24 hour helplines

EMERGENCY SERVICES
fire, police, ambulance and coastguard
999

THE SAMARITANS
offers confidential emotional support to people feeling suicidal or in distress
0845 790 9090

CHILDLINE
is a confidential helpline for children and young people
0800 1111

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE
is a confidential helpline for women experiencing domestic violence
0808 2000 247

TALK TO FRANK
offers confidential advice and information about drugs
0800 776600

NHS DIRECT
offers confidential health advice and information
0845 4647

ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road
01273 696955

DRINKLINE
provides support and information to people with alcohol problems
0800 917 8282

ACCESS POINT
Information about local adult social care services
01273 295555/minicom 01273 296388