Mental health support

You can access many services without needing to speak to your GP first.

Trying to understand which services best suit your needs can be difficult, especially if you have never heard of them.

The Healthy Surrey and Mindworks Surrey websites have lots of resources and a comprehensive list of local support services for mental health and emotional wellbeing such as:

• local services in Surrey for psychological support or money management and debt
• veteran support
• places to contact in times of crisis

If you are unable to access online services, you can continue to seek emotional wellbeing support through a free confidential helpline:

• call 0808 802 5000 (in high demand periods, an answerphone service may be in place)
• SMS Text 07537 432411 (staffed Monday to Friday 9am-2pm).

Mental Health services for AdultsMental Health services for Children

National charities also offer a range of information and advice on mental health topics to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness and carers.

• National Autistic Society
• The PDA Society
• Autism and school attendance 
• Childline — help for anyone under 19 with any issue they’re going through. Call 0800 1111 or use the online chat.
• Samaritans — call free anytime on 116 123
• Papyrus UK — call the HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 or text 88247
• Mind
• Rethink Mental Illness
• Samaritans
• Sane
• Carers UK — provides a wealth of resources specifically for families and carers.
• Connect to Support Surrey — information on local mental health support groups.
• Top to toe health checklists (Surrey County Council) — mental health information in easy read.
• Home equipment finder (Surrey County Council) — suggestions of things you can buy if you struggle with daily tasks like remembering to take medication, preparing a meal, washing or dressing or moving around your home.

If you think you may need further psychological support or are unsure about what help might be best for you, please do contact your GP to seek advice.