Helplines

Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines can offer expert advice.

If you are in an emergency, please call 999.

 
 

  • National Domestic Abuse helpline:
    Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
    www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

    Safe in Sussex
    Help and support for people affected by domestic abuse in West Sussex. Provides refuge, outreach and training.
    www.safeinsussex.co.uk

    WORTH
    Specialist Domestic Abuse Service that supports people in West Sussex at high risk of harm or homicide as a result of domestic abuse.
    Find out more

    Gov.uk
    Information on how to get help.
    Guidance on how to get help

  • Older people: Hourglass
    Calling time on the abuse, harm and exploitation of older people.
    Free 24/7 helpline: 0808 808 8141
    www.wearehourglass.org

    Financial abuse: Surviving Economic Abuse
    Advice and support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse who is in financial difficulty. Including a
    Financial support helpline.
    www.survivingeconomicabuse.org

    LGBTQ+ Abuse: Galop
    Supports LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
    Helpline: 0800 999 5428
    www.galop.org.uk

    LGBTQ+ Abuse: Switchboard
    Helpline and domestic abuse support for LGBTQ+ people.
    Helpline: 01273 204 050
    www.switchboard.org.uk

    Honour based abuse: Karma Nirvana
    National honour based abuse helpline.
    Helpline: 0800 5999 247
    www.karmanirvana.org.uk

    Stalking: Veritas Justice
    Support, advocacy and advice for people affected by stalking.
    www.veritas-justice.co.uk

  • Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme
    Also known as Clare’s Law
    Request information on whether your current or ex partner has a history of violence and abusive offending that my pose a risk to you. You can also request this information to protect someone you believe to be at risk from their partner.
    www.sussex.police.uk

    Personal safety app: Hollie Guard
    Smartphone app that works as a personal alarm, deterrent and captures evidence.
    www.hollieguard.com

    Personal safety app: Bright Sky
    App and website providing practical support and information on how to respond to domestic abuse.
    www.hestia.org/brightsky

  • Daisy Chain Project
    Legal charity providing pro bono (free) advice and support to people experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse.
    www.thedaisychainproject.com

    FLOWS: Finding legal options for women survivors
    Legal support service designed to help protect women against domestic abuse.
    www.flows.org.uk

    Rights Of Women
    Legal advice and information for women affected by violence.
    www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

  • Bognor Regis Foodbank
    Helping local people in crisis with vital food.
    www.bognorregis.foodbank.org.uk

    Debt advice: PayPlan
    Free debt advice service to help make repaying debts more affordable.
    www.payplan.com

    Gambling: GamCare
    Information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling.
    www.gamcare.org.uk

  • Family Support Work
    Emotional and practical support to families in need. This includes listening, advice, advocacy, food parcels, support groups and play activities. FSW stay with a family until they get back on their feet.
    www.familysupportwork.org

    Home Start
    Emotional and practical support from a carefully selected volunteer to enable families to get back on track.
    www.home-startawa.org.uk

    Pregnancy Options Centre
    Free unbiased help and support for unplanned pregnancy, post abortion and pregnancy loss.
    www.pregnancyoptionscentre.org.uk

  • Samaritans
    24/7 support with whatever you are going through.
    Helpline: 116 123
    www.samaritans.org

    Good Grief Trust
    Help for those suffering grief, providing reassurance, a virtual hand of friendship and ongoing support.
    www.thegoodgrieftrust.org

    Citizens Advice
    Free confidential advice for everyone on a wide range of issues.
    www.citizensadvice.org.uk