Support & Resources
Useful Links
If you or someone you know is experiencing an immediate crisis, feels unable to stay safe, or is at risk of harm, please contact emergency services on 999 or access urgent support through NHS 111 (select the mental health option where available).
Mental Health
NHS
Information from the NHS on accessing mental health support, including urgent help and services available in your local area https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
Mind
Provides guidance and practical support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or needing help to find the right support. https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/
Samaritans
Offers confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope, feeling overwhelmed, or needing someone to talk to. https://www.samaritans.org/
NHS Every Mind Matters
Provides helpful tools, advice and resources to support your mental wellbeing and build healthier coping strategies. https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
Addiction & Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Offers peer support, meetings and a recovery programme for people seeking help with their relationship with alcohol. https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Narcotics Anonymous provides peer-led support and recovery meetings for people who are seeking support with drug addiction.https://ukna.org/
Eating Disorders (ED) Beat
Beat provides information, support and resources for people affected by eating disorders, as well as guidance for families and loved ones.https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Surrey Drug & Alcohol Care
Surrey Drug & Alcohol Care offers support, advice and treatment services for individuals affected by drug or alcohol use across Surrey.https://www.surreydrugandalcoholcare.org.uk/
National Gambling Helpline GamCare
Confidential information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harm, including individuals, families and loved ones.https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
Compulsive Sexual Behaviours & Intimacy Support UK Addiction Treatment
UKAT provides information and support for people experiencing difficulties with compulsive behaviours, including sex and pornography addiction, offering guidance on recovery and treatment options https://www.ukat.co.uk/
Domestic Abuse
Refuge
Provides specialist support for people experiencing domestic abuse, including practical advice, emotional support and access to services that can help individuals move towards safety and recovery.https://refuge.org.uk/
ESDAS
Offers confidential, non-judgemental support for those affected by domestic abuse, including safety planning, emotional support and practical guidancehttps://www.esdas.org.uk/
NSDAS
NSDAS provides specialist support for people affected by domestic abuse, helping individuals access advice, safety planning and support to rebuild their lives https://www.nsdas.org.uk/
Surrey County Council
Provides information about local domestic abuse services, advice and support options available across Surrey.https://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/page/865/domestic-abuse
Sexual Abuse & Trauma
Rape Crisis England and Wales
Specialist, confidential support for people affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse and other forms of sexual violence, including counselling and advocacy services. https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
Survivors UK
Offers specialist support for male and non-binary survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence, providing information, advice and therapeutic support.https://www.survivorsuk.org/
RASASC
(Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre) provides specialist, confidential support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, including counselling and emotional support to help people on their recovery journey.https://www.rasasc.org/
Suicide
NHS
The NHS provides information and guidance for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, including how to access urgent support and where to find help during a mental health crisis.https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/
Suicide Prevention UK
Information, resources and support aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma and helping people affected by suicidal thoughts or suicide loss.https://spuk.org.uk/
Hope After Suicide Loss
Compassionate support and resources for people grieving the death of someone through suicide, helping individuals navigate their loss and recovery.https://hopeaftersuicideloss.org.uk/
Bereavement
NHS
The NHS provides information and guidance about grief, bereavement and loss, including support for understanding emotions and finding help during difficult times.https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/
Marie Curie
Offers support, information and practical guidance for people living with a terminal illness, their families and those experiencing bereavement. https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Princess Alice Hospice
Provides bereavement support, including community groups and resources to help people cope with loss and connect with others who understand.https://www.pah.org.uk/our-care/our-bereavement-support/community-groups/https://www.pah.org.uk/our-care/our-bereavement-support/community-groups/
Self Harm
Harmless
Specialist support, information and resources for people affected by self-harm, as well as support for families, friends and professionals. https://harmless.org.uk/
NHS
The NHS provides information about self-harm, including understanding the reasons behind it, ways to seek support and where to access further help. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/
If you feel unable to keep yourself safe or are at immediate risk of harm, please seek urgent support through emergency services or a crisis service.
