Mental Health support and your right to choose

Recognising that you may have a mental health problem and taking the first steps to get help can be difficult but it is worth remembering that 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems at some point in our lives.

Mental health covers a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), phobias, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and dementia, as well as Seasonable Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a form of depression that people often experience in the winter months.

  1. Mental health support You can access many services without needing to speak to your GP first.
  2. Right to Choose for Mental Health Care In England, all NHS patients have a legal right to choose the service or hospital that provides their physical and mental health care.
  3. Talking therapies Whatever you're going through, Talking Therapies Surrey can help you think about things differently and help you improve your wellbeing.

What to do in a mental health crisis

For people experiencing a mental health crisis, please telephone 0800 915 4644 (365 days a year, 24 hours a day).

If you have speech or hearing difficulties, you can contact the helpline through:

  • SMS 07717 989 024 (this service is only available to adults aged 18 years and over)
  • Relay UK service
  • Call 18001 0800 915 4644 from your text phone or smart app

More information is available on the Surrey and Borders Partnership website.

For non-urgent medical advice, please visit NHS 111 online.