Warm Spaces in Arun
Many people are feeling the pressure of increasing heating and living costs.
The warm spaces network aims to support residents across the district. Every person has the right to be warm, that’s why all spaces are free.
Everyone is welcome and treated with dignity and respect.
Download Warm Spaces 25-26 leaflet
Aldingbourne Sports Centre
- Tuesday 10am to 1pm
- Thursday Midday to 3pm
Aldingbourne Community Centre Olivers Meadow, Westergate PO30 3YA
Arundel Lido/Norfolk Centre
- Mondays in December Lido
- Mondays in January to March 11am to 1pm Norfolk Centre
Queen Street/Mill Road Arundel
Barnham Community Hall
Various days and time (see website)
Yapton Road, Barnham, PO22 0AY
www.barnhamandeastergatecommunitytrust.com
Bersted Green Community Hub
Tuesday 9.30am to 11am
Bognor Youth Club and Community Centre
Tuesday 11am to 2pm
Westloats Lane, PO21 5JZ
Salvation Army - Bognor Regis
- Tuesday 9.30am to 11am
- Wednesday 11am to 1pm
Canada Grove, PO21 1QL
www.salvationarmy.org.uk/bognor-regis
Royal British Legion
Wednesday Midday to 4pm
The Street, East Preston, BN16 1JL
warmspace@eastpreston-pc.gov.uk
Eastergate Village Hall
Various days and time (see website)
Barnham Road, PO20 3UT
Arun Leisure Centre
Monday Midday to 4pm
Felpham Way, Felpham, PO21 8ED
Creative Heart Café
- Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm
- Saturdays 9.30am to 1pm
Beach Road, BN17 5HT
Littlehampton Wave
Thursday 9am to 1pm
Sea Road, Littlehampton, BN16 2NA
Wickbourne Centre
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (except between 24 December and 4 January)
Clun Road, BN17 7DZ
Chilgrove House Community Hub
Wednesday 11am to 3pm
Libraries in Arun.
Warm spaces in libraries are open to all. Sit and relax, access free computers, Wi-Fi and a variety of kids and adults’ activities, do one of our jigsaw puzzles, or read a book! Available across Arun.
Click here for opening times and a list of available activities.
Angmering Library 01903 772682
Arundel Library 01903 883188
Bognor Regis Library 01243 382470
East Preston Library 01903 786118
Ferring Library 01903 241811
Littlehampton Library 01903 716450
Rustington Library 01903 716450
Willowhale Library 01243 265712
Libraries offer different opening times between 9am and 5pm, across Monday to Sunday. To find out more information it is best to call.
For further information and advice about the cost of living, please click here.
Let’s talk mental health
Taking care of your mental health starts with recognising when things don’t feel right – and that’s okay.
If you or someone else is at immediate risk, call 999 or go straight to your nearest A&E. Dedicated mental health teams are available there to help.
If you need urgent help for your mental health call NHS 111 or complete the online form:
Check your mental health symptoms
If you are worried about your own mental health, contact your GP who work closely with Neighbourhood Mental Health teams to help people get the support they need, when they need it.
Local and national organisations who offer talking in person and online support.
The Samaritans
Tel: 1116 123 (available 24/7)
Text messaging support service
Text the word Sussex to 85258 for free, confidential 24 hour support.
Staying Well
Support people who are experiencing a self-defined mental health crisis (for example, they feel at breaking point and in need of urgent help). You can self-refer at any Staying Well location - the nearest to Arun is in Worthing. This is available alongside any care you may already be receiving. If you are unable to travel, please call the number below and a call back will be arranged.
Staying Well in Worthing, Methold House, North Street, Worthing BN11 1DU
Drop in or call 01903 268107 - no appointment needed.
Monday to Friday 5pm to 10.30pm
Weekends 3pm to 10.30pm
Email: sww@westsussexmind.org
www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help/staying-well-services
Pathfinder
Find advice, information and services to support your mental health and wellbeing
www.pathfinderwestsussex.org.uk
West Sussex Mind
They support people of all ages, carers and families who are affected by mental health problems. Please get in touch if you are struggling with how you're feeling.
Tel. 0300 303 5652 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)
Andy’s Man Club
National male suicide prevention group.
Meetings held every Monday 7pm to 9pm (except bank holidays)
23 Maltravers Drive, Littlehampton BN17 5EY
Men Walk Talk
MenWalkTalk creates safe, supportive spaces for men to walk, talk and connect with others.
They organise free, volunteer-led walk-and-talk groups in parks, along seafronts, through woodlands and towns, bringing men together in a relaxed, pressure-free way to support their mental wellbeing.
Calm
Telephone helpline 0800 58 58 58. Open daily (365 days of the year) until 5pm.
Staying Alive
Stay Alive is a suicide prevention resource full of tools and resources to help people stay safe from suicide.
Financial support
The rising cost of living can impact on mental health and financial worries and the council have collated the details of local support for food and utilities support.
Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice
For energy advice, including help with bills, call 0800 145 6879
(Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm – local rate).
For help with a debt issue, call 0800 240 4420
(Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1pm - freephone)
If you need to discuss your Council Tax account, tel 01903 737500.
