The UOK Wellbeing Service offers free mental health and wellbeing support for adults (aged 18+) across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.
Whether you’re looking for information, guidance, peer support or help finding the right service, we’re here to help.
How we can help you
The UOK Wellbeing Service is for adults aged 18+ living in Brighton & Hove or East Sussex who are looking for support with their mental health and wellbeing.
You may benefit from support if you are experiencing:
- Anxiety, stress or worry
- Low mood or depression
- Loneliness or isolation
- Low confidence or self-esteem
- Difficult life changes or circumstances
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Feeling unsure about where to turn for support
Peer groups
Connect with others who have similar experiences in a supportive and understanding environment.
Social spaces
Meet new people, build confidence and take part in activities in your local community.
One to one support
Receive personalised support to help you explore your options and work towards your goals.
Education and learning
Develop new skills, improve your wellbeing and build confidence through learning opportunities.
Employment support
Get support to find, return to or stay in work, education or volunteering.
How to access support
The UOK Wellbeing Service is for adults aged 18+ living in Brighton & Hove or East Sussex who are looking for support with their mental health and wellbeing.
Walk in
welcome sessions
Drop in and talk to a member of staff about your mental health and wellbeing.
- No appointment needed.
- View walk in welcome session times and locations.
Bookable
Saturday telephone appointments
Can’t attend in person? Book a telephone appointment with a member of our team.
- Appointments are available on Saturdays.
- Find your local neighbourhood to book a telephone appointment.
Find out what support is available near you
The UOK Wellbeing Service is organised into local neighbourhoods, in line with the NHS Neighbourhood Mental Health Team approach. This brings together NHS, GP, community and voluntary sector organisations to provide more joined up support and help people access the right support at the right time.
Select your nearest neighbourhood below to view local timetables, book onto peer groups, or arrange a Saturday telephone appointment.
You do not need to use your local neighbourhood. If you live in Brighton & Hove or East Sussex, you can access support, groups and activities across any UOK neighbourhood.
Brighton & Hove
Including West, East and Central Brighton.
Lewes
Including Lewes and Newhaven areas.
Eastbourne
Eastbourne and surrounding areas.
Rother
Including Bexhill and surrounding areas.
Hastings
Including Hastings and St Leonards.
Wealden
Including Uckfield and Hailsham areas.
Walk-in welcome sessions
Our walk in welcome sessions are a simple way to access support. No appointment is needed. Just come along to one of the sessions below and speak to a member of staff about your mental health and wellbeing.
| Location | Day | Time | Address | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbeing hub: Preston Park | Tuesdays | 1-3pm | 18 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HL | View map |
| Community location: Whitehawk | First and third Thursday of the month | 4-7pm | Floor 1, Kingfisher Building, North Whitehawk, Brighton BN2 5FX | View map |
| Community location: Seven Dials | Second and fourth Thursday of the month | 12noon-3pm | Vernon Gardens, Windlesham Avenue, Brighton BN1 3AH | View map |
| Bexhill | Thursdays | 4-7pm | 73A London Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3LB | View map |
| Community location: Rye | Tuesdays | 11am-2pm | Tilling Green Community Centre, Mason Rd, Rye East Sussex, TN31 7BE | View map |
| Eastbourne | Mondays | 11am-2pm | Suites 1 & 2, The Printworks, 20 Wharf Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3AW | View map |
| Community location: Eastbourne | Wednesdays (starts 29 July) | 4-7pm | The Recovery Cafe, 5 North Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3HG | View map |
| Hailsham | Mondays | 11am-2pm | 7-9 George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1AE | View map |
| Hastings | Mondays | 11am- 2pm | Carisbrooke House, Stockleigh Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0JP | View map |
| Lewes | Wednesdays | 4-7pm | 47A Western Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1RL | View map |
| Newhaven | Tuesdays | 11am- 2pm | Summerhayes, Marshall Lane, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9RB | View map |
| Uckfield | Tuesdays | 4-7pm | Bellbrook Centre, Bell Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1QL | View map |
Staying Well
Staying Well provides walk-in out-of-hours support for adults experiencing mental distress or crisis. The service is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You don’t need an appointment and you can get same day support if you feel like you are unable to cope.
We are open:
Monday to Fridays: 5pm to 10:30pm
Weekends: 3pm to 10:30pm
Staying Well locations
For more information and advice about getting urgent support with your mental health, please visit the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust website.
