Services Open Over Christmas & New Year 2020 - 2021
This list has been updated, but changes to services may happen due of Covid 19 guidance – please contact services directly to confirm they are running as advertised.
Mental Health Rapid Open: 24/7
Response Service (MHRRS) Brighton & Hove, Mental Health Rapid Response Service offers support from a mental health professional. The service The service offers mental health support undertakes assessments, and can refer people on for further for people who feel at risk to themselves support from other mental health teams where needed. For and/or others or if someone feels more information you can also go to concerned that a person is at risk to www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/urgent-help-crisis themselves and/or others due to their mental health. Telephone: 0300 304 0078
Website: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/MHRRS
Mind in Brighton and Hove Closed: th Friday 25 December th Our services are open as normal on the Monday 28 December st dates below. You can call to speak to an Friday 1 January advice worker and/or book an th st appointment if you have concerns you Please note we will be closing at 3.00pm on 24 & 31 want to discuss. December
Normal opening hours (Monday to Friday 9-5) resume from Monday 4th January.
Telephone: 01273 66 69 50
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mindcharity.co.uk
Address: 51 New England Street, Brighton BN1 4GQ
Brighton and Hove Council Community Hub helpline – please go to website for opening times over Christmas. Community Hub https://covidbrightonhove.org.uk/help-directory/christmas- coronavirus-support/
The Community Hub operates Monday to Friday from 10am to 4.30pm.
Emergency help with food, energy bills and other essentials, please phone 01273 293 117 and select option 1. You will be directed to the Local Discretionary Social Fund
Covid-19 Enquiries, please phone 01273 293 117 and select option 2. You will be directed to the Community Hub.
Require food or shopping related support and are over 18 and can afford to pay for this, please phone 01273 293 117 and select option 3. You will be directed to Food Support at Impact Initiatives
If you need help to stay safe and well, or if you need care and support, please call Access Point on 01273 295 555.
For details go to https://www.brighton- hove.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/request-help-yourself
Safe Space: St Paul’s Church, Open (over Christmas): 11.30pm – 4am st st West Street Friday 20 Dec, Saturday 21 Dec Friday 27th Dec, Saturday 28th Dec
Safe Space is open every Friday and Open (New Year’s Eve): 11pm – 5am Saturday night to provide emotional, Tuesday 31st Dec (New Year’s Eve) medical and practical support to anyone who has become intoxicated, distressed If you need to contact someone during the above opening or injured during their night out. hours please call 07590 229 897.
MindOut Advocacy, groupwork, counselling, peer mentoring and befriending services will be closed or offering limited st th The online support service is delivered services from Monday 21 December until Monday 4 by and for LGBTQ people and can offer January. mental health support, advice and information on other services. Please go to the website for updated details on service opening times over Christmas or call 01273 234839 The website details when the chat service will next be open and you can Email: [email protected] leave a message if they are closed. Website: www.mindout.org.uk/get-support/mindout-online/#
Community Roots If you need information, support, or know somebody that does, please ring on 0808 196 1768 (lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). A network of 16 local community-based services working together to support For individual opening times for the 16 services across the good mental health and wellbeing in Christmas and new Period please check the websites or ring Brighton and Hove. the above number
Website: Mental Health & Wellbeing Support in Brighton & Hove (communityroots.org.uk)
CLG (Change, Grow, Live) Closed on: 25th December Drug and Alcohol Services 26th December 1st January
Otherwise the service is open 9-5pm, Monday to Friday No drop in currently due to Covid-19 but please call or email to book an appointment.
You can refer yourself or someone else to the service online using this form: https://www.changegrowlive.org/brighton-hove-recovery- service/referrals
Richmond House
Telephone: 01273 731 900 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.changegrowlive.org
Brighton Unemployed Centre Usually open: Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 4pm
& Families Project Closed 18th, 24th, 26th December Drop in for practical support for Open Friday 27th Dec 10-2 free light lunch unwaged/unemployed people and pensioners Week beginning 30th December normal opening hours part from Closed Wed 1st Jan all day
Telephone: 01273 601211 Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bucfp.org/
Address: 6 Tilbury Place, Brighton BN2 9QU
Benefits: Drop-in services are currently closed but advice services can be contacted via phone and email.
