to work in housing, you don’t need a degree in architecture, you don’t need to be a builder. Community led housing offers something for everyone For people on a range of different incomes For people who want to rent or buy For groups wanting to build new homes or refurbish existing buildings For people wanting to build their own homes SPIN is a member of BHCLT

0300 323 9985 m-f 0900 -1700 hrs 08081689111 outside of those hours

Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS) offers advice, guidance and support for schools to successfully include children and young people (aged 4-19) with an autism or social communication diagnosis. They work in maintained, academy and free schools. BHISS gives school or education setting access to well qualified and highly experienced SEN Specialist Teachers. SEN Specialist Practitioners in BHISS can also offer support directly to families with children and young people (aged 0-19) with ASC. 01273 293481 E-mailBHISS@brighton-hove.gov.uk Link to services for children aged 11 - 16 years https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/children-and-education/local-offer/educational-support-services-11-16-year-olds-send

Mainly neighbourhood disputes but others eg workplace

provides specialist legal advice on a range of housing issues including actual or threatened homelessness, possession action, suitability of accommodation, tenancy rights and more.

Brighton & Hove Home Educators (BHHE) Brighton & Hove Home Educators provides an online social and support group for home educating families in Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas. The aim of the group is to be one central place where new and established home educators can: share and find information about groups and events organise informal meets in parks chat and share questions and knowledge about home education make contact with others in the home education community The group aims to publicise, complement and support all the existing home education groups and networks in the area. The group exists as a yahoo group bhhe-owner@yahoogroups.com

BME organisations in Brighton and Hove

parent led community group for families with disabled children and young people, particularly those who find accessing mainstream activities difficult due to challenging behaviour. We run a weekly after school drop-in session, days out at weekends and during school holidays, and where funding allows, short breaks. Our activities are mainly aimed at the whole family, but we also arrange specific events for siblings and for parents and carers.

BrightPIP is a Charity that campaigns for all parents and babies to have free, accessible effective therapeutic help when they need it. reserved for the most vulnerable families in Brighton who are also on a very low income. We hope that cost will never be a barrier to parents accessing the valuable service we offer and fees are on a sliding scale based on household income. Brighton Parent Infant Psychological Therapy Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre Hodshrove Lane, Brighton BN2 4SE Tel: +44 (0) 1273 291670

We offer a variety of support and NICE compliant psychological therapies for Children and Young People and Adults. The services that we provide are delivered by a number of teams who work alongside one another to ensure that you receive the care and support that you need at every stage of your journey. When we receive your referral and talk to you about your needs, we will discuss which part of the service is best suited to you.

We are a Tool Library that lends out tools for DIY, decorating, building, woodwork and gardening. Our aim is to deliver the tools and knowledge to enable members to make, learn, share and repair

aw students, guided by fully qualified lawyers, provide the community with free legal advice on a range of specific areas. We are not a law firm and we are not regulated by either the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board. Business Law Employment Law Equality Act Claims Family Law Housing Planning and Environment Welfare and Support Payments Family Law For example: You need help with your divorce. You need protection from an ex-partner. You have not seen your children and want to establish contact. You need help with an elderly relative. two women and a baby in an office For new and existing cases and other matters, please email brightonlegalclinic@brighton.ac.uk. If you do not have any internet access (for non-urgent matters), you can contact the office for the School of Business and Law on 01273 642135 or 642599 who will pass on your contact details to the team - you do not need to share any details of your legal enquiry. Or you can write to us at: Brighton Legal Clinic,University of Brighton,Elm House, Lewes Road,Brighton,BN2 4NU

not-for-profit organisation providing counselling and talking therapies for individuals, couples, families, young people and local businesses who are seeking mental health and well-being support.

A local centre that aims to empower women and children to improve their life chances and lead independent lives by reducing inequalities through the provision of holistic and integrated services.

Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project (BUCFP) provide practical support, education, advice, lunch clubs and much more to the unemployed, those in poor living conditions, benefit claimants, pensioners, families and those on low incomes.

