Mental Health

Mental Health Support at Henfield Medical Centre

 

We know that it is difficult for you to come and see us so we are trying to improve the services provided

Henfield Medical Centre is here to help you with your mental health as well as your physical health.  The two are often closely connected – if you’re physically unwell it can affect your mental health and vice versa.

In fact, research shows that 40% of GP appointments involve mental health.

You might want to speak to your GP or Practice Nurse if you’re

  • Worrying more than usual
  • Finding it hard to enjoy life
  • Not sleeping or find that your mental state is affecting your physical health in any way
  • Having thoughts and feelings that are difficult to cope with, and that are having an impact on your day-to-day life.
  • Having suicidal thoughts

It is not easy having a conversation about your deepest feelings – but it is always okay to ask for help.

Explain how you have been feeling and don’t worry that your problems are too small or unimportant. Everyone deserves help and our clinicians are here to support you.

As GP appointments are often very short, think about what you want to say – or write it down to remind you, alternatively you can submit a Rapid Health request or take a friend or family member with you if you feel you need support.

If you are in need of urgent immediate support:

All ages

  • Non-Urgent
    • Book appointment with your GP to discuss your mental health 
    • NHS 111 is a non-emergency number, available 24/7 simply by calling 111.  Call regarding any healthcare issues or to speak with a highly trained advisor.
  • Urgent
    • if someone is in immediate danger of hurting themselves or in an emergency situation attend your local A&E department or call 999
      • Advice for others Do not leave the person in crisis alone, remove any immediate means of harm (like medications or weapons), and listen without judgment. Follow the advice of the emergency services

 

All ages

  • Sussex Mental Health Line: 0300 500 0101 Available 24 hours day, seven days a week for individuals living in West Sussex.
  • Shout: a free, confidential, anonymous TEXT service for anyone in the UK.  It won’t appear on your phone bill.  To start a conversation, text the word “SHOUT” to 85258
  • Samaritans: call 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org – Samaritans are available to talk to or email 24/7 and will offer you an opportunity to talk to someone, who’ll listen in a non-judgmental way or won’t tell you what to do.
  • Hopeline: Hopeline is a suicide prevention line and open 9am-midnight, everyday of the year, by calling 080006841412.  Hopeline advisors want to work with you to understand why there thoughts of suicide might be present.  They offer a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe.  This service is part of Papyrus and more details can on Papyrus can be found here: www.papyrus-uk-org  
  • Saneline: 0300 3047000: a helpline offering emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness.  Open everyday of the year from 4:30pm-10:30pm
  • CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) 0800 58 58 58
  • The Mix - FOR UNDER 25yr, text THEMIX to 85258
  • NSHN (National Self Harm Network) - support forum, advice and counselling 
  • Time to Talk 
  • Mind - mental health support 0300 102 1234
  • Pathfinder West Sussex - mental health, homelessness and employment support
  • NHS Choices
  • Sexual Health West Sussex - Help, advice and clinics
  • Doc Ready - mental health support

 

Just for Children and Teens

  • Childline: 08001111 – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about ANYTHING.  Childline is available 24/7 and also have online services at childline.org.uk
  • Kooth - online mental wellbeing community
  • Young Minds 
  • WS Young Carers - support
  • Text your school nurse
  • Your Space - General
  • Youth Access - advice and counselling 
  • YES - Youth mental and emotional wellbeing 
  • C-Card - sexual health
  • Mood Juice - self help

 

Gambling, Substance Abuse and Addictions 

  • Get Connected - substance abuse
  • Frank - drug advice
  • Drink Coach
  • Alcohol Concern
  • Gambling Awareness

 

Page last reviewed: 09 July 2026
Page created: 06 January 2026