Mental health - Where to get help

Mental health support

Where to get help

There is a range of support in Surrey including from:

If you feel like you, or someone you care for, might attempt suicide, call the Crisis Mental Health Helpline. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can contact them on:

You could also visit any of the 5 Safe Havens which are open in the evenings, at weekends and on bank holidays. The havens are managed by mental health professionals trained to help people in a crisis situation.

In addition, each of the Safe Havens is also offers a daily online service between 6 to 11pm so that people can receive expert advice and support without having to leave home.

Professionals wanting to make a referral should use our Mental health professional referral form.

Talking to someone is the first step towards getting help. A doctor will be able to assess your condition and advise on what support you could get. Rethink, the national mental health charity has advice on speaking to your doctor and how to prepare so you get the most out of your appointment.

You can also refer yourself to local services such as:

  • Talking Therapies Surrey who provide one-to-one, group based and online talking therapies as well as self-help resources
  • Community Connections Surrey for anyone interested in receiving support for emotional wellbeing. This includes one-to-one support, as well as group support for things like depression, eating disorders and bi-polar disorder

The Virtual Wellbeing Hub is a way to join events or support services virtually. There's a range of sessions available such as:

  • yoga
  • coffee mornings
  • arts and crafts
  • mindfulness and meditation

Most of these sessions are free.

The First Steps guide offers a range of information and self-help techniques to help support your emotional wellbeing.

Every Mind Matters offers information and practical tips on a range of topics such as sleeping and managing difficult thoughts and feelings.

There are lots of tools and apps that are approved by the NHS or Public Health teams that can help you.

Adult Social Care supports people with mental health needs when it affects your daily life. Your GP may refer you to Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) for appropriate support. You may be supported by both services at some points in your recovery.



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