Cafcass stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. The Parenting Plan is a written plan worked out between parents after they separate and it covers the practical issues of parenting.The Plan can help clarify the arrangements you need to put in place to care for your children after separation, without having to go to court. It can help you in dealings with your children’s other parent or carer, and it asks parents to put the best interests of their children first. There are many benefits of making a Parenting Plan:it will help everyone involved know what is expected of them; it acts as a valuable reference to go back to; and it sets out practical decisions about the children, such as living arrangements, education and health care.If you do go to court in the future, it is likely that judges will expect you to have started a Parenting Plan.You can use this Parenting Plan: summary of progress to write down which areas you have agreed on, and which areas you might need help with from a court. This can be the time to think again about whether court is the best route or whether there are other better options to make child arrangements.

CALM (0800 58 58 58) has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They're open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.

website of resources and subsidised holidays for single parent families including occasionally full bursaries.

resources activities groups advice

We lend, at no cost (i.e. for free), tandems and tag-alongs to (and only to) people with disabilities or additional needs, who are unable to ride a bike safely on their own, so that they can enjoy the wonders of cycling.

request if a person who has access to a child has a record for sexual offence ring 101 or use website

FREE support (Child to parent abuse) One of the hardest thing as a parent whose child is using violent and abusive behavour is knowing how or where to seek support. Many parents fear they will be judged or not believed, told their parenting is to blame. By listening and not judging, encouraging the parent to seek support from organisations such as Capa, and letting them know they are NOT ALONE can help a parent break down those barriers CAPA (Child or Adolescent to Parent Abuse) is a 'First Response' service to families and professionals impacted by a child using abusive or violent behaviour in the home. In this instance 'Parent' is anyone taking on the caring responsibility for a child under the age of 18 years or 25 years if there is a secondary diagnosis including ASD, ADHD or a learning disability. We offer Free or Low cost 1-2-1 support for the whole family Free Live Chat info@capafirstresponse.org Capa First Response CIC Registered Office: West & Bury Limited. Mocatto House, Trafalgar Place, Brighton, BN1 4DU

https://cgl.breakingfreeonline.com/

eg exclusions, parental responsibility,

calculate child maintenance Self-service website for individuals who pay or receive child maintenance. If you already have a case with them you can manage it online here.

CHOMP'S SCHOOL HOLIDAY LUNCH CLUBS ARE A FREE PROVISION FOR FAMILIES ON FREE SCHOOL MEALS AND LOW INCOMES. OUR SESSIONS RUN ALL OVER BRIGHTON AND HOVE AND PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH A MEAL, CRAFT, AND PLAY. YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER WITH CHOMP TO RECEIVE BOOKING INFORMATION FOR OUR SESSIONS.

BRIGHTON 01273 223951

The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), or Clare’s Law, is a way to find out if your partner has a history of domestic abuse and may pose a risk to you. Request information under Clare's Law: Make a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) application.

The Compassionate Friends

free advice and information helpline for parents and carers with a disabled child aged from birth to 25, living in any part of the UK. If you are looking for emotional support, book an appointment with our Listening Ear telephone support service.

CRAGGERS Helping unemployed / low income families, and other socially excluded people experience adventurous activities since 1999. Our adventures include hill walking, rock climbing, abseiling, kayaking, bushcraft, mountaineering and an annual adventure camp.

Cranks is a not-for-profit DIY bike repair workshop. We have an open workshop 3 days a week where everyone whatever your age, gender or knowledge can fix their bike. We also sell refurbished bikes.

In order to be eligible for a Crowd Scholar scholarship, you must meet each of the following criteria: Eligible for Free School Meals A UK resident Between 17 - 19 years old (at some point in 2021) Planning on starting university in the 2021-22 academic year

free information and advice to anyone who has been affected by a death. They also provide emotional support and counselling on a one-to-one basis and in groups. If you live in Brighton & Hove (or surrounding areas) you can phone 01273 234 007, or send an email to Brighton@cruse.org.uk.

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We provide pro-bono legal advice to men and women experiencing, or fleeing, domestic abuse. This advice is supported by our team of regulated barristers and solicitors. BASED IN WORTHING

Dialogue Therapeutic & Family Services (Sussex Central YMCA) Offers counselling services in Brighton & Hove and Sussex for children and young people with physical disability, behavioural, social and emotional difficulties, autism and learning difficulties .

Support for individuals and Freephone digital skills helpline Tailored 1-2-1 and group support from trained Digital Champions Access to computers and other digital devices To request digital support in Brighton & Hove please complete online referral form or phone our Freephone Digital Support Helpline on 0808 196 5883 or text 07575 977345

0808 1689274 OUT OF HOURS 0808 1689111

inclusive out of school play and leisure opportunities for children and young people between the ages of 5 and 25 years old with disabilities, at venues in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex.

