Mental Health
The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing
18 Winchester Road,Worthing, Worthing BN11 4DJ
Overview
The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing is a specialist addiction treatment and recovery service located in Worthing, West Sussex. Based on its name and purpose, the organisation provides comprehensive support for individuals struggling with substance abuse, alcohol dependency, and related mental health challenges. The facility operates as a dedicated recovery centre offering evidence-based treatment programmes designed to help clients achieve lasting sobriety and rebuild their lives.
The service typically provides a range of therapeutic interventions including counselling, group therapy, detoxification support, and aftercare programmes. The Recovery Lighthouse works with both residential and outpatient clients, tailoring treatment approaches to individual needs and circumstances. The team comprises qualified addiction specialists, therapists, and support staff committed to guiding clients through their recovery journey.
Located on Winchester Road in Worthing town centre, the facility serves the local community and surrounding areas. The organisation aims to provide accessible, compassionate care to anyone seeking help with addiction issues, recognising recovery as a process requiring professional support, structured treatment, and ongoing commitment to wellness and personal development.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can access mental health services at The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing in Worthing through a GP referral, self-referral (available for NHS Talking Therapies and some community services), or through NHS 111 if you need urgent support. Contact 01903 385997 to find out about referral pathways and current waiting times. In a crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, or call the Samaritans on 116 123.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. For a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for 24/7 support, contact your local Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, call the Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7), text SHOUT to 85258, or attend A&E if you feel unsafe. If you are already known to The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing, you may have a crisis plan with direct contact numbers.
The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing offers a range of evidence-based therapies which may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling, psychotherapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), group therapy, art and creative therapies, and family therapy. The specific therapies available depend on the service. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your individual needs.
Yes, all treatment at The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing is strictly confidential under NHS policy and data protection law. Information is only shared with healthcare professionals directly involved in your care. Confidentiality may only be broken in exceptional circumstances where there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or others, a court order, or a safeguarding obligation.
The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing recognises the impact of mental illness on families and carers. Support may include family meetings with the clinical team, carer support groups, information sessions about conditions and treatments, signposting to organisations like Mind, Rethink Mental Illness, and Carers UK, and involvement in care planning with the patient's consent.
The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing provides support for a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, psychosis and schizophrenia, perinatal mental health, and complex emotional difficulties.
Waiting times vary depending on the service and urgency. NHS Talking Therapies aims to start treatment within 6 weeks of referral. Community Mental Health Team assessments may take 4-12 weeks. Urgent referrals are prioritised. Contact 01903 385997 for current waiting times. While waiting, you can access self-help resources, crisis lines, and wellbeing apps recommended by the NHS.
The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing may offer group therapy programmes which provide peer support alongside professional guidance. Groups may focus on anxiety management, depression recovery, DBT skills, mindfulness and stress reduction, bereavement, and substance misuse support. Groups are led by trained therapists and typically run for 8-12 weeks. Ask 01903 385997 about current group programmes.
The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing may provide or link to services for people with dual diagnosis (co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems). Support can include assessment, counselling, harm reduction advice, detox support, and referral to specialist addiction services. Contact 01903 385997 for information about substance misuse support.
Your first appointment is usually an assessment lasting 45-60 minutes. A mental health professional will ask about your current difficulties, their impact on your life, your mental health history, physical health, medication, and what you hope to achieve. This is a collaborative conversation — you will not be pressured to share anything you are not comfortable with. After the assessment, you will discuss the most suitable treatment options.
The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing may offer or link to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for young people up to 18. Services include assessment and therapy for anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD, autism, and behavioural difficulties. Referrals can come from GPs, schools, or in some areas through self-referral. Some areas also have early intervention teams for young people experiencing psychosis.
Some services at The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing accept self-referrals without needing to see your GP first. NHS Talking Therapies (for anxiety and depression) can be accessed by self-referral in most areas. Other services such as Community Mental Health Teams and specialist services usually require a GP or professional referral. Contact 01903 385997 to check which services you can self-refer to.
The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing may provide or link to specialist perinatal mental health services for women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy or in the first year after birth. Conditions include antenatal and postnatal depression, anxiety, PTSD from birth trauma, and postpartum psychosis. Early treatment is vital for both mother and baby. Ask your GP or midwife about perinatal mental health referrals.
If you have complex mental health needs, The Recovery Lighthouse Worthing may use the Care Programme Approach (CPA). Under CPA you will have a named care coordinator, a comprehensive care plan developed with you, regular reviews of your care and progress, and a structured plan for when you are ready to be discharged from the service. CPA ensures coordinated, person-centred care across different services.