MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES IN WOKING DEANERY
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM (2011)
Area / Telephone number / AddressWoking
Bridgewell House
29 Claremont Avenue
Woking GU22 7SF / 01483
756318 / Monday – Friday 9.00 – 5.00
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Organisation, Address, e-mail and Web Site details / TelephoneNumbers / Purpose, Activities and Area covered
Accord Lunch Club / 01483
757461
Royce / Lunch Club- Every Sunday 11.30am-2.30pm
This is a warm, safe and confidential place providing friendship and support for those who feel isolated, depressed, lonely or anxious.
Action for Carers and Employment
Astolat , Coniers Way ,
Guildford GU4 7HL / 01483
565874 / ACE Surrey offers free information and guidance to carers or former carers who are trying to return to work. They provide support and help with planning career choices and finding training and job options.
ace@action for carers.org.uk
Al Anon
St Andrews Church
Goldsworth Park Centre
Denton Way GU21 3LG / 0207
403
0888 / For those living with alcoholism in their family or friends. There are support groups in many places, and most meet once a week for 11/2hours during the day or evening.
Local branch meets on Wednesdays at 8pm
Alcoholics Anonymous / 01252
521133 / AA is for men and women who desire to stop drinking, and who share experience, strengths and hope with each other. It is free, confidential and self supporting.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Alzheimers Society
The Bradbury Centre , Smiles Place, Lavender Rd., Woking GU22 8BJ / 01483 753651 / They offer day care services for people aged greater than 65yrs who have a diagnosis of dementia. They also work in the community to support people with dementia , and their carers, to enable them to stay in their own homes.
Help is also given with form filling .
Anxiety & Panic Support Group
Cornerhouse
2, Courtney Road
Woking GU21 5HQ
See Release / 01483 757461 / The support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month, from
7.30pm-9pm, and is for all those who have panic attacks, phobias, and anxieties.
www.anxietyrelease.org.uk
Asian Women`s Mental Health Support Group-SHIFA
CornerHouse
2 Courtenay Road
Woking GU21 5HQ / Mariam
07897 316978 / Thursday and Friday 9.30am-12.30pm
The group provides a safe and secure setting where members can socialise and develop life-long learning skills
www.shifa-woking.org.uk
Bi- Polar Support Group
Cornerhouse
2, Courtney Road
Woking GU21 5HQ / 0845
4349862 / This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month, from 7.30pm to 9pm, and is a safe and confidential place to talk about coping strategies for lving with bi-polar.
Carers Support Woking
1, Unit,15A Monument Way East, Woking GU21 5LY / 01483 727277 / 9.00am-5.00pm Monday – Friday
Provides care, assistance and information to help carers.
Carers Eating Disorder
Support Group-Woking
CornerHouse,
2 Courtenay Road
Woking GU21 5HQ / 01483
757461
Helpline
0845
6341414 / 7.30-9.00pm every 3rd Thursday
The Group shares with each other, learning from experiences, exploring new ways of dealing with the problems and supporting each other with the feelings of anger, fear, powerlessness and isolation that carers can feel .
Eating Disorders Association
Mon-Fri 8.30am-8.30pm, Sat 1.00-4.30pm
www.edauk.com
Chrysalis Eating Disorders Service,
Lake House,
Guildford Road,
Chertsey KT16 0QA / 01932
722681
Maggie
Andrews / Provides an out patient service for people aged 18-75,and for 16-18 year olds who are not in full time education, with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder in Woking.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Provincial House
26 Provincial Way
Woking GU21 6EN
CAB - Abraham Cowley Unit
Holloway Hill
Chertsey KT16 0AE / 0845
375 2975
Mob. 0300
456 8371
01932
874666 / Provides free and confidential help on problems, large or small. Specialists available in Welfare Benefits, Debt and Housing. Appointments can be made.
Free and confidential advice to people with mental health and related problems, and their carers. The service is available to those using inpatient, day hospital, and community services.