Family Hubs support families in Brighton & Hove with children aged from age 0 to 19. Young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) can access our services up to age 25. four main Family Hubs, but we deliver services from other locations in Brighton & Hove. Information, advice and guidance childcare and childcare support services that can support families with their finances local services for parents, young people and children You can use our online Family Service Directory to search for services and childcare. You can also view our factsheets which include advice and information: for separated parents about local support for your family for families new to Brighton & Hove about financial help Groups and workshops You can join groups and workshops including: early language and learning SEND support parenting and parental relationships physical and mental health One-to-one support for families We can offer families who face more complex challenges intensive one-to-one support. We look at the needs of the whole family and work with each member to help make positive changes. We can offer this support for a few weeks or up to a year. NHS services Midwives and the Healthy Child Programme which includes Health Visitors and School Nurses are based in Family Hubs. They provide a range of services from pregnancy to age 19. You can also get support to stop smoking and help with breastfeeding and infant feeding. Childcare and early education We provide childcare and early education at the Family Hub nurseries and the Jeanne Saunders Centre for children with SEND. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme We provide free activities and food during the Easter, Summer and Winter school holidays. This programme is for school-age children from reception to year 11 who are eligible for benefit-related free-school meals. Youth services We work with youth providers to offer support, activities and services for young people. We also offer opportunities for young people to have a say in the way we run services and specialist support for young people in care. Young Carers We can support young carers and their families with information, advice and guidance, one to one family support and assessments. More information is available on the Young carers website. Help with employment We can help parents and carers prepare for employment with support, training, volunteering and accessing childcare. We also offer careers advice, better-off calculations, CV writing and support to prepare for interviews. Family Hub locations and contact details You can find the main Family Hubs at the following locations: Tarner Family Hub - Ivory Place, Brighton, BN2 9QE Whitehawk Family Hub - 178 Whitehawk Rd, Whitehawk, Brighton, BN2 5FL Moulsecoomb Family Hub - Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, BN2 4SE Hangleton Family Hub - Harmsworth Crescent, Hangleton, Hove, BN3 8BW How to contact the Family Hubs phone 01273 293545 send an email to familyhubs@brighton-hove.gov.uk How to refer to Family HubsYou can complete our online form to refer a child or family to Front Door for families. Tell us if you're worried about a child If you're concerned that a child is at risk of harm: complete our form to refer a child or family to Front Door for Families If you need help to fill in the form:phone 01273 290 400 send an email to FrontDoorforFamilies@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Domestic Violence Unit - Sussex Police: The Domestic Violence Unit is part of the AntiVictimisation Unit of Sussex Police. They work in Partnership with voluntary and statutory agencies to provide support and advice to both male and female victims of domestic abuse. If you need help or feel afraid in your relationship and want to access non judgemental support and advice you can contact the police by calling 101. A new joint drop in service with local domestic abuse charity, RISE, also runs from Hove Town Hall every Wednesday between 9am and 12 noon. sussexadmin@victimsupport.org.uk

Brighton & Hove Recovery Service. Support to families and carers of those struggling Advice on keeping safe Access to substitute medication Community detox Referrals to residential detox and residential rehab Emotional support and counselling Access to community groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous Housing support Education, training and employment advice Community outreach Health promotion If you're already attending a service in the area, they are working with current staff and GPs, pharmacies and hospitals to ensure your treatment isn't disrupted. 01273 731900 or email brighton.info@cgl.org.uk

A high quality, low-cost ear acupuncture service for people affected by stress, anxiety and depression, mental health issues, drug and alcohol dependency, and those living with HIV.

Beat Eating Disorders: Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones. Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Studentline: 0808 801 0811, Youthline: 0808 801 0711.

free online counselling project for young people aged 12-18 years who live in East Sussex. Counselling via private confidential written messages between you and you counsellor every week. Or a Drop-in every Wednesday from 5pm -7pm if you prefer brief support at any time

advice, support, financial and legal help, activities, local organisations, calender of events in East Sussex

ESTEEM is a Sussex based charity which offers young adults aged 14-26 opportunities to develop confidence, build life-skills and improve well-being. We do this by providing relevant volunteering experience throughout all elements of our organisation. ESTEEM encourages and values input from young people and we champion a youth-led approach. advice, support, financial and legal help, activities, local organisations, calender of events in East Sussex

