Here you can find a list of mental health and crisis support services open in Sussex over the festive period.

Here you can find a list of organisations in Sussex offering free Christmas meals, activites and the chance to connect with others over the festive period.

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Grassroots Suicide Prevention and Possibility People are working in partnership to form two lived experience groups.

During the Christmas and New Year period, Mind in Brighton & Hove’s services will be open as usual, excluding bank holidays.

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of caring, and ensure carers understand their rights and are able to access the support that is available to them whenever they need it.

Carers Rights Day aims to empowers carers with information and support.

Next week is Advocacy Awareness Week, and our Advocacy teams will be out promoting our services in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex.

Mind in Brighton & Hove is seeking a Head of Operations

Improving lives workshops - working with ethnic communities to improve health outcomes:

NHS Sussex is working in partnership with three local organisations that support minority ethnic communities to have their voice heard.

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for people and community to unite behind the theme: Mental Health is a Universal Human Right

Good mental health is vital to our overall health and wellbeing. Yet one is eight people globally are living with mental health conditions, which can impact physical health, wellbeing, how they connect with others, and their livelihoods.

Black History Month is important because it recognises and celebrates the contributions and experiences of black people in the UK. It’s an opportunity to:

• Raise awareness about the history of black communities

• Combat racism

• Promote inclusivity

• Inspire positive social change

Please find below a link to a survey that has been developed to try to identify the barriers and issues people face when trying to access mental health support in Sussex.

We all experience stress and it can be positive but sometimes stress can stop us doing things and feel overwhelming. We are running two more of our Stress Toolkit Workshops on Tuesday 10th October 10.00am – 1.00pm and Tuesday 21st November 1.30pm - 4.30pm.

“Creating Hope Through Action” remains the theme for the World Suicide Prevention Day 2023. This theme serves as a powerful call to action and reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and that through our actions we can encourage hope and strengthen prevention.

International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, to remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

Mind in Brighton & Hove is seeking a Head of Operations

We are delighted that Mind in Brighton & Hove is the chosen Charity Partner for Van Gogh Alive Brighton, the world's most visited ‘immersive multi-sensory experience’ at Brighton Dome. Due to popular demand, the exhibition has now been extended until Sunday 10th September 2023.

To mark Pride this year we have put together support and resources in Sussex and nation-wide available for people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Brand Sixteen, 10 Dukes Lane, Brighton BN1 1BG has joined The Chatty Cafe Scheme - reducing loneliness to get people chatting!

Have you heard of the BATON OF HOPE?

It is the UK’s biggest ever suicide prevention initiative, and it is currently travelling down the country, starting life-saving conversations about suicide and prompting actions.

To mark Pride month this year we have put together support and resources in Sussex and nation-wide available for people who identify as LGBTQIA+.