West Sussex Mind

West Sussex Mind We are a local mental health charity providing support to people & their families across West Sussex

We offer help to people on their road to recovery and support them to lead a fulfilling life within their community. People are offered help and advice on:

* Improving their physical health and mental wellbeing
* Strengthening their self-esteem and self-confidence.
* Building strong relationships with family, friends and communities
* Learning new skills and ways of solving problems
* Getting into education, training and work
* Achieving their personal and social goals

🎄Our Mental Elf Wellbeing Challenge is live. Sign up today to receive your free children's activity bundle!⁠⁠➡️ Register...
16/10/2025

🎄Our Mental Elf Wellbeing Challenge is live. Sign up today to receive your free children's activity bundle!⁠
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➡️ Register your school, group or club today - Link here > https://www.westsussexmind.org/get-involved/fundraising/mental-elf-wellbeing-challenge-for-schools-and-youth-groups⁠
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The Mental Elf wellbeing challenge is a great way for young people to learn the importance of good mental wellbeing by taking part in group activities and working together to complete a range of challenges, and also learning to overcome difficulties.⁠
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It's OCD Awareness Week!This week we raise awareness of obsessive compulsive disorder, reduce stigma around the conditio...
16/10/2025

It's OCD Awareness Week!

This week we raise awareness of obsessive compulsive disorder, reduce stigma around the condition and dispel myths.

We spoke to Han, a Peer Youth Mental Health Workers here at West Sussex Mind, about her experience with OCD.

Check out the interview here: https://www.westsussexmind.org/news/2025/hans-ocd-story

‼️We are excited to announce that everyone who buys a ticket for this year’s Mental Elf will receive a FREE National Tru...
15/10/2025

‼️We are excited to announce that everyone who buys a ticket for this year’s Mental Elf will receive a FREE National Trust Family Pass!

Important information regarding the pass:
- Valid from 29 November until 27 March 2026
- 2 adults + up to 6 children
- Digital format – emailed or printable

🎄Register here >> https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/MentalElf2025

This remember to celebrate the small wins in life 🎉Life can be taxing and as such it's easy to take things for granted...
15/10/2025

This remember to celebrate the small wins in life 🎉

Life can be taxing and as such it's easy to take things for granted and to overlook the positive aspects of our lives.

Consider stepping back and taking a break to pause and think about the positive things in your life.

Inequalities in mental health support are real – and something we must work to challenge. At West Sussex Mind, we recogn...
14/10/2025

Inequalities in mental health support are real – and something we must work to challenge. At West Sussex Mind, we recognise that Black communities face a number of inequalities in mental health support and treatment. These include: ⁠
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- Black people are four times more likely to be sectioned under the Mental Health Act than white people. Being sectioned means you can be kept in hospital against your will. ⁠
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- Black people are ten times more likely to receive a community treatment order after leaving hospital for their mental health to ensure that they follow certain rules. ⁠
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- Doctors are far more likely to diagnose Black people with schizophrenia than their white counterparts. ⁠
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- People from minoritised communities are more likely to experience anxiety or depression, but are less likely to receive mental health support for these problems. This may be due to a host of complex reasons, such as lack of trust in the mental health system, stigma in communities or prior experience of inequality and racism in services. ⁠
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Everyone deserves access to support that feels safe and inclusive 🖤💙⁠
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➡️ See Linktree in our bio to find out about our support⁠
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Check our Black Minds Matter UK for free, culturally appropriate talking therapies: https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/ ⁠
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Read more about racism and mental health: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/racism-and-mental-health/ ⁠
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14/10/2025

💙 Hello everyone! 💙

I’m collecting donations for a Christmas tombola in aid of West Sussex Mind, and I’d love your support! 🥰

If anyone has something they could donate — big or small — it would be amazing. Every little prize helps us raise money to support local mental health services. 💪

🎁 Ideas for donations:
• Chocolates, wine, or treats
• Toiletries, candles, or pamper items
• Small gifts, games, or crafts

If you can help please contact leanne.challen@westsussexmind.org or leave your donations at one of our hubs.

Every single contribution makes a difference and will help raise vital funds for West Sussex Mind 💙

Thank you so much for your kindness and support! 🙏 And a massive thank you to everyone who has already donated prizes or money to buy prizes.

Please also share this post 😀

❌ MYTH: “OCD just means being really tidy or liking things organised.”⁠⁠✅ FACT: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a serio...
14/10/2025

❌ MYTH: “OCD just means being really tidy or liking things organised.”⁠
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✅ FACT: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a serious mental health condition that goes far beyond neatness.⁠
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OCD involves distressing, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) that people feel driven to perform in order to reduce anxiety.⁠ It’s not a personality quirk – it can be overwhelming and exhausting.⁠
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Some people may struggle with fears about harm coming to loved ones, worries about contamination or needing to repeat actions until they “feel right.”⁠
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Everyone’s experience is different – and it’s about much more than cleaning or organising.⁠
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💙 At West Sussex Mind, we’re here to challenge stigma and raise awareness. The more we understand what OCD really is, the better we can support those living with it.⁠
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West Sussex Mind are looking for Elves & Santas for our santa's grotto at Goddenwick Farm this Christmas!!! We are looki...
13/10/2025

West Sussex Mind are looking for Elves & Santas for our santa's grotto at Goddenwick Farm this Christmas!!! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who love Christmas and would like to get involved in the community's festive fun.

We are flexible and can work around you to an extent - we are mostly looking for volunteers who can work a few hours a weekend leading up to Christmas!

Comment on this post or message us for more details.
Or email volunteering@westsussexmind.org

This week, try to find time to connect with those who lift you up and make you feel loved 💜 Positive connection helps to...
13/10/2025

This week, try to find time to connect with those who lift you up and make you feel loved 💜 Positive connection helps to keep us well and maintain good mental wellbeing

Mental health struggles can occur at any time of the day or night. That's why there are various organisations who offer ...
12/10/2025

Mental health struggles can occur at any time of the day or night. That's why there are various organisations who offer 24/7 support over the phone.⁠
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If you, or someone you know, is in need of mental health support, please don't hesitate to ring any of the phone numbers listed in this post when our Help Point is not available.⁠
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Address

The Gateway, 8-10 Durrington Lane
Worthing
BN132QG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443003035652

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