Brighton & Hove Schools Mental Health Service

23/06/2026

We have lots of sessions available over the summer holidays, from Park based walk and talk sessions to group or one to one appointments to talk about transition concerns with our mental health practitioners. Take a look at the flyer and book in at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/smhs-summer-2026-4842716.

23/06/2026

Can you help medical students learn about autism?

Every year Time for Autism involve about 100 local families in their programme for medical students.

Often around half the families from the previous year stay with the programme for another year, so they are currently looking for approximately 50 new families who would like to find out more about hosting a pair of medical students for 3 home visits over the next academic year to help them learn about autism.

To be able to participate in the programme, families must live within 60-90 minutes of Brighton by car or public transport, and they must have at least one child or young person with a formal diagnosis of autism (NHS or private) up to roughly the age of 18 (this can be flexible).

To find out more about the programme, you can email: [email protected] or visit: https://www.bsms.ac.uk/research/clinical-neuroscience/cds/time-for-autism/time-for-autism.aspx

10/06/2026

An exciting week of community events is planned across the city to celebrate Refugee Week, starting next Monday 15 June 🧡

You can look forward to live music, film evenings, discussions, dance, sport events, homemade food, lots of joy and togetherness.

Refugee Week is worldwide celebration of the contributions, creativity, resilience and courage of refugees and people seeking sanctuary, centred around World Refugee Day on 20 June🌍

To see the full list of events, click the link in the comments 👇

09/06/2026

We all know that it is safest not to take drugs at all. ru-ok? does not condone drug use but works in a non-judgmental way with those who are already using or thinking about using.
We also work with young people around safer s*x.
We aim to help people understand the risks they might be exposed to, and what they can do to reduce those risks.
We work with young people, families, friends, carers, professionals to help get safe messages out there to help keep our young people safer.
Contact us to learn more.
Please note this account is not monitored 24/7. In case of emergency, call 999.

09/06/2026

Tourette’s is a neurological condition, not a mental health condition. However, many people living with Tourette syndrome can experience challenges with their mental health, often due to the impact of symptoms, stigma, misunderstandings, and co-occurring conditions.

That’s why awareness, early support, and access to the right help are so important.

By increasing understanding of Tourette syndrome, we can help create a world where people feel supported, heard, and able to access the help they need when they need it.

📢 Support our work:
📲 Text NOCHOICE to 70560 to donate £2
(Texts cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message. To donate without updates, text NOCHOICENOINFO.)

09/06/2026

We're looking for more young people to join our Heads Up programme - free football sessions with a focus on mental health.

The sessions will be running at Cardinal Newman for the next 10 weeks. Why not join up today?

Find out more here: https://bhafcfoundation.org.uk/heads-up/

09/06/2026

02/06/2026

💚 Carers Week 2026 | 8 to 14 June

Carers Week is nearly here, bringing a chance to recognise the vital contribution unpaid carers make to families, friends and communities across the UK.

As part of this year's theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, we'll be joining The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove at the Carers Festival on Wednesday 10 June at Brighton Open Market.

Come along to:

🧡 Find out about local support and services for carers
💚 Connect with community organisations and other carers
🧡 Learn more about support for your mental health and wellbeing
💚 Meet the UOK team and discover what's available in Brighton & Hove

📅 Wednesday 10 June
⏰ 10am to 5pm
📍 Brighton Open Market

No booking required. We hope to see you there.



Carers Week

02/06/2026

👑 THE SECRET IS OUT! 👑

We are beyond thrilled to announce that this year’s Q***r Prom is taking place at the iconic Brighton Museum on Friday 10th July!

Get ready for a night of music, dancing, and pure q***r joy in one of the most beautiful spots in the city. This is a safe, celebratory space for LGBTQ+ youth aged 16–21 to be themselves, and make unforgettable memories.

🎟️ TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🎟️ Space is limited, so don’t wait! Grab yours now via the link in our bio.

Tag a friend who needs to see this, and help us spread the word! 👇

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01/06/2026

Our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for summer 2026 🎉

HAF offers a range of exciting activities throughout the holidays for children who receive benefits-related free school meals. Each session also includes a free healthy meal 🍽️

Registrations are open now and bookings will go live on Tuesday 2 June at 10am. There are nearly 10,000 HAF sessions from over 30 providers available at launch, including:

🏊Swimming lessons
🚲Cycling sessions
🎨Art
🎭Drama
🎶Music

The link to our HAF page is in the comments below 👇