A-Z Support and Services
Bereavement Groups
Angie Bowles, private midwife, specialist in complex pregnancy & pregnancy loss, home visits
07974 729566
Brighton & Hove Sands befriending service for bereaved parents
07502 763863
Cruse Bereavement Care, Community Base, 113 Queen's Rd, Brighton BN1 3XG
01273 234007
Carers Support
Crossroads Care East Sussex, Brighton & Hove office, Community Base, Queens Rd BN1 3XG
01273 234021
Child & Family Health
Al-Anon Family Group, for friends & family of alcoholics, local Brighton & Hove groups
0800 0086 811
Back 2 Balance, Hove, family chiropractor, paediatric & pregnancy specialist
01273 206868
Beat, Eating Disorders Association helpline
0808 801 0711 (youthline)
Beezee Bodies, helping families live healthier lives, free, fun family programmes across the city
01273 041397
Brighter Outlook, free physical activity for people with cancer, 18yrs+
01273 878265
Children with Cancer Fund, granting wishes to families whose children have cancer
01323 488561
Free one-to-one or family sessions to help you make healthy lifestyle changes
01273 878265
Healthwatch Brighton & Hove, information about health & social care
01273 234040
Healthy Child Clinic, Hangleton Family Hub, by appointment only
01273 293545
Healthy Child Clinic, Moulsecoomb Family Hub, by appointment only
01273 293545
Healthy Child Clinic, North Portslade Family Hub, by appointment only
01273 293545
Healthy Child Clinic, Peacehaven Family Hub (by appointment only)
01323 464000
Honey Lansdowne, Advanced Hypnotherapist helping Sussex live happier lives
07530 890089
Lucy Francis Nutritionist, specialising in hormonal, gut & skin heath, disordered eating support
NHS Choices, non emergency medical advice
111
Teenage Meditation 13-19yrs & calm, confident tweens 9-12yrs, Tree of Life Hove
07967 824596, tolcentre.com
Tree of Life, Portland Rd Hove, pre/post natal acupuncture, cranial osteopathy, caesarean recovery
01273 220159
Citizens Advice Bureaux
Brighton & Hove Citizens Advice Bureau, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Rd, Hove BN3 3BQ
0808 278 7815
Family Welfare
Allsorts Youth Project for LGBT & unsure young people, 5-25yrs, specific teen & primary age groups
01273 721211
Breakeven, free support for anyone affected directly/indirectly by gambling related harm
01273 833722
Brighton & Hove Recovery Service, adult drug & alcohol services incl. housing & employment support
http://changegrowlive.org/brighton-hove-recovery-service/info
01273 731900
Brighton Oasis Project for women substance misusers, drink & drugs, & their children
01273 604246
Brighton Resource Centre, 6 Tilbury Place BN2 0GY, support services for community groups
01273 606160
Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project, Tilbury Place, advice centre, courses, creche, lunches
01273 671213
Brighton Women's Centre, supporting women
01273 698036
Citizens Advice Bureau, Hove Town Hall, Tisbury Rd, BN3 3BQ plus outreach venues
0300 3309033
Community Base, 113 Queen's Road BN1 3XG, to find out more about community services
01273 234000
Family Support Service for families attending the City Partnership for Education schools
01273 291478
Front Door for Families, central BHCC service combining all family support agencies in the city
01273 290400
Homestart Reflective Domestic Abuse Course, to help victims understand their experience
01273 612025
Money Advice Plus, supporting those experiencing difficulty managing their money/financial affairs
01273 664000
National Domestic Violence Helpline, partnership between Refuge & Women's Aid
0808 2000247 (24 hours)
NYAS, for young people with disabilities or in need
0808 8081001
Rainbow Families, informal social group supporting LGBTQ parents in Brighton & Hove
Relate Brighton, 58 Preston Rd BN1 4QF
01273 697997
RISE, helps people affected by domestic abuse with practical solutions
01273 622828 (out of hours 0808 2000247)
St Luke's Advice Service, Exeter St, welfare, debt, housing, relationships etc assistance
01273 549203
Survivors' Network, helpline & counselling for survivors of sexual violence & abuse
01273 203380/01273 720110 (helpline)
