Good mental health is more than the absence of a mental health problem. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we are going to look at mental health from a new angle. Rather than ask why so many people are living with mental health problems, we will seek to uncover why too few of us are thriving […]

Interested in becoming a Peer Mentor and working toward a Diploma (Level II) in Peer Mentor Progression? Catalyst and CGL are looking to running a second course for people who may want to add a different dimension to their recovery. Come along to our friendly meet and greet session on: Thursday 13th April from 12-2pm

From 1 April 2017, The Welcome Project (part of Catalyst) is delighted to being able to continue providing mental health and emotional wellbeing in Guildford, Waverley, Surrey Heath and Farnham – and The Welcome Project will also be offering a range of one to one support, groups and activities in Spelthorne, Runnymede, Woking and West

Mental health crisis services offered at the Safe Haven Camberley are moving to the Safe Haven Aldershot on Saturday 1 April 2017.  Camberley was part of a 5 centre pilot across Surrey in the last 12 months. The relocation will allow consolidation of services and will offer accessible mental health out of hours crisis care. Safe Havens

Catalyst – as The Welcome Project – is delighted with the announcement of the award of new contracts from 1 April 2017 to support emotional wellbeing and mental health “Surrey County Council and the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Surrey are pleased to announce the new providers of community connections services after a formal procurement process.

It’s Thursday 2 February – Time to Talk for better mental health Catalyst and The Welcome Project will be talking and keeping the conversation going across the county – we want people to be encouraged to think about and talk about mental health and wellbeing. So – Can YOU talk about mental health? Find out

Abuse isn’t always physical 14,498 incidents of domestic abuse were reported to Surrey Police during 2015, and there is evidence to suggest that even more people are experiencing one form or another of domestic abuse or violence, but not reporting it. Domestic abuse doesn’t always involve physical violence. Sustained controlling behaviour and emotional pressure are

Help identify and support young carers so they can achieve their dream job Today the Carer’s Trust will publish results of their ‘When I grow up’ survey for young carers. The aim is to highlight that young carers and young adult carers can achieve their dream job or career – but only when the right support is

Theresa May came to the Aldershot Safe Haven yesterday where Catalyst, Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Trust and MCCH work in partnership, to see for herself how the model of providing safe and friendly out of hours support for people suffering a mental health crisis is being delivered in Hampshire and Surrey. The Prime Minister

January is a long, dark (and often cash-strapped) month – and when many people take stock of lots of aspects of their lives.  Drinking is no exception and the good news is that there is lots of support and information available.  Plus plenty of coverage of initiatives like Dry January, and websites and apps from

* CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CONTACT* We will be closed on Monday 2nd January 2017. Please leave a message on 01483 590 150 or call Surrey Drug and Alcohol Care – a 24 hour manned confidential help line giving support and information to drug and alcohol users – on 0808 802 5000.  In the event of an