Latest service updates
We are continually reviewing our service offer. Please keep an eye on this page for latest updates.
You can continue to refer via our online self-referral forms or talk to your GP or another health professional who can refer you. When we receive your referral, a member of our team will review your needs. At this stage, they may call you to discuss your needs further, or you may receive a text message, email or letter from us asking for you to call us at a convenient time to book an assessment.
Services for adults
Extended waiting times
We are currently experiencing extended waiting times for assessment in some parts of our adult service. Our team will review your referral as promptly as possible and where we have longer waits, someone will soon be in touch with you to discuss your needs.
Pause of group sessions
Unfortunately we are not able to offer any of our group services at the moment. Please check back here for the latest status, or follow us on Facebook for updates. We will keep you informed as to when the groups are back up and running.
You may also be interested in the Brighton and Hove Recovery College which offers courses as a route to recovery from mental health challenges.
Our services for adults remain open for 1:1 support. We are offering increased levels of support via video conferencing in order to improve accessibility and to ensure safe working practise. We have returned to offering face-to-face support although this is at a reduced rate compared to pre-pandemic levels and provision of this is on the basis of clinical need. Further information can be found on our Adult service pages.
Services for children and young people
We currently have long waits of several months for therapy appointments in our service due to high levels of referrals. Unfortunately, waiting times for some specialist service offers can be up to a year. We therefore encourage people to make a referral as soon as possible.
Further information can be found on our Children and Young People (CYP) service pages.
NHS 111 'select mental health option' survey
NHS England is inviting feedback from people who have accessed crisis care services through the NHS 111 'select mental health option' service. The purpose is to gather feedback and experience on the service people have received. Responses collected through this survey will be analysed to identify areas where improvements can be made to enhance the quality of care provided.
If you have used the crisis care services through the NHS 111 'select mental health option' and would like to complete the survey - please click here.
Urgent support
If you require urgent support, please click here for contact details of crisis and support services.
Resources and videos
We have set up a Resources page to help people in our community. Here you will find videos we have produced sharing top tips to look after you emotional health, as well as a list of useful links to other sources of support.
Our phone lines are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. You can call us on 0300 002 0060 or email spft.bhwellbeing@nhs.net.