Drop-in Mon 10.00am-12.30pm
Appointments Tu/ Thu
Phone advice Th 10.00am -12.00pm
Fri 10.00am-12.00pm
CornerHouse
2 Courtenay Road
Woking
GU21 5HQ / 01483
757461
Paul
Field / CornerHouse is the focal point for voluntary mental health activity in Woking, right across the diverse social and ethnic mix of the Borough. It is a venue for the provision of a wide range of mental health services from the voluntary and non-statutory organisations.
www.cornerhouse.org.uk
Depression Alliance
Horsell Parish Institute
High Street,
Horsell GU21 4SS / 01483
722461
David / Meets every second Thursday, Horsell Parish Institute 8.00-10.00pm
A gay, lesbian and bi-sexual society for people suffering from depression
Depression Support Group-Woking
CornerHouse
2 Courtenay Road
Woking GU21 5HQ / 01483
757461 / 7-9pm every Tuesday, Thursday 1-2.30pm
A local self-help group for people with depression, which is a safe place in which to be listened to, share experiences and perceptions, and for emotional, practical and social support.
www.dsg-woking.org.uk
Drugline / 01932
856165
(helpline
01483
300112) / Open 24/7
Gives information on drugs and alcohol to users and their family. Can liaise with services for triage and assessment within 7 days.
Covers most of Surrey.
Eating Disorder
Association (B-EAT) / 0845
634 1414
Youthline
0845
634 7650 / Mon – Fri 10.30am-8.30pm
Sat 1-4 pm
Listens, and gives information about local help to those with the disorder and their friends
Mon-Fri 4.30-8.30pm.
Sat 1.00-4.30pm
www.b-eat.co.uk
Eating Disorders Service
Surrey Borders Partnership NHS Trust
Lake House
St Peters Hospital
Chertsey / 01932
722681 / Offers day patient treatment to people from 18-75yrs, with bulimia or anorexia.
A referral by GP is needed.
Service for those in Woking, Spelthorne etc.
Eating Disorder Support Group- Woking
CornerHouse
2 Courtenay Road
Woking GU21 5HQ / 01483 757461
Paul Field / 7.30-9.00pm every 1st Thursday each month ( Anorexia)
Provides support, coping strategies and information for those experiencing an eating disorder, as well as a chance to share personal experiences.
8-9.30pm 3rd Thursday in the month Over-eating support group
7.30-9.00pm 4th Thursday in the month Carers support group
www.beat.woking.org.uk
Family Crisis Line
8, Windsor Way
Woking GU22 8DJ / 01483
722533 / Provides confidential phone support for people experiencing any form of domestic crisis situation that causes them stress.
Independent Complaints
Advocacy Service (ICAS)
1st Floor, Clarendon House
9/11 Church House
Basingstoke
Hampshire RG21 7QG / 0845
600 8616 / This service covers all Surrey and provides support to people if they have a complaint about their NHS treatment. It is free, confidential and they can see people in their home or a place where they feel comfortable.
Lift up Together
Lakeview Social Centre
Tracious Close
Goldsworh Park
Also Cornerhouse
2, Courtney Road / Thursday 12.00noon-4.00pm
An opportunity to meet others and have a friendly chat. Tea and coffee, and a warm welcome available
Wednesday 11am- 3pm
Matrix Community Advocacy
Abraham Cowley Unit Holloway Hill, Guildford , Chertsey / 01256
398928
01932 723759 / They provide advocates for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities or drug problems, and aim to see all clients within 2/3 working days. There is also an advocate available for an emergency. The service is available both to in-patients and for those in the community, when a mutually convenient place and time can be arranged. Covers W Surrey.
www.matrixsdt.com
Mind
Cornerhouse
2,Courtenay Road
Woking GU21 5HQ
St Michaels Church
Dartmouth Avenue , Sheerwater GU21 5PJ / 01483
766998
07905
799581 / Monday and Tuesday 10.00am – 1.30pm
Provides drop-in centres to help form friendships, mutual support and organises internal and external activities. Has a mini-van, so can pick people up. Has informal access to the CMHT on Mondays.
Organises two specialist holidays per year for people with mental health problems in Woking, at a subsidised cost.
Friday 10am – 12noon
No Panic / Freephone
0808 808 0545 / 10.00am-10.00pm, every day, staffed by trained volunteers.
They aim to aid the relief and rehabilitation of those suffering from panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, etc. including tranquilliser withdrawal.
Have easy to follow step by step guides for overcoming phobias etc.
Oakleaf Enterprise
Guildford / 01428
303649 / This is a charity based in Guildford that helps with employment .
Open Door Counselling Service
St Peter’s Church Centre,
Old Woking / 07849
259121 / Operates on Monday evenings from 8.00pm to 10.00 pm.
Offers counselling to anyone seeking help with problems including depression & anxiety, bereavement, separation, abuse, addictions and low self confidence and self esteem. All counsellors provide their services on a voluntary basis and are members of BACP.
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Farnham Road
Guildford GU2 7LX / 01483 443628
Joanne Chapman / For all of Surrey Heath and Woking
Provides help and support to resolve any concerns about the care provided, and to help to sort out problems by liaising with staff, managers, doctors or other health professionals.
