2018

A Happy 70th Birthday to the wonderful NHS. We truly are grateful for all the amazing you have done over the years and continue to do so – the true lifesavers and heroes for our community. We are proud to be part of it, working in partnership with i-access, providing valuable services for drug and […]

We have over 70 fantastic volunteers across all of Catalyst’s projects – counsellors, peer mentors, facilitators, the bookshop team, trustees – we couldn’t achieve what we do for the people who come to us for support without you!  So – a very big thank you!

Catalyst is required to collect and process relevant personal and sensitive personal data regarding its clients, staff, volunteers and trustees as part of the operation of the work it does supporting the wellbeing of people with alcohol, drug and mental health issues. We regard the lawful and correct treatment of personal information as of the

If you often become overwhelmed by stress, these feelings could start to be a problem for you. Consider talking to a professional if: Your distress leads to dangerous thoughts or behaviour, such as considering suicide or physically harming your body. If you are having suicidal thoughts call the Samaritans on 116 123. If you have

Too much stress, or prolonged stress can affect our physical and mental health. Taking steps to cope with situations we find stressful is important – here are 10 tips on how to manage stress: 1. ACKNOWLEDGE THE STRESS – Start dealing with stress by acknowledging that you are currently experiencing it. This may seem oversimplified,

Stress has many different causes, which can vary from person to person. Some individuals get stressed easily while others need several different stressful events before they begin to feel the physical or psychological effects. Here are some of the most common causes of stress: Childhood trauma Death of a loved one Divorce Finances Job Health

Stress symptoms can affect your body and your physical health as well as your thoughts, feelings, behaviour and emotional health. If left unchecked stress can contribute to health problems physically and mentally. Here are a few examples: Physical Headache Muscle tension or pain Chest pain Fatigue Change in sex drive Stomach upset Sleep problems Mood

Welcome to Mental Health Awareness week 2018 – this week is a key one because it helps focus on our work with people who need  support with their mental wellbeing. This  campaign keeps on growing, attracting organisations and individuals worldwide which is fantastic as it means awareness is increasing and the stigma attached to mental

The Catalyst Trustees are pleased to announce that Warren Rockett has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees. He previously held the post of Deputy Chairman and brings a wealth of experience to the role. Details of all of our Trustees and their backgrounds can be found here.

Public Health and Surrey and Borders Partnership are consulting about changes to drug and alcohol detoxification services in Surrey. The consultation will run from Monday 19 March until midnight on Sunday 20 May. An overview is available on the Surrey Says website along with Frequently Asked Questions and a Glossary of Terms. For more information

Last Thursday, 3 May, we were delighted to have a visit in Jenner Road by our late CEO’s, Haydn Morris’ wife Lauren, his mother and a friend. But making the visit even more memorable was also welcoming the current Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Nigel Manning, who came to present Lauren with a posthumous Mayor’s Award

Since 1 April 2018 Catalyst is working in partnership with i-access to deliver a co-designed integrated adult substance misuse service for adults in Surrey. Referrals for drug and alcohol misuse will now be through a single referral number : 030 222 5932  The service will offer support for: People who need help with opiate misuse All