Telephone: 01273 676 171 01273 671 213
Email: [email protected]
First Base Day Centre Usually open: Monday – Friday, 9am – 11am (closed weekends) Friendly advice, information, healthcare, showers and food for people who are Open: 9am – 11am sleeping rough. Open: Fri 25th Dec Closed: Sat 26th Dec Closed: Sun 27th Dec Open: Fri 1st Jan
Telephone: 01273 326844 Website: www.bht.org.uk/services/first-base-day-centre/
Address: St Stephen’s Hall, Montpelier Place, BN1 3BF
St Anne’s Day Centre Usually open: every weekday, 09.30 – 12.30pm
Closed: Friday 25th December
Friday 1st January
The service is open bank holiday Monday 28th December.
Currently the service is operating for takeaway meals only, every Monday - Friday from 12 – 12.20pm or until they run out. The service is still providing toiletries and clothing subject to availability.
Please check the website below for the most up to date information.
Telephone : 01273 602824
Website: www.stannesdaycentre.org.uk/
Address: St Mary's Church Hall, 61 St James's Street, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1PR
Youth Advice Centre (YAC) Usually open Monday to Friday Housing Advice: 9.00-12.00pm YAC provides safe, friendly, impartial Support and Advice Drop-in: 3.00-6.00pm advice for young people. A support and advice drop-in for 13-25-year olds offers The service is still accepting referrals but support is advice on issues including emotional currently being offered via telephone or digitial means. wellbeing, sexual health, relationships, Face-to-face support is available in emergencies. substance misuse, money management, rd work and learning. There is also a Mon 23 : Open as usual th housing advice drop-in for 16-25-year Tues 24 : 9-12 Housing Advice & Support & Advice Drop-in th olds. Wed 25 : Closed th Thur 26 : Closed th Fri 27 : 9-12 Housing Advice & Support & Advice Drop-in th Mon 30 9-12 Housing Advice & Support & Advice Drop-in st Tue 31 9-12 Housing Advice & Support & Advice Drop-in st Weds 1 Closed
Open as usual from Thursday 2nd January.
Telephone: 01273 624432
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ymcadlg.org/support-advice/youth-advice- centre-yac/
Address: 11 St Georges Place, Brighton BN1 4GB
Money Advice Plus Outreach: Money Advice Plus will only be running their core service over the Christmas period, meaning that they Money Advice Service will not be at any of their normal outreach locations (including Mind in Brighton and Hove). Provides money, benefits and debt advice services both face-to-face and by Open (usual hours) : 9:30am - 4pm telephone Monday – Friday (Meetings are by appointment only, there are no drop-in services)
Closed: Wed 25th Dec, Thurs 26th Dec, Wed 1st Jan
Office telephone: 01273 664 000 (general enquiries)
The general advice line is operating as usual and can be reached during the usual office hours at 0800 988 7037.
Website: www.moneyadviceplus.org.uk
Address: Tisbury Road Offices, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Road, Hove BN3 3BQ
The Clock Tower Sanctuary Opening hours: 10:30 – 12:30pm and 1:00 – 2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A Day Centre providing facilities, advice and support to homeless young people, Currently the service is not offering a drop-in service, and rough sleepers and sofa surfers in users are asked to call 01273 722 353 and choose option 1 Brighton and Hove aged 16-25 in order to book themselves a slot.
Open as normal until Wednesday 23rd December. Please note the service is currently closed on Wednesdays.
Open on 24th December (half day). Closed 25th December – 3rd January (inclusive).
Open as normal from Monday 4th January (see website for up to date opening times).
