Lulu Sulkeld, Senior Worker at the Catalyst Support Safe Havens, talks about creating a self-soothing box, which can help a person get through a mental health crisis.    What is a self-soothing box?  A self-soothing box is any form of container (box/bag/cylinder) which contains items that help ground you when you’re feeling stressed, anxious, low

The holiday season is often seen as the most joyful time of the year. Everywhere you look, there are ads showing families laughing together, friends exchanging gifts, and couples sharing special moments. Social media is filled with posts about parties, decorations, and big family gatherings. While these images can be heartwarming, they can also be

End Stigma Surrey reflects on Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and encourages everyone to keep the conversation open throughout the year As November wrapped up, so did Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to reflect on the unique challenges men face when it comes to mental well-being. In male-dominated spaces like construction sites, many offices,

Catalyst Support Service Improvement Manager Keely Glithero talks about her professional journey and the exciting new challenge she is about to start. Supporting people with multiple disadvantages When I began with the Southern Addiction Advisory Service in 2001, I took on the role of Manager of Boxmoore—a pioneering service designed to work assertively alongside children

Roger Drennan has served as a trustee and chair of Catalyst’s Finance, Remuneration and Investments Committee since 2017, and as a director of its social enterprise subsidiary, Alpha Community Outreach Ltd, for a similar length of time.       After completing a law degree, Roger worked for 3 years as a solicitor, and then had a long

Warren Rockett is one of Catalyst Support’s longest standing members.  He came on board as Trustee Director in 2003, became Deputy Chair of Trustees in 2007, and has served as Chair of Trustees since 2018.   When Warren first joined the charity, it was known as the Southern Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (SADAS) and primarily

Following the successful launch of MFT’s Epsom site last summer, Catalyst Support is opening the Woking Safe Harbour on Monday, 4th November 2024. The two Surrey Safe Harbours—a one-year pilot service—provide daytime crisis prevention and up to six weeks of tailored support to Surrey adults (18+) at risk of recurring mental health crises. The service

As Catalyst Support moves to the new head office in Woking, our Front Office Administrator Murray shares how he supports the teams within the charity, as well as our clients and partners.  Hello, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to any of you who may not already know me within Catalyst Support

From our CEO, Sue Murphy: After 25 memorable years, it’s time for us to say goodbye to Jenner Road as we prepare to move to our new offices. This transition marks the end of an era and the start of an exciting new chapter for our charity. For many years, Jenner Road served as a

On 8th October, the Women’s Support Centre, Surrey, hosted their annual Art Awards at Watts Gallery, Compton.  The artwork will be displayed as a free exhibit until 20th October. The Women’s Support Centre, Surrey, based in Woking, has been providing support to women from across the county for over 10 years.  A dedicated team of