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The Sanctuary Hubs

Services and Groups |Last updated: 11/07/2025

Freephone service for those in need of support, reassurance and understanding. This telephone based service is open 365 days and no referral is required. Anyone experiencing emotional distress, Carers, friends or family who require support about someone they know.

Derbyshire Borderline Personality Disorder Support Group

Services and Groups |Last updated: 20/03/2025

We provide an opportunity for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their family and friends to come together, swap experiences, gain information and, most importantly, support each other. We discuss the various symptoms of BPD, distraction techniques and other coping mechanisms, as well as many other subjects. The group is relaxed and friendly, and members can participate as much or as little as they like. We have a WhatsApp group open to members where they can support each other. We also hold separate Zoom and WhatsApp groups for parents/carers/friends and family. For anyone wishing to join, or get more information, please contact derbyshireborderlinepd@gmail.com

Complaints about criminal courts

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 05/06/2025

This section looks at how and when you can complain about court or officials working there. This section only looks at complaints about the Crown and magistrates’ courts of the criminal court system in England and Wales. It is for anyone who lives with mental illness and has experienced the court system, and their friends, family and carers.

Responding to unusual behaviour linked to mental illness

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 26/06/2025

If you have a loved one with a mental illness, some of their behaviour might worry you. This section suggests some ways to deal with unusual behaviour linked to mental illness.

CandO (Connect and Offload)

Services and Groups |Last updated: 01/12/2025

WHO WE ARE: CandO (Connect and Offload) support to adults living in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mild to moderate wellbeing difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood, or depression, including support for self-harm. We can also provide support and information to friends, family, carers, and professionals. WHAT WE DO: Our Helpline provides anonymous and confidential person centred wellbeing support through telephone, text, or web chat. Our team will listen to you and help you navigate the most useful support for you at that time – whether this be emotional and or practical support. The team can access a wide variety of online self-care tools and resources, which they can explore with you and if appropriate, signpost you to other sources of support both nationally and within Gloucestershire. HOW OFTEN CAN I ACCESS SUPPORT?: Telephone support calls have a maximum duration of 30 minutes per night, with webchats and texts being available for up to 60 minutes. If English is not your first language we can arrange to speak to you in your language through an interpreter. WHEN ARE YOU OPEN? - The Helpline is available 365 days a year between the hours of 2 pm and 9 pm. HOW DO I CONTACT YOU? - People can contact the helpline in one of 3 ways: Call - 0808 801 0606 Text - 07537 410022 Webchat on CandO IS THE SERVICE CONFIDENTIAL ? - The service is confidential, you do not need to divulge your name or any personal data. In rare cases, if you, or someone you tell us about, need urgent emergency help we will try to obtain enough information from you to pass on to emergency services. We may need to disclose this to emergency services in the event of immediate risk of significant harm to any individual you may tell us about. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? Calls are free and do not show up on your mobile or telephone bill.

NHS mental health teams - Community, crisis, and early intervention support

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025

Mental health teams are part of the NHS. They support people living in the community who have complex or serious mental health problems. This section focusses on secondary mental health teams. What they can do to help you and how you can get referred to them. It also explains what to do if you have problems with your mental health team.

Worthing Rethink Mental Health Carers Group

Services and Groups |Last updated: 09/12/2024

We are a peer-led support group for the carers, family members and friends of people with lived experience of mental illness. We also welcome people living with mental illness who wish to attend, as both sets of people share similar issues. We have three groups running: 1. A virtual meeting runs on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm. Contact us for details. 2. A face-to-face meeting is held on the 4th Monday of each month from 7pm at Meadowfield Hospital, Swandean, Arundel Road, Worthing BN13 3EF. Every month, we try to arrange for a guest speaker to talk to the group about their specialist area but always leave time for people to share concerns and receive support. 3. A drop-in session takes place on the first Wednesday of the month between 10:30am and 1pm, at The Happy Teapot Cafe, 7 Richmond Rd, Worthing BN11 1PN (opposite Worthing Library). Stay for 5 minutes, the whole time, or anywhere in between.