Telephone: 01273 722353
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.thects.org.uk
Address: The Clocktower Sanctuary, Wenlock House, 41- 43 North Street, Brighton BN1 1RH
The Real Junk Food Project, Real Junk Food Project are offering takeaway and food-to- go services at the following locations. Please check the Brighton website for opening times
Provides food for people who need it on https://bhfood.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Click- a ‘pay as you feel’ basis. here-for-Christmas-schedule-of-emergency-food-banks-and- projects...pdf
St. Luke’s Church 12:30 – 1:45pm, every Tuesday and Wednesday Address: 64 Old Shoreham Road, Brighton, BN1 5DD Telephone: 01273 557 772
Hollingdean Community Centre 12:30 – 1:45pm, every Thursday Address: Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road, Brighton, BN1 7BH Telephone: 01273 236 160
The Gardener 12:00 – 3:00pm, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Address: 50 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN
For more information on opening times, venues and contact details please visit the website.
Website: www.realjunkfoodbrighton.co.uk/
Crossover Crossover will be providing cooked breakfasts from out of Free hot breakfasts, drinks, cereal and the car park on the northside of St Peters Church. various takeaway items for people who Open: 8am - 9am, Saturday 19th Dec are rough sleepers or vulnerably housed Sunday 20th Dec or anyone who feels they need it. Saturday 26th Dec Sunday 27th Dec
Address: St Peter’s Church car park (north side), York Place, Brighton, BN1 4GU
Pathways to Health Ear Acupuncture Clinics are offering limited services at the following locations: Ear Acupuncture Clinics Unitarian Church The clinic is open for 2 sessions of 40 minutes. Tuesdays from 10:30-11:10am and 11:30am-12:10pm. Address: New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF
nd th Open Tues 22 & 29 December
Brighthelm Centre Open for 2 sessions of 40 minutes. Wednesdays from 11:00-11:40am and 12.00-12:40pm. Address: North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD
Closed Wed 23rd, 30th December- reopens Wed 6th Jan
Cornerstone Community Centre Open for 3 sessions of 30 minutes. Fridays from: 4.00 - 4.30pm 4.45 - 5.15pm 5.30 - 6.00pm Address: Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL
Closed 25th December Open Friday 1st & 8th January
For more information please visit our website: www.pathwaystohealth.org.uk
Telephone: 01273 234 766 Email: [email protected]
Possibility People Opening Hours: th th th st Advice Service Closed on December 24 , 25 , 28 December, 1 January.
Supporting disabled people to live independently, with Offers a wide range of advice, dignity and without prejudice. information, support to disabled people, their families, friends and carers Working with disabled people, older people and young people, or anyone with an impairment or long term health condition.
Telephone: 01273 894050 Website: www.possabilitypeople.org.uk/
Covid Brighton Website: covidbrightonhove.org.uk/
An online coronavirus help directory for The website is available in multiple languages including Brighton and Hove, providing information Arabic, Polish, Spanish and Bengali. on support available, such as food banks, medicine collection, coronavirus testing and help with shopping.
Food Banks and Christmas Lunch
Hove Methodist Church Please contact us in advance to book a lunch delivery- 25th December, 12.30pm – 2.30pm Hove Methodist Church (HMC) provide a free Christmas Day lunch Telephone: 01273 324600 (leave a message) delivered to your door (BN3 & BN41 area). This is for anyone who will be Email: [email protected] isolated, or is experiencing food poverty at this time. Address: Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, Hove BN3 5DR
There are a number of foodbanks in the city. To access them Food Banks you need to get a referral. For information on the foodbanks
across the city, opening hours and how to access them please
go to:
bhfood.org.uk/resources/referring-to-a-food-bank/
For information on Emergency Food Opening Times over Christmas please go to
bhfood.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Click-here-for- Christmas-schedule-of-emergency-food-banks-and- projects...pdf
Pharmacists For information on where to find a pharmacist and opening hours over the Christmas break, please visit:
www.brightonandhoveccg.nhs.uk/your-care/medicines-and- pharmacies/