Support for people experiencing domestic violence and other abuse
National
Agal
Agal Wellbeing offers free, confidential counselling and domestic abuse support services tailored to South Asian communities, with multilingual access and a focus on emotional wellbeing and family resilience.
Helpline number:
07492 024932 - 07438 212578
Karma Nirvana
Provide a helpline for people experiencing domestic violence, and also a number of refuge houses across the country for women (and their children) requiring a safe space to stay while they begin their new life.
Visit WebsiteRefuge
Provide a helpline for people experiencing domestic violence, and also a number of refuge houses across the country for women (and their children) requiring a safe space to stay while they begin their new life.
Visit WebsiteRights of Women
Confidential, free advice on family law including fleeing domestic violence. Interpreting available on request. 
Telephone: 020 7251 6577
Sussex-wide
Survivors’ Network
Provides a helpline for people who is experiencing sexual violence, therapy, support groups and practical advice.
info@survivorsnetwork.org.uk
Brighton and Hove
RISE
Provides a helpline and additional support such as weekly drop-ins for people experiencing domestic violence, practical advice, support groups, therapy and counselling. 
Helpline open on Monday and Tuesday mornings for people experiencing domestic violence: 01273 622822
East Sussex
Change, Grow, Live
Provides practical support for anyone who has been impacted by domestic abuse.
Visit WebsiteWest Sussex
My Sisters House
My Sisters’ House in West Sussex is a women’s centre offering trauma-informed support, counselling, and advocacy for women facing challenges such as domestic abuse, mental health issues, and barriers to employment.
Telephone: 01243 697800
office@mysistershouse.info
Life Centre
A West Sussex based charity supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse of all ages and genders, and their close supporters.
Telephone: 01243 786349
Safe in Sussex
Safe in Sussex offers refuge accommodation, community support, and education to help women and children across West Sussex recover from domestic abuse. They also run free group programmes, like the Freedom Programme and Recovery Toolkit, to build confidence, understanding, and peer connection.
Telephone: 0330 333 7416 ext. 212
groups@safeinsussex.org.uk
WORTH services
Provide practical support to help people stay safe if they are experiencing domestic abuse.
Visit WebsiteSupport with drugs & alcohol
Substance use during the perinatal period increases the risk to parent & child. A range of support is available.
Brighton and Hove
Change Grow Live – Drugs & Alcohol Wellbeing Network
Provides free, confidential recovery-focused support to people of all ages affected by drug or alcohol use, across Brighton and Hove.
Telephone: 01273 731 900
Oasis
A women-only service for women struggling with substance use.
Telephone: 01273 696 970
East Sussex
Change Grow Live – Drugs & Alcohol Wellbeing Network
Provides free, confidential recovery-focused support to people of all ages affected by drug or alcohol use, across East Sussex.
Telephone: 0300 3038 160
EastSussex.Firststep@cgl.org.uk
West Sussex
Change Grow Live – Drugs & Alcohol Wellbeing Network
West Sussex CGL DAWN (Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network) provides free, confidential support to people of all ages affected by drug or alcohol use, offering personalised care, harm reduction services, and group programmes across the county.
Telephone: 0330 128 1113
WestSussex.Firststep@cgl.org.uk