Caring for someone with a mental health condition

If you look after someone with a mental health condition in an unpaid capacity, you are a carer. By offering them support, you’ll play a vital role in their wellbeing and recovery.

Please see our general advice and information about support services for your relative or friend on the other mental health directory pages.

There is also a range of specific support available to you in your caring role:

Carer’s directory

Search our directory for support services

East Sussex Care for the Carers

Support for carers

Mental health carers project

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Advice and support for carers

Supporting someone with a mental health problem

National Mind advice

Supporting someone in crisis

Mental health directory information and advice

Carer’s information

Caring for someone

Young carers (aged under 18)

Support for young carers

Carers O’Clock

Monthly sessions in East Sussex for unpaid carers to focus on their own wellbeing with artist-led creative activity, conversation and a freshly cooked lunch.

Mobilise Cuppa

Join other carers for a virtual cuppa and supportive chats. There is also lots of helpful information on their resources page.

Holding Space

Support for parents, children and families in the Eastbourne area who are experiencing worries about mental health.

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