Exeter Street Hall we are a small, community-owned community centre in Prestonville, near the Seven Dials. When we're open, we host the usual activities you see at any community centre (yoga, tai chi, ballet etc etc). We also have our own volunteer run classes which are very low cost (art clubs, tea club for seniors, kid's film club). And we run a monthly Repair Cafe where you can get your stuff fixed for free. We don't receive any regular fundraising so rely on income from hiring and fundraising to balance the books - the calendar is usually full of events like quizzes, food nights, film events etc etc. Again, these are all run by volunteers. 01273 561149

Online retailer Everything5pounds.com* sells clothes, shoes, bags and more – mostly women's but it has some men's stuff too. It sources unsold stock from top high-street brands, and other unbranded items direct from manufacturers, then sells it at rock-bottom prices. MoneySavers on Twitter and Facebook have told us in the past they've received Topshop, H&M and New Look items, among others. Everything5pounds used to sell everything for, well... er... £5 (the clue's in the name), but that's no longer the case – though most items are still under £10 so it's still mega-cheap. You won’t know in advance if what you'll get is branded and most products will come de-tagged or marked – so if you only want branded items, which could normally cost up to £50 each, it’s a bit of a game to find them (see 'More info' below). Though as you'll notice below, it isn't always a total mystery where items came from...

If you are separating or divorced and are worried about not seeing your children - or worried about the effect the breakdown of your relationship might have on them, Families Need Fathers can provide you with the support and information you need. Telephone 0300 0300 363 24hr helpline Email admin@fnf.org.uk

A national provider of services to disadvantaged and socially isolated families. They provide support with complex and difficult issues facing families today, including domestic abuse, mental health problems, learning disabilities and severe financial hardship.

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We produce factsheets covering a wide range of topics, of interest to families. You can view the full range on our online directory Our factsheets include: Family Breakdown - information, advice and where to go for help when relationships breakdown New to Brighton & Hove - outlines all the key information for families new to the city Families of Prisoners - information, advice and where to go for support Family Finance - includes the main sources of financial support for families and where to go for advice Home-Based Childcare - information and advice for families who want or need childcare in their own home We also have a wide range of information about childcare funding.

public service to local people who seek legal advice on family-related issues. 30 minute interviews at Sussex Law School every Wednesday between 2pm and 6pm. Free parking is available on campus for people attending an appointment at the Clinic. Interviews take place (by appointment) at the Freeman Building, University of Sussex campus AREAS ON WHICH WE OFFER ADVICE family disputes divorce separation children issues co-habitation financial issues (procedures) CONTACT US In order to arrange an appointment: complete our online enquiry form OR send an email to familylawclinic@sussex.ac.uk OR call us on 01273 876797 and leave a message with your name, contact number and brief account of your legal issue or question. for general enquiries email lawclinic@sussex.ac.uk NOTE run only during term time. The Family Law Clinic is supervised by Dr John Jupp, who has a number of years' experience working as a family solicitor in the Sussex region, and has achieved specialist Law Society Accreditation in family law issues.

If you wish to seek assistance from the Brighton Legal Clinic team, it is essential that you contact us.Brighton Legal Clinic's services operate in line with the university's academic term dates between October and March, with a reduced service provided between March and September. We may be able to refer you to other organisations that can help you, once we have received your enquiry, we will consider the relevant referral details for you. please email brightonlegalclinic@brighton.ac.uk. If you do not have any internet access (for non-urgent matters), you can contact the office for the School of Business and Law on 01273 642135 who will pass on your contact details to the team - you do not need to share any details of your legal enquiry. Or you can write to us at: Brighton Legal Clinic, University of Brighton, Elm House, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4NU

Family Lives was formed by volunteers, with the aim of ensuring that all parents had somewhere to turn before they reached crisis point. We know that the right support at the right time makes all the difference. Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling. The issues we support families with include family breakdown, challenging relationships and behaviour, debt, and emotional and mental wellbeing. We know the difference being able to access appropriate, timely support can make to families in crisis,knowing there is someone at the end of the phone who will listen to them. And we know the longer term impact of early intervention with families, such as through the ParentChild+programme, which supports the home-learning environment, and our family befriending programmes. online chat mon-fri 1330-2100 hours callconfidential helpline on 0808 800 2222.