How can I manage my mental health over Christmas? Practical tips

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 28/11/2025

This information is about managing your mental health over the Christmas period. It is for people who are 18 or over and affected by mental illness in England.

Psychosis

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025

This section covers what psychosis is and how you can get treatment.

Criminal courts and mental health

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025

If you are charged with an offence, you must go to court. This section looks at the different criminal courts in England and Wales and how they work. It looks at how your mental health can be considered in court, and the possible outcomes of a court case. This information is for people affected by mental illness in England who are 18 or over. It’s also for their carers, friends and relatives and anyone interested in this subject.

Feeling low or worried? Support for Irish Travellers

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 08/12/2025

Everyone can have tough times with their wellbeing or nerves. That’s a normal part of life. But sometimes, we need a bit of help. This guide shows you where to find support if you need it. It’s made for Irish Travellers living in England who are 18 or older.

Mental capacity and mental illness - The Mental Capacity Act 2005

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025

Mental capacity means you have ability to make your own decisions. If you lose mental capacity the Mental Capacity Act 2005 protects you and your rights. You may lose mental capacity because of your mental illness. This section explains mental capacity and how the Act works.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025

This information explains what Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is, its symptoms and how it is treated.

Suicidal thoughts - How to support someone

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 10/12/2025

This section looks at why someone might have suicidal thoughts, feelings, or intentions. It gives advice on how you can support them when they’re feeling this way. It also looks at support for you. This section is for those supporting someone who’s experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Couples who care for an adult who lives with a mental illness - Relationship tips

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 26/11/2025

Caring for a relative who lives with mental illness can be rewarding. But it can be challenging too. And if you are in a relationship, it can have an impact on you and your partner.

Ethnic minorities and mental health

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 11/12/2025

If you are from an ethnic minority background, you may face specific issues relating to your mental health. This page gives information on your options for support and treatment and to help resolve any specific issues.

Complaints about the police

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 08/12/2025

This section looks at how you can complain about the police and when you can complain. It also looks at what you can do if you’re not happy with the outcome of your complaint. This information is for adults affected by mental illness in England. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.

Service User Perspectives: Evaluating Experiences at Rethink Mental Illness

Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 01/11/2024

Service User Perspectives: Evaluating Experiences at Rethink Mental Illness Over the last year, Rethink Mental Illness has transformed the way that we engage with people we support. We launched our Service User Experience Survey in to get feedback on our services right across England to help ensure we are providing what people living with mental illness...

Personality disorders

Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 02/12/2025

This section tells you what personality disorders are and their symptoms, and how you can get treatment.

Remembering Ciara

1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023

A year ago today we held a huge fundraiser to mark the 10th anniversary of my little sister’s death. It was the year all my friends were turning 40 and there was much talk of these celebrations but I knew there was something more important to me & my family. My sister would have been 35 on April 1st 2016 however, she took her life on the 6th June...

"When Christian became ill, it hit me like a ton of bricks" - Georgie's story

Last updated: 10/06/2024

Ciara's Tribute Fund

1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023

In her life, she touched so many people with her warmth and caring personality and her sensitivity to the needs to of others. Ciara was born in the South London Hospital on 1st April 1981. She lived in Balham all her life moving to Hydethorpe road when she was a baby. She attended Henry Cavendish primary school where many remember her as a chatty and...

“No one knows what life’s like as a carer” – Sharon’s story

Last updated: 09/10/2023

What is Traumatic or Complicated Grief?

Services and Groups |1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023

What is Traumatic or Complicated Grief? When you lose someone in a traumatic way such as through suicide, it can often make the bereavement more difficult to cope with than bereavement that happens as a result of other illnesses and this is called Traumatic or Complicated Grief. Traumatic grief can also happen with any other unexpected loss or when...

“I have so much to live for” – Ziggy’s story

Last updated: 17/09/2024

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