A personal story of finding a recipe for wellbeing through the right support, volunteering and community. A few years ago, Rob visited a GP with concerns about his mental health. He struggled with isolation and intrusive thoughts about harming himself, having been through a number of family challenges and losses. Rob tried several things to […]

Led annually by UK charity Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 7-13 July 2025, and this year’s theme is ‘alcohol and work’.  When it comes to alcohol, how does the work we do influence our drinking and our drinking impact our work?  Around 10 million of us are regularly drinking alcohol in ways

At our LGBTQ+ service Outline, we have been reviewing the feedback we’ve received about our service and have decided to make a few important changes moving forward. For over 25 years, Outline has run a listening service to support the LGBTQ+ community in Surrey, offering help through a phone line, text messages, online chat, emails,

9-15 June is Loneliness Awareness Week. Established in 2017 by a UK charity, this week allows us to open up conversations about loneliness, reduce the stigma surrounding it, and encourage people to build meaningful social connections.  Approximately 7% of adults in England, equal to 3.1 million people, report feeling lonely “often or always.” In addition,

A Novel Idea is Godalming’s oldest charity book and vinyl shop and the only one that belongs to our charity. The shop is more than just a place to buy books, it’s a community hub where volunteers and customers can share a love for literature and music.   One such connection recently came full circle when

Catalyst Support has received funding from the Mental Health Investment Fund to run ‘pop-up hubs’ from a single location in key neighbourhoods, with VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) organisations, co-locating complimentary services in the community breaking down barriers to access, increasing joint-working and building community. We will open the hubs to visitors in May

Community Connections are releasing their brand-new timetable this May, designed to better reflect the interests, talents, and goals of the people we support. The timetable features a range of new courses and regular groups, all developed with the strengths of our team and the needs of our community in mind. Whether you’re looking to build

The Woking Safe Harbour, a daytime crisis prevention service for Surrey adults, is reflecting on their progress as the first clients complete the programme. Safe Harbour offers a comprehensive six-week programme for individuals referred clinically by healthcare professionals. The pilot launched in November 2024 and has now seen several clients through the full programme.   Hawa

End Stigma Surrey share their tips and support Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many people hesitate to seek help due to fear of judgment or stigma. If you’re struggling, remember this: you don’t have to suffer in silence—and standing up for yourself is not only your right, but it’s also

Mental health stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to seeking help, healing, and embracing self-worth. For too long, people struggling with mental health issues have been met with dismissal or outright discrimination. But here’s the truth: no one should have to accept anything less than kindness, understanding, and respect when discussing their mental well-being.