A guide to support services for young people in Brighton and Hove

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Charity offering a range of outdoor pursuits for young people and adults.

Supporting and empowering young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity

Alternatives gives support to people facing an unplanned pregnancy and to those experiencing difficulties following an abortion, therapeutic termination or miscarriage

Amaze gives information, advice and support to parents of children with special needs and disabilities in Brighton & Hove.

A self-advocacy group for people with learning difficulties to talk about things they want to and to feedback information to other services what things interest them. Where and when Every other Wednesday from 4pm – 6pm at The Young People’s centre, 69 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE Age range 16 – 25 Accessibility Fully accessible

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ASpire supports adults with Asperger syndrome, High Functioning Autism and similar social issues through mentoring and group activitues

Supports individuals with Asperger syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

Youth project focussing on hip hop skills

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Multicultural performing arts company and charity.

Offers advice and guidances around housing, debts, and welfare.

We aim to empower Black, Asian, Arab and Mixed Heritage young people to make informed decisions and take control of their lives.

Mindfulness meditation for beginners and advanced as well as teachings about Buddhism. Toddlers and parents classes, after school kids class, lunchtime and evening drop in classes, half day and weekend courses and retreats Where and when Bodhisattva Meditation Centre, 3 Lansdowne Road, classes daily. Also branch classes mon and tues each week throughout East Sussex. Age […]

Provides a centre of learning and support that offers individuals and their community an opportunity to reach their full potential.

The service delivers brief advice and information relating to drinking alcohol to those aged 16 and over.

Council run department for revenues and benefits

Volunteering at community gardens and allotments and training courses on cookery and food growing.

Peer Support Service offers three groups for adults eighteen and over affected by eating disorders in men, women and carers living in Brighton and Hove. The main purpose for the groups is to provide those who attend a space to meet with other sufferers/carers to share their experiences and coping strategies. Our groups aim is […]

Mentoring and coaching for young people

Depression support group

Samaritans provides confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that may lead to suicide.

Oasis is women’s only service supporting young female substance misusers

GP practice offering a drop in service

Our aims are to empower women and promote independence in a safe, women-only space.

Youth café based in St Peter’s Church

NHS Mental Health drop-in, part of the Community Mental Health Centre

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for Brighton and Hove

Information and advice service to those affected by cannabis use use

Supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health support needs, to live full and active lives

Information, advice and guidance from the Youth Employability Service.

We offer a range of services including sexual health screening, management of patients with HIV, including a young persons clinic and a gay & bisexual men’s clinic.

The Clock Tower Sanctuary provides drop-in information, advice and support for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or insecurely housed.

A charity providing a home for community and voluntary groups in Brighton and Hove and services to the local community.

Inter-generational courses where parents/carers learn alongside their children.

Offering counselling support to young people aged 13 – 25 in the Brighton & Hove area.

Free 1-1 confidential counselling in Moulsecoomb for young people aged 13-25 and living in the area To support young people to find their own solutions and strengths to whatever issues or challenges they are facing. Issues include but not restricted to: abuse relationships sexuality gender young carers disabilities anxiety depression Having the right sort of […]

A wellbeing project for people aged 13-25

Providing opportunities and a safe place for young people

Provider of support for carers and the people they care for.

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Youth clubs, centre based, outreach and detached sessions

Offers advice and information regarding disability-related matters

Help others, acquire new skills, experience adventure and make new friends, while at the same time gaining a nationally recognised award.

Dv8 is a community organisation that specialises in delivering innovative training projects for young people

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Provides support to 14 to 35 year olds experiencing their first episode of psychosis

Courses on improving living quality with a long term health condition

Enables young people with disabilities to access youth centres

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Families Plus is a family focused counselling service that works with children, young people, parents and carers both individually and together. We have a range of counsellors, psychotherapists and family therapists and create bespoke packages of care to meet each client’s needs.. Where and When Families Plus is open weekdays 10am-9pm and Saturday mornings 9am-1pm […]

Advice for new and current tenants and landlords

Friends Centre is an independent adult education organisation where people can develop their knowledge, skills, understanding and creativity in a supportive environment.

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Salvation Army run youth club for ages 11+

Ardingly Court Surgery is a GP practice

Church Surgery is a GP Practice

Matlock Road Surgery is a GP Practice

Mile Oak Medical Centre is a GP Practice

Park Crescent Health Centre is a GP practice

Allied Medical Practice is a GP Practice

St Peter’s Medical Centre is a GP Practice based off of London Road.

