UOK Brighton & Hove has relaunched under a new contract with an expanded partnership of trusted local charities, community groups, and experts. We’re working together to strengthen mental health and wellbeing support for adults across the city.
To mark this new chapter, UOK is hosting a series of free webinars for professionals and members of the public to find out more about what’s on offer and how to access it.
If your team or community would like to know more about our new offer, we are hosting four webinars in October that you are welcome to join.Two dates are available for members of the public to attend, and two for professionals. Please click this link to book
- 20th October and 22nd October – Members of the public
- 21st October and 29th October – Any professionals
Have you or a loved one ever felt overwhelmed and not sure where to turn for help? Do you work with someone who is seeking guidance or support?
UOK Brighton & Hove is here to make that easier for everyone, offering free mental health support for anyone aged 18 or over living, working or studying in Brighton & Hove. Led by Southdown our new, expanded partnership brings together trusted local charities, community groups, and experts to connect people with practical advice, friendly activities, and tailored support – whether life feels tough, or you just want to feel better.
What’s new about UOK?
UOK brings together a wide network of organisations, making it simple to access useful information, join supportive groups, or get expert advice – including help with wellbeing, debt, benefits and more. We’re taking what already works and reaching more people than ever before.
Everything we offer is free of charge. We are funded by NHS Sussex and Brighton & Hove City Council.
Brooke Joyce, UOK B&H Partnership Lead said – “After six successful years we’re really excited to relaunch our partnership that is your connection to local mental health and wellbeing support. Our partners are all expert organisations who truly care about our communities and understand what works best for them. We all need help sometimes, so please don’t hesitate to reach out for support for yourself, a loved one or someone you’re caring for.”
How we help:
- Direct access to friendly advice and guidance
- Community groups, events, and peer support
- Easy pathways to professional mental health services
How to get support:
Reaching out is simple. Call us on Freephone 0808 196 1768 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, excluding bank holidays)
Email chat@uok.org.uk or referrals@uok.org.uk
Request a callback at www.uok.org.uk/talk-to-us
Or find out more (including digital support via Qwell) at ww.uok.org.uk
Who’s involved?
Our strengthened partnership includes Southdown and more than a dozen active voluntary sector organisations, all working together for better mental health and wellbeing in Brighton & Hove. You’ll find familiar names and new faces, each ready to help in their own way:
Allsorts, Amaze, Bridging Change, Brighton Women’s Centre (BWC), The Carers Centre, DadLaSoul, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT), Grassroots Suicide Prevention, The Hangleton and Knoll Project, Impact Initiatives, Money Advice Plus, Possability People, Qwell, Rethink Mental Illness SOS, SEDs Connective, St Luke’s Advice Service, Sussex Interpreting Services (SIS), Switchboard, Together Co, Trust for Developing Communities (TDC) and YMCA Downslink Group (Youth Advice Service/ YAC).
Our commitment:
The UOK partnership is built around inclusion, prevention, and making support accessible to all. We focus on person-centred services, where everyone’s experience matters, and help is easy to find. Together we’re expanding ways for people to connect to care and get the right support at the right time.
