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If you, or someone else, is in immediate danger call the police on 999. For anyone needing urgent emotional support, you can:
Weekdays, 9.00am to 5.00pm
If you have an urgent concern about the safety or welfare of a child or young person, you should contact the Multi-agency safeguarding hub at West Sussex County Council by:
For urgent welfare concerns outside office hours (5.00pm to 9.00am weekdays or at weekends)
Please contact the West Sussex Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 033 022 26664.
If the Emergency Duty Team line is unavailable and you need to report an emergency safeguarding concern, please call 07711 769657. This number does not accept texts.
National Health Service support – mental health services are free on the NHS. To get urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you’re unable to get help online.
Shout – is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text 85258 for immediate help.
HopeLineUK – is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. Anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. Call 0800 068 4141 any day 9am – 12am (midnight).
If you or a friend are concerned about your safety, becoming a victim of violence in the community or are worried about abuse, exploitation, and harm from others, we can offer support to find ways to keep you safe. Check out our advice section below.
If you don’t find the answer or support you need, you can contact us for more information.
