Special educational needs and disability (SEND) support

This directory includes council and NHS services, as well as charities and community groups.

For other services, for example childcare or private companies, go to Family Information Support.

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Council service

Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS) Social, Emotional and Mental Health support

Brighton & Hove Music & Arts Building, County Oak Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8DJ
BHISS@brighton-hove.gov.uk
01273 293 481

We work with schools to support children with social, emotional and mental health needs, such as aggressive behaviour or anxiety.

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Brighton & Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS) Visual Impairment (VI) and Deafness

Brighton & Hove Music & Arts Building, County Oak Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8DJ
BHISS@brighton-hove.gov.uk
01273 293 481

Contact this service for support with Deaf and Visually Impaired children and young people in nurseries, schools and Further Education settings.

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Brighton & Hove Mental Health Rapid Response Service (MHRRS)

0300 304 0078
Brighton & Hove Mental Health Rapid Response Service (MHRRS) website

NHS urgent response service for people who are in a mental health crisis and in immediate risk of harming themselves or others.

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Brighton & Hove Recovery Service

brighton.info@cgl.org.uk
01273 731 900
Brighton & Hove Recovery Service website

NHS Drug and Alcohol Service in Brighton and Hove, provided by Change Grow Live

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Brighton & Hove Sexual Health and Contraception (SHAC) Service

We offer a range of sexual health and contraception clinics at 3 sites across Brighton & Hove.

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Brighton & Hove Speak out

Brighthelm Centre, 40 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD
info@bhspeakout.org.uk
01273 421 921
Brighton & Hove Speak out website

Charity offering independent advocacy for adults with learning disabilities in Brighton & Hove

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Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Service

4th Floor, 177 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AG
spnt.brightonwellbeing@nhs.net
0300 002 0060
Brighton & Hove Wellbeing Service website

Free NHS service offering support with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, for adults and children aged 4+.

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Brighton Adult ADHD Support Group

Roof Room (top floor). Brighthelm Community Centre. North Road,, Brighton, BN1 1YD
mail@adhdbrighton.org.uk
Brighton Adult ADHD Support Group website

Brighton support group for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). If you are currently seeking diagnosis, you are welcome too.

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Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA)

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) website

The Brighton Aldridge Community Academy is for children and teenagers who are 11 to 18 years old.

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Brighton Pebbles

The Manor Gym, Manor Road, Brighton, BN2 5EE
brightonpebbles@tiscali.co.uk
07506 105 265
Brighton Pebbles website

Brighton Pebbles is a parent-led charity that provides support for families with children and young people with disabilities, such as drop-in sessions, days out, short breaks and holidays.

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Brighton, Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children’s Society

BHWSDCS, 70 South Street, Worthing, BN15 8AJ
committee@bhwsdcs.org.uk
07591 074 011
Brighton, Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children’s Society website

Support groups and events for families with D/deaf children.

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Brunswick Primary School

Somerhill Avenue, Hove, BN3 1RJ
Brunswick Primary School website

Contact Brunswick Primary School to find information about the school, including how they support children and young people with SEND and a link to their Ofsted report.

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