Alcohol Wellbeing Advisors

Alcohol Wellbeing Service

The West Sussex Alcohol Wellbeing Service is free, confidential and is designed to support you in reducing your alcohol consumption and moving towards a healthier lifestyle.

The service is offered to anyone aged 18 or over, living or working in West Sussex, who would like to explore their relationship with alcohol and cut back on their drinking. Alcohol Wellbeing Advisors, based in the local Wellbeing Hubs can offer one-to-one appointments which can be conducted by phone, video call or face-to-face.

What to expect

When you first get in touch with the service, your local advisor will carry out an assessment, using the AUDIT questionnaire to find out more about your drinking and help you access the right kind of support.

Weekly sessions of between 30 minutes and an hour are recommended to help you make positive changes. Support is given to help you choose healthier and safer alternatives to alcohol, at your own pace, setting and moving towards your own goals.

Our Advisors will:

Listen without judgement
Help you take small steps to achieve your goals
Offer advice, information, tools and resources to support you
Signpost you towards other organisations who may provide further support

Clients who commit to six to eight weekly sessions to reduce their drinking report:

Better sleep
Improved relationships
Increased energy
Improved short term memory
Better focus and concentration
Feeling more positive in their outlook

Your local Alcohol Wellbeing Advisors

Adur & Worthing

Nicky is our advisor covering Adur & Worthing and has been in post since October 2020. Clients have a varied choice of how they can access one-to-one support with Nicky across Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (early evening appointments can be arranged). Sessions are delivered via face-to-face appointments, walk and talk sessions and online video or telephone consultation. To find out more or to speak with Nicky, contact Adur & Worthing Wellbeing Hub:

Telephone: 01903 221 450
Email
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Arun

Olivia is our advisor for the Arun area, working for Arun District Council. Olivia works Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays and can work flexibly to accommodate the client’s needs. Appointments can be held over the phone, online or face-to-face in Bognor Regis or Littlehampton.

To speak with Olivia about the service or to book an appointment, please contact Arun Wellbeing:

Telephone: 01903 737862
Email
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Chichester district

Clare is our advisor for south of the district covering Selsey, Wittering, Chichester and Southbourne. Kate is our advisor for the north covering Midhurst and Petworth.

Clare is available for appointments on Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays and Fridays either face-to-face, by telephone or online. Morning, afternoon and some evening appointments are available on these days.

Kate is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays either face-to-face, by telephone or online. Morning, afternoon and some evening appointments are available on these days.

To speak to Clare or Kate about the service or to book an appointment, please contact Chichester Wellbeing:

Telephone: 01243 521041 (Monday - Thursday, 8.45am - 5.10pm and Friday till 5pm)
Email
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Crawley

Catherine is our advisor in Crawley, based at the K2 leisure centre. She has worked for the service since September 2020 and works four days a week, usually between 9am and 5pm. Early evening appointments are also available for those who are working or who have daytime commitments.

To speak to Catherine about the service or to book an appointment, please contact Crawley Wellbeing:

Telephone: 01293 585317
Email
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Horsham

Sam and Lucy are our advisors for the Horsham District. Sam has worked for the service since 2019 and lucy joined the team in April 2023. Sam works five days a week and offers both daytime and early evening appointments. Lucy is available for face-to-face and telephone appointments on Fridays.

To speak to Sam or Lucy about the service or to book an appointment, please contact Horsham Wellbeing:

Telephone: 01403 215111
Email
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Mid Sussex

Grace is our advisor for Mid Sussex which covers Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, and the surrounding villages within Mid Sussex.

Grace has been with the Mid Sussex Wellbeing team since May 2022, and is available for one-to-one appointments Mondays to Friday, either face-to-face, by video call, or phone call.

To speak to Grace about our service, or to book an appointment, please contact Mid Sussex Wellbeing:

Telephone: 01444 477191 (Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm)
Email
Secure Referral Form