A range of mental health services are available locally and online, many of which can be accessed without a GP appointment. The links below bring together trusted services and resources across a range of mental health needs, from general wellbeing support to specialist services.
General Mental Health Support
Support for stress, anxiety, low mood, and other common mental health concerns:
- Healthy Surrey – a range of local support services for mental wellbeing
- Mind Matters Surrey – free NHS talking therapies for Surrey residents aged 17+
- Sport in Mind – uses sport and physical activity to support people experiencing mental health problems, with sessions running across Surrey
- The Lucy Rayner Foundation – counselling and mental health support groups across Surrey
- The Mary Frances Trust – free mental wellbeing support for Surrey residents aged 16+, self-referral accepted
- The Counselling Partnership – an independent local charity providing professional, affordable one-to-one counselling to adults facing a variety of difficulties
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – free confidential helpline and webchat, open 5pm–midnight daily. Call 0800 58 58 58
Children’s Mental Health
Resources for children, young people, and families. All services below can be accessed without a GP appointment.
- Mindworks Surrey – emotional wellbeing, mental health and learning disability services for children and young people in Surrey
- YoungMinds – the UK’s leading charity for children and young people’s mental health, with resources for young people and parents
- The Mix – free confidential support for under 25s
- Kooth – free, anonymous digital mental health support for young people
- The Eikon Charity – free mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people in Surrey
- Family Lives – free support for parents and families
For parents and carers:
- Talking to young people about mental health – a practical guide from Mental Health UK
Helplines:
- Childline – 0800 1111, available 24/7
- The Mix – text THEMIX to 85258, always open
- Mindworks – 24/7 crisis line: 0800 915 4644 or NHS 111
- CYP Haven – 01483 519436, Mon–Fri 3.30–7.30pm, Sun 1–4pm (excluding bank holidays)
- YoungMinds Parents’ Helpline – 0808 802 5544, Mon/Thu/Fri 9.30am–4pm, Tue/Wed 9.30am–6pm
Suicide Prevention
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
For urgent mental health support:
- Dealing with an adult mental health crisis | Healthy Surrey
- I need urgent mental health support | Mind Matters Surrey
Support services:
- Samaritans – confidential emotional support, available 24/7. Call 116 123
- PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 – confidential support and advice for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Call 0300 102 2470, text HOPE to 88247, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org. Available 24/7
- Reasons to Stay – a suicide prevention project connecting people with crisis support services, and delivering anonymous letters of hope from others who have been through difficult times
- International Association for Suicide Prevention – information and resources on suicide prevention
Maternal Mental Health
Support for mental health during pregnancy and the postnatal period. If you are struggling, you can also request an appointment at the surgery.
- Maternal Mental Health Alliance – information and resources on mental health during and after pregnancy
- Pandas Foundation – support for those experiencing pre and postnatal depression and anxiety
- Make Birth Better – support and resources for birth trauma
Wellbeing: Local Groups & Community Support
Social connection plays an important role in mental health and wellbeing. Being part of a group or community activity can help reduce isolation and improve mood. Please visit our Wellbeing page to find out more about our Wellbeing Team and the range of support on offer.
Our Wellbeing Wall also lists local and online groups and activities available.
Book an Appointment
If the above services are not suitable, or if you would like to discuss your mental health with one of the team, please contact the surgery to request an appointment.
