support + signposting
need some help?
Follow the links below for different areas you may need support with and find some options that can help.
money-saving tips and discount schemes
Savings on travel in West Sussex
Young adult FIT4 membership (16-24) at South Downs Leisure
Student loan information from Brighton Council
Community food hubs where you can get food for a small donation
multiply at asphaleia
asphaleia's further education provision called Multiply is a numeracy programme for 19-29 year-olds. There are two strands:
- Multiply 4 Work is for young adults who need numeracy skills in order to progress careers in hospitality, healthcare and retail.
- Multiply Flatmate is for care leavers who need support with budgeting, managing household finances, accessing benefits, and shopping economically.
budgeting support
Free money management course from The Open University
urgent help
This page on Young Minds website guides you to the right people if you're struggling to provide for yourself.
Benefits calculator to access financial support from the government
sexual health
BROOK - online sexual health advice for under 25s
Find your local sexual health clinic
registering with a GP
Guidance on registering with a GP from the NHS
drugs and alcohol
FRANK - information and advice on drugs and alcohol
Call: 0300 123 6600 (free, 24/7)
being healthy
8 tips for healthy eating from the NHS
Exercise guidelines from the NHS
HIIT workouts from The Body Coach YouTube channel
online safety
STOPITNOW! - help if you're worried about online behaviour
Call: 0808 100 900 (free, weekdays)
CEOP - reporting online sexual abuse or content
emergency services
Non-emergency police advice and reporting
Call: 101 (free 24/7)
EMERGENCY services - fire, ambulance, police
Call: 999 (free 24/7)
when you don't feel safe
CHILDLINE - free confidential service to talk about anything you want.
Call: 0800 1111 (free 24/7)
RUNAWAY helpline - support if you are missing or are thinking of running away
Call: 116000 (free, 24/7)
REFUGE - domestic abuse and violence support
Call: 0808 200 0247 (free, 24/7)
GALOP - advice and support on LGBTQ+ violence and abuse
Call: 0800 999 5428 (free, 24/7)
FEARLESS - advice about youth crime and anonymous reporting
mental health support
YOUNG MINDS - mental health support for young people
Text: 85258 (free 24/7)
TELLMI - mental health peer support app for young people
KOOTH - free online counselling and support
MUSLIM YOUTH HELPLINE - faith and culturally sensitive support line
help for specific needs
B-EAT - support with eating disorders
Call: 0808 801 0677 (free, 24/7)
WSCC - young carers support
self-harm and crisis help
SAMARITANS - support line for people in crisis of all ages
Call or text: 116123 (free, 24/7)
SHOUT - crisis text message service
Text: 85258 (free 24/7)
SELFHARM UK - support with self harm for 11-19 year-olds
CALM HARM - app for support with self harm
careers advice
NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE - advice and information, plus a phone number and web chat service to speak to a careers advisor
YOUR SPACE - careers support for young people living in West Sussex
further education options
ASPHALEIA - our further education provision can help you if you're aged 16-29 and living in West Sussex, with English, maths, ESOL and employability on offer (accredited qualifications included)
Find a T-Level using the government search
find a job
JOBCENTRE PLUS - find your local Job Centre, book an appointment, organise benefits payments
INDEED - website where you can find job opportunities
How to write a CV and cover letter
find an apprenticeship
Explore available apprenticeships on the government website
what are your rights?
NYAS - about the rights of children and youth generally as well as specifically for children in care and care leavers
CITIZEN'S ADVICE - information about children's rights as well as contact details for relevant organisations
ALLSORTS - support and advice for under 26 LGBTQ+
Children's Commissioner
Website for the Children's Commissioner where you can have your say and find out about your rights and entitlements
HELP AT HAND - support, advice and information for young people in care
Call: 0800 528 0731 (free, but not 24/7)
children in care
NYAS - find out more about advocacy here, and get an advocate by contacting NYAS or speak to your social worker
NYAS - find out more about having an Independent Visitor here, and get one by contacting NYAS or speaking to your social worker
ASPHALEIA - if you have an East Sussex social worker, we can organise an advocate and/or IV for you
Call: 0800 129 9300
(free, available Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm)
BECOME CHARITY - a charity for children in care and young care leavers
support for UASC
wellbeing for UASC
REFUGEE COUNCIL - help for anyone seeking asylum
Phone: 0808 175 3499 or WhatsApp: 07888866615
NCB - information and advice for young people seeking asylum
UK TRAUMA COUNCIL - resources for young people about dealing with trauma
TALK OFF THE RECORD - a counselling service for refugees
ECPAT - support for victims of trafficking
MIND MATE - a podcast to help with sleep
REFAID - an app for migrants to help find local services
THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY - help and support with mental health and other issues
BARNARDOS - a helpline for UASC young people
Phone: 0808 500 0046 (free 24/7)
WhatsApp: 07436 479079 (text only)
YOUNG ROOTS - support services for young refugees
have your say
CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER - give your opinion on national policies relating to children and youth
HELP AT HAND - Children's Commissioner's advice line for children in care
Call: 0800 528 0731
ASPHALEIA - email us and share your thoughts and ideas about our services and contribute to the youth media
politics & local council
MY LIFE MY SAY - a charity that supports young people to get involved in politics
YOUR SPACE - West Sussex youth council
YOUTH CABINET - East Sussex youth council
YOUTH COUNCIL - Brighton youth council
make a complaint
A ‘complaint’ is something you make when you are unhappy about something or someone.
A ‘concern’ is when you have a worry or doubt about something or someone.
Both a complaint and a concern can be told to anyone, e.g. tutor, learning support assistant, outreach worker, house support worker. If you tell an asphaleia staff member about a complaint, it will be taken seriously, and we will listen to what you have to say.
To find out more about making a complaint, please read our complaints guidance.