We are a national charity that advises parents, grandparents, relatives and friends about their rights and options when social workers or courts make decisions about their children’s welfare. We work with parents whose children are in need, at risk or are in the care system and with wider family members and friends who are raising children (known as kinship carers).

cooperative, community-led organisation that provides and promotes free educational events across the City of Brighton & Hove. Our aim is to grow an alternative education system that benefits us all, whoever we are, whatever our financial means. offer free courses, practical workshops, introductory taster sessions, lectures, talks, film screenings discussion and debate in a wide variety of subjects. We also offer degree-level courses in Social Sciences, Philosophy, and Feminism, Gender & Sexuality.Our aim is to turn public spaces into classrooms, enabling communities to come together to think, develop, learn, enquire, question the world around us and to explore how it could be different and better.

national single parent organisation Joining Gingerbread means you’re part of a community of single parent families from all across the country. You can make new friends, share experiences, get the latest advice and campaign news and have your say on the issues affecting your family.  An organisation that speaks up for single parents.  Make your voice heard and help Gingerbread show the government and media what life as a single parent in the UK is really like. Members can get involved with our campaigns, take part in surveys, share stories or become media volunteers. Becoming a member of Gingerbread is quick, simple and doesn’t cost a thing.

Hastings and St Leonards Group Contact:  hastingsandstleonardsgingerbread@yahoo.com

18+ for those experiencing poor mental health symptoms

Hidden Strength is a unique mental health platform for young people. We offer meaningful support and advice in a safe, anonymous environment. Today, social media has become a driving force in our daily lives. However, there exist few options available for mental health assistance. Hidden Strength is a powerful new tool, as a platform that strives to destigmatise psychological and physical health support. Hidden Strength will be the first mental health portal to build an online community, that serves its users in keeping with their digital lives. Content provided by mental health experts aims to give you the tools to deal with life’s challenges. As a result, therapist support and readable content will be free for those who need it most. We are a team of young people, understanding parents and professionals.

Find out what to do if you decide to take your child out of school and teach them at home Find out about how Brighton & Hove City Council’s teaching services can help children who are in hospital or at home because of an injury or illness

volunteer family support service which consists of regular (mainly weekly) volunteer telephone calls and socially distanced meetings outdoors. for mothers of babies, parents with a child abusing them, women suffering domestic abuse If the family would like to self-refer, they can do so by visiting our website here: https://www.hses.org.uk/our-services/home-visiting-support/. To be eligible for our volunteer family support service, a struggling family has to have at least 1 child under five years old, live in East Sussex, Egle Kelpsaite Family Support & Volunteer Coordinator Home-Start East Sussex Mobile: 07395 791374 Newhaven Enterprise Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9BA

UK’s leading mental health support database provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.

clare@kennedystreetrecovery.org 07775 737314 kennedystreetrecovery.org Charity No: 1189265

Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ . Our services include; LGBTQ Helpline, Trans Survivors, Older People, Health and Inclusion, Disability Project, Rainbow Café, Volunteering. Help-line (check website for opening hours) 01273 20 40 50 or email info@switchboard.org.uk

Learn My Way has free learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected. beginners to learning programmes like excel (basic and advanced) learn how to manage money or do presentations etc

free 30 mins advice on housing, family law, employment, benefits etc

free 30 mins advice on housing, family law, employment, benefits etc

What you can get legal aid for You might be able to get legal aid for problems like: homelessness or losing your home, or if it’s in serious disrepair protecting yourself or your child from abuse or harassment, for example domestic violence or forced marriage poor quality care you or a family member are getting due to age, disability or special educational needs needing advice on finances, children or divorce if you’ve been in an abusive relationship a child in your family being at risk of being taken into care family mediation, for example if you’re separating or getting a divorce discrimination challenging the way the government has made a decision about you seeking asylum or if you’ve been the victim of human trafficking being arrested, charged or questioned by the police needing representation at a mental health tribunal or inquest appealing a decision made by the social security tribunal about your benefits to the Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal or Supreme Court

You can now borrow 15+ useful household items for cleaning, DIY, gardening & more. Plus it's free to try until March 2023.

mASCot is a parent led peer to peer support network for families who have an autistic child/children or young person. mASCot brings families together and enables them to connect with others in similar situations as themselves. We are all families from the Brighton and Hove area, but over the last couple of years our membership has spread more into East & West Sussex.

