Useful resources
National resources
Call Mind’s support line on 0300 102 1234.
This is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Our advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.
We’re open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
Samaritans
You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:
- Call 116 123 (free from any phone)
- Call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day)
- Email jo@samaritans.org
- Visit some branches in person
Samaritans is there for anyone who wants to talk.
SANEline
If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10pm every day).
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you’re affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
Shout
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
If you’re under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
Nightline
If you’re a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
Switchboard
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+. Youngminds help and support for young people, parents & carers. https://www.youngminds.org.uk
Youngminds
Youngminds help and support for young people, parents & carers.
Relate
Relationship support and guidance. Services include relationships, family, mediation, children and young people’s counselling and sex therapy
Sexual abuse
Your call will be answered by one of our specially trained women volunteers who are there to listen and support you to talk about whatever is on your mind.
Mondays & Fridays: 11am – 2pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 6pm – 8pm
Our lines are open to adults and young people aged 13+ of all genders.
A national charity dedicated to helping anyone affected by crime – not just victims and witnesses, but friends, family and anyone else caught up in the aftermath.
24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line
Provides free, specialist and confidential support for victims of sexual violence or abuse. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Visit 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk to chat online or find out more. Delivered by Rape Crisis England & Wales, funded by UK Government.
A national charity offering confidential help, advice and a range of Rape Crisis Centres around the UK.
A national charity providing advice and support to members of the LGBT community.
A national charity supporting men who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
A specialist sexual violence and abuse charity led by the needs of its clients.
Provides specialist support for women, men and children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse.
Local to Worthing
Adult Mental Health
Tel: 0300 303 5652
helppoint@westsussexmind.org
Sexual abuse
Lifecentre, PO Box 58, Chichester, PO19 8UD
Relationships
Local to London
The Havens
Havens are specialist centres across London where victims of rape and serious sexual assault can get support and advice. Even if you’re not ready to talk to the police, the Havens can provide you with medical help and advice about your options in confidence.
Find out more at The Havens
Date updated 23.1.26