Partners for Positive Change in Mental Health
Abraham Cowley Unit
Holloway Hill
Chertsey KT16 0AE / 01932 875103
John
Christie / Provides information and/or referral on any aspect of mental health- messages can be left, and will be returned. John is also interested in involving service users in all aspects of mental health provision in order to attempt to improve and develop services.
Patient & Public
Involvement Forum (PPIF)
Unit 24
Folkestone Enterprise Centre
Folkestone CR19 4RH / 01303
297050 / This gets the views of patients, users, and carers about services offered by Surrey & Borders partnership NHS Trust, brings them to the attention of the relevant service and makes suggestions on ways to make improvements .
www.cppih.org
Priory Hospital
Chobham Road
Woking GU21 2QF / 01483
489211 / A private hospital specialising in the treatment and management of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, stress and addictions. It also has 2 therapy groups on Saturday mornings.
Release
CornerHouse
2 Courtenay Road
Woking GU21 5HQ / 01483
757461 / This is a self help group for people who have panic attacks, phobias, and anxiety, and where they can come together and find support, relief to how they feel, and share coping strategies.
4th Wednesday of each month from 7.30-9.00pm
www.nomorepanic.co.uk
www.anxietyrelease.org.uk
Rethink Carers Support- NW Surrey
CornerHouse
2, Courtnay Rd.
Woking GU21 5HQ / 01483 724244
Mary
Byng / Covers Woking. The support offered to carers includes information and advice supporting them in accessing services and benefits, and provides a listening ear.
SADAS Surrey Alcohol & Drugs Advisory Service / 01483
590150 / Phone line open Mon and Thurs 9.00am-8.00pm
Tues and Wed 9.00am-5.00pm
Fri 9.00am-1.00pm
SADAS offers an information and advice service to people with alcohol and drug related concerns. You can arrange to meet a counsellor at one of 11 venues in Surrey, or phone or e-mail. Also has supported housing for people.
www.sadas.org.uk
Samaritans
Ledger Drive
Addlestone KT15 1AT / 08457
90 90 90
Textphone
08457
90 91 92
01932 844444 / Available 24/7 for people in any kind of distress, including those contemplating suicide, including support for those bereaved by suicide, by phone, e-mail or as a door caller.
www.samaritans.org
Surrey Community
Development Trust (SCDT)
1st Floor Bradmere House
Brook Way
Leatherhead KT22 7NA / 01372
387100 / Provides a range of accommodation, support and assistance to people with mental health problems, those recovering from alcohol and substance misuse, and other vulnerable people, including young people coming out of care.
Referral is via CMHT, Housing Department etc
www.scdt.org.uk
Self Harm Support Group
CornerHouse
2 Courtnay Road
Woking GU21 5HQ / 01483
757461 / First Wednesday 7.30pm-9.00pm
A survivor led group providing mutual support, understanding and empowerment to those who self injure.
National Self Harm Network
P.O. Box 7264, Nottingham NG1 6WJ www.nshn.co.uk
Surrey Drug Care / 01483
300112 / Staffed 24/7, this free confidential helpline gives support and information to drug and alcohol users , their families and friends. They explain options and services available, and can make referrals to treatment services.
www.surreydrugcare.org.uk
Surrey Users Network Astolat
Coniers Way
New Inn Lane
Burpham GU4 7HL / 01483
456558 / Supports users of all services to become involved in the way that they are run, managed and developed. There are local forums and meetings.
Together (formerly MACA)
14, Claremont Avenue
Woking GU22 7SG / 01483
751936 / The service aims to enable people with long term mental health needs to live successfully in their own homes. It provides pracitical help with a range of tasks and and a telephone support line.
WINDMILL Drug & Alcohol Team
Abraham Cowley Unit
Holloway Hill
Chertsey KT16 0PZ / 01932
872010
Ext 3309 / They offer a variety of community and in-patient services for people with substance misuse problems, or those with other physical and /or psychological needs.
Accessed through the GP or CMHT
Woking Accord
CornerHouse
2,Courtenay Rd,
Woking GU21 5HQ / 01483
757461
Royce or Joanna / This is a social group for people who have suffered or are suffering from emotional health issues such as anxiety,panic attacks and depression .
Every Friday 7.00-10.00pm
Woking Asian Women`s
Mental Health Support Group (SHIFA)
See Asian Women`s M.H.
Support Group / Ghazala /
Naheeda
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