Lewes, Uckfield, Heathfield and Havens CAMHS directory

CampingRock climbingSoft play sessionsChristmas partyFor more information, please visit www.rainbowfamilies.org.uk or email at info@rainbowfamilies.org.ukRefuge – Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother, & WealdenRefuge offers safe, short-term, supported refuge accommodation for women & children experiencing domesticviolence. The service is available to women (minimum age 16, no upper limit) and their children (both genders, upto 18yrs). We may accept ex-offenders and women previously evicted from refuge accommodation. We may alsooffer services for women with mental health or drug/alcohol dependency support needs, including women on amethadone programme. Women with no recourse to public funds may be accepted depending on funding. We arebased in five confidential locations in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother, and Wealden districts.We offer safe short-term accommodation, with key worker support during office hours. Advocacy, information andsupport regarding domestic violence issues, including risk assessment, safety planning, housing advice, benefitsadvice, help with budgeting, life and parenting skills support, practical help and legal support. We have 2-3 workersat each refuge and staff are on site on weekdays. Overnight and weekend staff are on-call for emergencies andreferrals. Rental Charges (variable dependant on which refuge); mostly eligible for Housing Benefit; small ineligibleweekly personal charge – discussed at point of referral.*Staff email a number of agencies when vacancies are available at the refuges. If you would like to be included onthis emailing list, please contact Jo Egan-Payne on jo_eganpayne@refuge.org.ukReferral Process: We accept self or agency referrals by phone. Staff carry out first level needs and riskassessment prior to offering accommodation, based on discussion with client and any relevant agencies. Eligibilitycriteria apply (available on request). Staff are also available to give referral advice.Contact Details: Referrals (24hr) Tel: 07795 968400Public 24 hour Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership with Women’s Aid) 0808 2000 247School Nurses (East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust)The School Nurses Service, which covers the East Sussex area, is open to all school age children & young peopleand can provide support to families with the following: Health promotion guidance & information Sexual health guidance & support Guidance on children’s growth & development Family planning Hearing screening Maternity support Eye sight testing Anti-bullying advice & supportIn addition to the above the School Nursing service also offer advice, support and guidance around the following: Accident Prevention Behaviour Management Immunisation Sleep Management Health Screening Enuresis Management Smoking Cessation Contraception/ Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Nutrition Looked After Children Growth Parenting Exercise Mental HealthWorking in partnership with local agencies we provide support and protection to children at risk under safeguardingpolicy. Our services aim to work closely with families in a transparent and collaborative partnership and is availableMonday to Friday, 8.30 – 5pm both in schools and homes. The service is staffed by School Nurses are qualifiednurses with at least 2 years practice experience who undertake extra training to become a school nurse, healthvisiting staff nurses, qualified Nursery Nurses & Support Workers/Health Care Worker who has undertaken trainingin specific areas and is supervised by a qualified nurse. Referrals to other services would generally followconsultation with families.Emma Ray Lewes and Uckfield Directory 2012 33