The Avenue Surgery is a GP Practice

Warmdene Surgery is a GP Practice near Carden Hill

Willow House is a GP Practice

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The Hangleton and Knoll Project exists to work in partnerships with residents to access and develop opportunities and resources and to facilitate positive change as identified by the residents of our communities.

Healthwatch aims to help people get the best out of their health and social care services

Housing advice for 16-25 year olds who are homeless, threatened with homelessness or insecurely housed

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Helps getting 16-25 year olds into work, education, or training

Since 1993 BHIMS, a registered charity, has worked with residents in the area of conflict resolution to build stronger more cohesive local communities.

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A drop-in service for people in temporary accommodation

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Counselling for men who have experienced any form of sexual violation

Men Get Eating Disorders Too provides essential information and links to support for those affected by eating disorders.

Dads group for young fathers.

Promoting mental health in the community offering advocacy, advice and information for people with emotional or mental health difficulties.

MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

MACS provides a high quality, confidential and impartial service to help people to manage their money successfully.

Moneyworks is here to help all residents of Brighton & Hove to make money, save money and manage their money. We provide drop in sessions and workshops on a range of subjects to help people get the goods and services they need, find a job and get advice about debts and welfare benefits. Where and […]

Contraception and Sexual Health

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Vocational training programmes for young people aged 16-18 who are not in education, employment or training

Supports people with mental health problems and their carers, family and friends.

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Ear Acupuncture Brighton – treatments for anxiety, depression, exhaustion, weight loss, drug addiction, hepatitis, HIV, AIDS, ME, insomnia and more.

Pathways to Independence aims to empower young people to become active members of society through a bespoke programme of Independent Living Skills and accommodation support.

Brighton and Hove youth service project in Portslade

The Prince’s Trust is a youth charity that helps change young lives.

Local and independent team of psychologists, psychiatrists, and counsellors

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Provides a mentoring and befriending project for young refugees and asylum seekers

Music charity for young people

Free resiliance building activities for 16 – 25 year olds in Brighton and Hove

ru-ok? is the young person’s substance misuse service for Brighton & Hove. We provide free, confidential help and advice to young people and their families.

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The Safe Space project provides support, first aid services and a place of safety to people in the town centre.

We provide support for young people aged 9-16 who prefer to have an education that responds to their needs – instead of going to school. Students attend from 09.00 to 1pm Monday to Friday. Students are supported in working out what they want to do in life and then helped to learn what is necessary. […]

Information, advice and guidance from the Youth Employability Service.

Provides advocacy for young people who have emotional and wellbeing issues

A council-run project that aims to increase young people’s levels of sport and activity

Day centre for homeless and isolated people

St Luke’s Advice Service is a registered charity based in Brighton who help people with debt and benefits.

The project matches adults who have a learning disability with a volunteer gig buddy, who will attend a gig with that person once a month.

NHS service to help you stop smoking

Provides advice and support around housing and accommodation

Supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse

Offers language and interpreting services

An out of hours telephone service for mental health help

A charity for young homeless people which offers temporary emergency accommodation on a night by night basis in the homes of volunteer hosts.

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Get help across the city with mental health services

Antenatal care and postnatal care for young women under 19 at delivery living in Brighton and Hove by specialist teenage midwife.

Advice and support around HIV and sexual health

Offers foundation learning and opportunities to 16-18 year olds

Community project for young people

Provides support, advice and accomodation for people with mental health needs.

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Support for victims of crime

Develops opportunities for people to help others, and in the process, develop their own skills and potential, through volunteering.

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Information, advice and guidance from the Youth Employability Service.
Youth work sessions.

Working with the people of East Brighton to develop and fulfill their aspirations for success in their own lives, their families and the community.

A service for young women and young men aged 13 – 25 at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation.

10 week voluntary programme run by the employment charity Tomorrow’s People

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Provides a voice to young carers in Brighton and Hove.

Brighton Oasis Project aims to improve the lives and maximise the potential of the diverse range of women, children and young people affected by substance misuse.

The Young People’s Centre is a safe space for young people to come and relax, chat to people and access affordable food, activities, counselling, life coaching, information and support for overall health and wellbeing.

Support with volunteering, learning, and employability

Information, advice, guidance and support for young people.

Helps 16-19 year olds find employment, education and training

Offers workshops, volunteering, sports sessions and more