The Samaritans, Dubarry House, Newtown Rd Hove; confidential crisis support 24hr helpline
http://www.samaritans.org/branches/brighton-hove-and-district-samaritans/
116 123 free phone
Victim Support, independent charity supporting people affected by crime or traumatic events
http://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/south-east/sussex
0808 1689274/0808 1689111
First Aid Training
Baby and Child First Aid Courses at set venues or in your own home
07946 391117
Birth, Baby & You, parent first aid workshops; First Aid ABC, training for childcare professionals
07754 020143
Daisy First Aid, paediatric first aid courses for parents, carers, childcare providers & school
07766 524595
Mini First Aid East Sussex, Brighton & Hove: award winning courses for all ages
07484 332421
Red Cross First Aid Training, Unit 1A St Joseph's Business Park, Hove
0344 871 8000
St John Ambulance, Crowhurst Rd, Hollingbury, paediatric first aid training courses
01273 371500
To Baby and Beyond - baby & child first aid courses at home
01273 702496
Fostering & Adoption
Adoption & fostering with Brighton & Hove City Council
01273 295444
Barnardo's Fostering
0800 0277280
ESCC County Adoption Team, dedicated recruitment and advice team
http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies/childrenincare/adoption/the-adoption-team/
0300 3309470
Hospitals
Brighton General, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3EW
01273 696011
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5BE
01273 696955
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5BE
01273 696955
Sussex Eye Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton BN2 5BF
01273 696955
International Family Groups
Brighton Japan Club
find online
Deutsche Samstagschule, German Saturday School
dssbrightonhove.org
Do you speak French? Join Les Franglophones, community group for French speaking families
lesfranglophones.co.uk
Japanese Playgroup, Cornerstone Community Centre, Hove, Friday 4.20-5.20pm
Krokodyl Polish Group, 0-4yrs, learn through play & singing
www.krokodyl.co.uk
Language Garden, community group for German speaking families in Sussex
language-garden.co.uk
SRCC Kalinka, Russian speaking language classes & cultural events
Local Government
Brighton & Hove City Council
01273 290000
Hove Customer Service Centre, Hove Town Hall, Norton Rd BN3 3BQ
01273 290000
One Parent Families
SPIN (Single Parent Information Network), information sharing network including meetups etc
spinbrighton.uk
Parenting Courses & Support
Coaching for children, families & professionals; Managing emotions & behaviours
07949 956317
Dad-La-Soul, support group for dad, monthly events with kids or/and social, Brighton & Worthing
dadlasoul.com
Mothers Uncovered: A creative support network for mothers & workshops, some free
mothersuncovered.com
Sophie Thwaites, OT, helping children to read, write, sit still and coordinate their bodies
07584 857861
Toddlerology, troubleshooting & help with toddlers & older children
07810 892635
Triple P Parenting Courses
01273 294471
Police & Crime Prevention
Crimestoppers, charity, help fight crime without revealing your identity
0800 555 111
Sussex Police, non emergency incidents, report on line or call
101 or 01273 470101
Social Services
Front Door for Families, for members of the public worried about a child's welfare
fill out form online or call 01273 290400
Twins & Multiple Births
Hangleton Multiples (birth), toddler group, Hangleton Family Hub BN3 8BW, Thu 12-2pm, U5s
01273 293545
Salvation Army Twins (Multiple Births) Club, Park Crescent Terrace, Fri 10-11.30am
01273 607095
Young Parents
Care to Learn Scheme, govt scheme for parents under 20yrs to help with childcare costs during study
0800 1218989
Teenage Pregnancy Liaison Midwifery Service
http://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/maternity/our-services/specialist-support/teenagers/
07876 357443
Young People's Advice and Support
Young People's Centre, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE, activities, counselling, food, support
01273 887886
Youth Advice Centre, 11 St Georges Place BN1 4GB, support for 13-25yrs
http://www.ymcadlg.org/support-advice/youth-advice-centre-yac/
01273 624432