Mental Health

Sussex Central YMCA counselling services offer a range of services for young people, families and schools. Our trained counsellors offer one to one, confidential advice in a safe setting where you can talk about any problems you might be troubled by. Click here for more information.

Young People Delivering Training Experience in Mind is an exciting project that provides staff from the mental health sector and young people’s services with training from young mental health service users. The training focuses on the experiences and opinions of young people (aged 15-25).

Get Happy at the Sussex Central YMCASussex Central YMCA is committed to improving the emotional health of young people, children and families. We offer lots of activities for people to make friends, enjoy themselves and learn new skills. We also offer specialist help when its needed, especially at times of emotional difficulty.

The Youth Advice Centre provides information and advice for young people across the city. The popular Blatchington Road drop-in centre helps young people aged 13 - 25 years old with issues around sexual health and relationships, family problems, housing, education, training and employment. The centre also provides a gateway to counselling services and one-to-one support from Connexions Personal advisors (PAs) for those with complex needs.

Safe + Sorted in East Brighton also provides information and advice for young people.