£500 VOUCHER if eligible towards the cost of mediation

Brighton & Hove Mediation Service (including Lewes) Since 1993 BHIMS, a registered charity, has worked with residents in the area of conflict resolution to build stronger more cohesive local communities. We develop and share conflict resolution and communication tools to resolve current problems and reduce future conflicts.

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confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and abuse. They welcome calls from all men who are in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. They offer emotional support, practical advice and information on a wide range of services for further help and support. Their focus is to increase the safety of men experiencing domestic violence, the safety of their children and to reduce the risk. Tel 0808 801 0327

Mental health rapid response service Brighton & Hove CCG's Mental Health Rapid Response Service offers support from a mental health professional anytime, day or night, as well as face-to-face appointments. The service offers mental health support for people who feel at risk to themselves and/or others or if someone feels concerned that a person is at risk to themselves and/or others due to their mental health. Face-to-face assessments for all agreed urgent referrals will be delivered within four hours, either at a patient’s home, in a GP surgery or at one of the local service clinics. Opening hours: 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week Call 0300 304 0078

MEP is run entirely by volunteers and the students themselves, in a very inclusive and anti-authoritarian environment, contributing to what has become one of the most successful and popular projects in Sussex. We provide free English lessons and conversational English. We try to help with legal, housing, benefit and health issues by advocacy, referral and signposting. We provide an informal space where people can meet others and feel a sense of belonging. We try to create a space where we can demonstrate our political solidarity with migrants.

A local project for people with personal or lived experience of mental health issues, an interest in improving and developing local mental health services through courses and training, or an interest in local wellbeing info & events.

The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile. The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

information about latest deals for everything, utility bills, mobiles, bank accounts, travel, insurance, free stuff and guides to help you manage your home and life!!

Our mission is to help mothers feel less isolated and more able to cope with motherhood. Online and face to face groups and workshops

second hand refurbished phones, laptops, gaming equipment you can buy outright or monthly you can use klarna to pay in instalments that are interest free some phones have 1 year warranty others like laptops 3 months - check each type

We provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.

08088020300 (09.30-1600 WEEKDAYS except wed 1300-1600 hrs)

Activities information parenting information chat

national organisation providing parenting info and advice and forums

private social network to help people connect to neighbours

We deliver tailored interventions for anyone missing out on or struggling to stay in education.

mental health, domestic abuse, physical health issues, financial issues, isolation, bereavement

Family. Children. Teenagers. Parents. The Orange Pod Behaviour Specialists deliver a range of behaviour focused solutions to anyone who wants to achieve positive behavioural change for themselves or their children.

Is a fresh new Not-For-Profit-Organisation who are establishing an infrastructure of volunteers to support people by sharing the care of their pets during a health crisis and difficult times. Through a network of volunteers, PAPAS offers free practical help such as dog walking, respite petcare, fostering, dog & cat grooming, transporting pets to the vets and basic medical pet care.

PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.

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shared parenting plan complete on line for equal parenting, co-operative parenting, parallel parenting

Disabled parents in Brighton & Hove facebook group - online group to socialise, share stories, and swap recommendations

All participants enjoy 5-20Km riding through their community. Taking in parks, seafront and allotments for with interaction and wind in hair wellbeing on offer. Seafront, traffic-free areas enable enjoyment of cycling benefits in the heart of your own community. We do not charge for cycle rides but do welcome any donations.

POhWER provides a range of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services to the residents of Brighton and Hove as part of the Sussex Advocacy Partnership. We work with Mind in Brighton and Hove, MindOut, Brighton & Hove Speak Out, Sussex Interpreting Services and Impact Advocacy.

local one stop shop in brighton & Hove and east sussex makes it quicker to find help for survivors of abuse and violence

Disability benefits (ESA, UC, PIP, AA, Carers Allowance, WTC) Disability benefits appeals Some pension credit enquiries Some Council Tax enquiries Fuel debt or changing fuel providers Utilities debt Information on equipment or assistive technology Accessible holidays Food bank referrals

A national organisation that supports 13-30 year olds who are unemployed and those struggling at school and are at risk of exclusion. The Trust’s programmes give vulnerable young people the practical and financial support needed to stabilise their lives, helping develop self-esteem and skills for work.

