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Service Type: Mental Health and Employment Support
Service Location: East Sussex

East Sussex Neighbourhood Wellbeing Service

Contact Details

General Enquiries - East Sussex Community Network

ESCN@southdown.org

01323 405 334

About the service

The East Sussex Neighbourhood Wellbeing Service provides local mental health and wellbeing support across East Sussex. It is designed to make it easier to access support when you need it.

The service is part of UOK, a partnership of organisations working together to support mental health and wellbeing across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.

What support is available?

You can access support in different ways. Whether you want to talk to someone, connect with others, or build skills, there are options to suit you.

  • Peer groups
    Structured, time limited groups that bring together people experiencing similar mental health challenges or life situations.
  • Social spaces
    Relaxed, welcoming sessions where you can spend time with others and feel part of a community.
  • Walk-in welcome sessions
    Local sessions where you can drop in and talk to someone about support and next steps.
  • One to one support
    Individual support to help you with practical things, your wellbeing, and finding the right services.
  • Education and learning
    Opportunities to build confidence, understanding and skills to support your wellbeing.
  • Employment support
    Support to help you prepare for, find and stay in work.
  • Crisis support
    Access to urgent mental health support when you need it.

How to access support

We are not accepting referrals currently.

The East Sussex Neighbourhood Wellbeing Service is available to adults, 18 and over, living in East Sussex who are currently struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

If you are struggling with your mental health right now, support is available through:

  • your GP
  • local NHS urgent mental health services
  • the Samaritans on 116 123, available 24 hours a day

If you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services.

Out of hours support: Southdown provides walk in support for people experiencing mental distress or needing urgent help. Please visit our Staying Well page to find out more.

Qwell online support

You can access free, confidential online mental health and wellbeing support 24 hours a day through Qwell, our online support service.

With Qwell, you can:

  • read or watch helpful information
  • use tools like journaling and mood tracking
  • connect with others in moderated forums
  • message trained practitioners
  • access live text chat support
Find out more about Qwell

Neighbourhood details

Below you can find your local neighbourhood hub, including contact details and timetables for existing clients.

Eastbourne neighbourhood

Eastbourne timetable – April 2026Download

Hastings neighbourhood

Hastings timetable – April 2026Download

Lewes neighbourhood

Lewes timetable – April 2026Download
Newhaven timetable- April 2026Download

Rother neighbourhood

Bexhill timetable – April 2026Download

Wealden neighbourhood

Hailsham timetable – April 2026Download
Uckfield timetable – April 2026Download

Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams (NMHTs)

This service is also a part of the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team approach, where NHS, GP, community and voluntary partners work together to offer joined-up support. Our focus is to help you get the right help, centred on what matters to you, without needing to retell your story or navigate multiple services.

Learn more about NMHTs