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network of Relate Centres across the UK and a group of licensed local counsellors that provide face-to-face counselling and support. Our counselling services include relationship counselling, family counselling, mediation, children's counselling, young people's counselling and sex therapy. For those who are in more need of a quick chat than ongoing support, we offer 30 minute chats with a counsellor over the phone or on web chat, or one session therapy designed to tackle a specific issue and see results straight away. Our get help pages offer practical tips to help you manage common relationship issues We also offer a series of toolkits and courses for those who'd prefer to strengthen their relationships without the assistance of a counsellor or wellbeing advisor.

Release Counselling and Therapy for Women is a community counselling project, set up in January 2013, to provide affordable counselling for women in Brighton & Hove, experiencing any mental health distress.

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various wellbeing organisations for young people

advice lines on: - domestic violence and abuse divorce, finances and property on relationship breakdown cohabitation, finances and property on relationship breakdown parental responsibility and arrangements for children lesbian parenting National family law line This line is for women in England and Wales who need family law advice. Call: 020 7251 6577 Opening hours: Tuesday 7pm – 9pm Wednesday 7pm – 9pm Thursday 7pm – 9pm Friday 12pm-2pm

RISE (Refuge, Information, Support and Education): Rise is a charity which supports women, children, young people and families affected by domestic abuse in Brighton & Hove and across West Sussex. Rise services include: refuge accommodation, resettlement, crisis appointments, helpline, counselling, housing, legal and financial advice, solicitors appointments, support groups, play therapy, 1-to-1 support and training and preventative education Tel 0300 3239985

community of Brighton, Hove and Sussex.120 psychotherapists, counsellors and physical therapists who offer therapeutic services committed to offering low cost and affordable therapy

Young people's substance use and sexual health service Part of Brighton & Hove's Adolescent Health Service, ru-ok? works with people under 18 to offer: free confidential advice, guidance, support and information on drugs, alcohol and sexual health for under 18s, their parents / carers or concerned others preventative work, providing education and advice on sexual health and substances, delivered in schools or the community on an individual or group work basis school-based music activities provided by Audio Active peer mentors to give young people a new focus and passion support for young people affected by parental alcohol use delivered within the city’s Back on Track offer

Safeguarding children To find out about the support available for you and your family, or if you are concerned about a child's welfare. Contact the Front Door for Families team on 01273 290 400 Safeguarding adults To report abuse or neglect of an adult contact Access Point on 01273 29 55 55.

Safety Net is a charity in Brighton and Hove, we work with children aged 8 – 13 years helping them with any problem, big or small.

Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA

Children in Brighton and Hove with concerns about their development are assessed and where health professionals such as paediatricians, nurses and therapists work together to support and treat your child.

Self Managed Learning College Brighton and Hove offers a welcoming, safe environment for children from all backgrounds to learn in an environment that provides a unique alternative to mainstream schooling.

free online resource for parents and couples dealing with divorce or separation. help and support from local organisations in over 600 locations nationwide. All these organisation have been awarded DWP’s Help and Support for Separated Families (HSSF) Mark. The ‘Next Steps for You’ tool can help you get the information relevant to your individual circumstances quickly. Get help with: childcare, parenting plans and talking to your children about separation mediation, separation and divorce housing benefits, tax credits, finance and debt issues relationships and dealing with conflict and domestic violence health issues such as stress, depression and the emotional journey

SHAC Central, Morley Street, Brighton BN2 9RE 01273 523388 limited walk-in service for young people under the age of 20 at our Morley Street clinic on Wednesdays only in the afternoon from 13:30 until 18:00.

Smarter Uniforms is a social enterprise that fundraises for schools, saves parents money and protects the planet’s precious resources for our children’s future. Smarter Uniforms started as an initiative by Fair Trade Brighton & Hove. They sell low-cost second-hand school uniforms. Starting from 50p, Smarter Uniforms aims to cost 1/3rd of the original price of new uniforms. Families can also be eligible for free uniforms by referral via community organisations across the city. Anyone who is interested in further information about the voucher scheme can e-mail Smarter Uniforms at hello@smarteruniforms with ‘Free Voucher Scheme’ as the subject. Collection boxes for outgrown uniforms are placed across the city. These are listed on the Smarter Uniforms website. Uniform donations will then be sorted, cleaned, smartened up and made available to parents. They are sold online and can be delivered right to your door by Zedify. enquiries are emailed to hello@smarteruniforms.org Contact details Community Base Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA

The SAUK organisation is comprised of three parts - The main site (this website) The Forum The Chatrooms

Am I eligible for a discount on my bills? You’re eligible for a discount if any of the following circumstances applies to you: Your household income is low Someone in your home gets a means-tested benefit You’ve got three or more children under 19 living at home Someone living with you needs more water because of a medical condition You haven’t made a payment to us for a while

TWO SERVICES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN 1- The first is an inclusive stay and play centre based in Horsham, West Sussex for all families with children to explore, play and have fun (stay and play) 2-The second service is activities for children and young people with disabilities aged 0-25 years. Sessions run in the evenings, weekends and every school holiday. We operate out of many locations including Horsham, Crawley, Worthing and Sutton. (Short Breaks) STAY AND PLAY Open 5 days a week, ideal for children from birth to ten years to bring their grown up for lots of play and fun. Soft Play Sensory Room Garden Kitchen Role Play Room Arts and Crafts Changing Facilities pre-bookable Pay as you play and memberships are available to access our stay and play centre For more information on our membership rates and how to book please visit the Springboard House section here SHORT BREAKS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 0-6s A group for under 6’s with disabilities accompanied by their families In Horsham and Crawley 6-12s Short Breaks for Disabled children ages 6 to 12 In Horsham, Crawley and Worthing 12-18s Activities & outings for Disabled young people ages 12 to 18 In Horsham, Crawley and Sutton 18-25s Activities and outings for Disabled young adults ages 18 to 25 In Horsham and Crawley

promotes full and active social lives for people with learning disabilities. We do this through advocacy, training, influencing decision makers, and providing opportunities. We also run the Gig Buddies volunteer befriending project across Brighton and Hove and East and West Sussex.

ABOUTVOLUNTARY SECTORBUSINESSPUBLIC SECTORVOLUNTEERROUTES Home >Member directory > St Lukes Advice Service ST LUKES ADVICE SERVICE Advice and assistance in an unhurried atmosphere. Generalist advice service including debt, bankruptcy, welfare benefits (including the completion of Disability Living Allowance forms) and family matters.

For support for people feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see

SupportLine provides a confidential helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse. SupportLine is a member of the Helplines Association. SupportLine also provides support by email and post. Support and information is provided by a telephone helpline, email and postal support. Information and resources are also listed on our website.

support survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Sussex also DASA Peer support group for people affected by domestic abuse 32 Victoria road, SouthwickBRIGHTON BN42 4DH T: 07886054507 E: dasabrighton@outlook.com

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donate your devices with the RevaluElectricals collection service. Request a collection via The ZeroNet app or use our online collection request form. https://www.thezeronet.com/ https://www.techtakeback.com/collectionrequest.html Households outside Brighton & Hove* - You can join our waiting list for collections outside of the city by completing our online collection request form (select 'Household Collection Outside B&H'). https://www.techtakeback.com/collectionrequest.html#form

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specialising in supported self help for sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety disorders. We have a network of weekly groups where individuals meet in a warm, supportive environment to tackle their fears using an evidence based treatment method. If you are looking for help to get better then you have come to the right place.

TouchBase is a community interest organisation, working on a not for profit basis. We support children, young people and young adults to recover well from adverse childhood experiences, so that they can live life well at home, school, work and out and about within their local communities.

Womens mental health services

GRANT FINDER - if intermediary is required you can ask if SPIN can apply on your behalf

Accommodation at Risk eg: eviction notice, threatened with eviction or told to leave and Accommodation not safe due to Domestic Abuse/Sexual Violence other threat wasshousingline@womenscentre.org.uk Tel: 07541 641 367

Drop-in and telephone advice and information on benefits, money and debt for people on low incomes or benefits. 01273 601211 E: welfarerights@bucfp.org

Come and meet like-minded Wyld Mothers at our mum & baby group held in central Brighton. Meeting every Monday except Bank Holidays. More info can be found on our Facebook Group and Instagram. Wyld Mothers Fire is a space for mothers to sit around a fire, have a chat, connect with other mums and take some time out in nature. We make, read, discuss, laugh, cry, eat and play, or whatever we want/need that day. Bring your baby and let nature nurture you.

offers advice, support and guidance to young people in Brighton and Hove. Workers are able to offer expertise in a wide range of areas. Their aim is to provide young people in the local area with a safe and friendly environment where they can access helpful advice and support.

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