Driving under the influence – new leaflet out now
Some people that use alcohol or drugs in a harmful way are unaware of when they need to tell DVLA about their drink / drug use. With this in mind we have collaborated with i-access, Surrey and Borders Partnership and the Alcohol Liaison team at Royal Surrey to produce a handy leaflet which details when […]
Read MoreAldershot Safe Haven closed on Friday 22nd January 2020
Due to staffing issues, the Aldershot Safe Haven will be closed on Friday 22nd December. The closest available Safe Havens are Guildford and Woking and the virtual service is also available. To find out more visit Safe Havens Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Read MoreWe are still here for you during Lockdown 3.0
Catalyst are still continuing to offer outreach support during the current lockdown, while also supporting clients safely by digital and online means. Our mental health services can still offer some face to face sessions alongside online and telephone support We are offering a range of online groups and activities to support mental health and wellbeing […]
Read MoreCatalyst opening hours during the festive season
Our offices are closed on 25th, 28th December 2020 and 1st January 2021 We will be open and available on all other days (except weekends and Bank Holidays) Our usual opening hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Our outreach and out of hours services are still operating throughout including Bank Holidays and weekends. […]
Read MoreAlcohol Awareness Week 2020 – Alcohol and Mental Health
Alcohol Awareness Week (16-22 November 2020) is an opportunity to get us thinking about our drinking, especially at this time during lockdown. This year, the theme is Alcohol and mental health. Catalyst are a Surrey charity and recognise that the two factors are linked. Our services can help support people affected by drug and alcohol […]
Read MoreWe are still available during Lockdown 2.0
Catalyst are still continuing to offer outreach support during the current lockdown, while supporting clients safely by digital and online means. Our mental health services our still offering some face to face sessions alongside online and telephone support We are offering a range of online groups and activities to support mental health and wellbeing – […]
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day 2020
World Mental Health Day – a day to raise awareness, educate and reduce the stigma so people feel comfortable talking about their mental health. As a local mental health charity, mental health and wellbeing is part of our everyday work and we regularly encourage staff, volunteers, partners and clients to look after themselves and to […]
Read MoreChanges to Amigo – October 2020
Changes to Amigo – volunteer buddying project provided by Voluntary Support North Surrey Amigo, launched in June 2017 by Voluntary Support North Surrey and funded by Catalyst, has been providing volunteer buddying support for people with mental ill health in Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, West Elmbridge and Woking as part of Community Connections. The impact […]
Read MoreInternational Overdose Awareness Day 2020
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day (https://www.overdoseday.com/ ) a global event that we proudly support by working towards preventing overdose, reducing stigma, raising awareness and providing support to people, families and loved ones affected by substance misuse and overdose. The message? That every person’s life is valuable and that stigmatising people who use drugs needs […]
Read MoreReady for a Challenge? Lockdown Fundraising for Catalyst
Would you like to help us raise some much needed funds and give yourself a challenge? Whether you need some motivation to get active and fit or are feeling fed up that your training regime will go to waste due to a cancelled event – we have a challenge for everyone in mind. We all […]
Read MoreVolunteers Week 1 – 7 June 2020
It’s Volunteers Week! We really want to ensure all our volunteers feel appreciated at all times but especially now – they mean so much to our organisation and we couldn’t deliver our services without them. We will be celebrating volunteers and showing our appreciation on social media, sending out Thank You e-cards to and demonstrating […]
Read More#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek – Kindness
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is Kindness. We were one step ahead when we chose kindness as one of our values in January. Chosen by our staff – we started with over 100 suggestions and whittled it down to Kindness, Integrity and Commitment –Â they truly reflect what we stand for. To mark Mental […]
Read MoreTribute to a Trustee – Sue Bowen
We are very sad to have to announce the death on 1 May 2020 of one of our longest-standing members of the Catalyst Trustee Board, Sue Bowen. Sue provided the charity with 14 years of support and service, most recently as Deputy Chair. Her health service background was invaluable and she worked with many staff […]
Read MoreCan you help us?
Fundraising is even more challenging during this health crisis. We are committed to continuing our work in the community, but we need your help more than ever. Any donation will go a long way to support our work with a range of projects, and we are very grateful for any help you can offer. To […]
Read MoreOur Services and Useful Resources
We hope everyone is keeping well at this time. Please be reminded that all our services are still running, albeit in a slightly different way. We are open for referrals and you can self refer to any of our services from the comfort of your own home. If you are struggling with your mental health […]
Read MoreLocal Helplines available over the Easter Weekend
Surrey County Council Coronavirus Helpline (non medical advice and community support) Tel: 0300 200 1008 SMS: 07860 053465 (for deaf and hard of hearing) The helpline will be operating from 10am – 4pm on Good Friday and Easter Monday. On Saturday & Sunday they will be operating 10am – 2pm. All web capability and duty […]
Read More* NEW* Changes to our services and Safe Havens in response to COVID-19
As a service open to the public, we continue to monitor the advice from Public Health England about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to the government guidelines on Monday 16th March and to ensure we try and keep everyone safe around the social distancing advice, our teams have had to change the way we deliver some of […]
Read MoreShortlisted for an HSJ Partnership Award!
We are delighted to be able to announce that Catalyst has been shortlisted for an HSJ Partnership Award 2020! We entered the partnership work of i-access as an example of the voluntary sector working with health partners and have been invited to present at the judging forum in mid-January 2020, with the results announced in […]
Read MoreGuildford Safe Haven & Oakleaf closed on Monday 17th February – flood warning
We have had reports about major disruptions due to flooding within the area of Surrey and some of our services have been affected. The River Wey, which runs alongside the Oakleaf premises in Guildford, has burst its banks. The Car Park, the drop in area and the reception area are completely flooded. The Oakleaf team […]
Read MoreTime to Talk Day 2020 – YOUR mental health matters
This year Time to Talk day is Thursday 6th February – a day that encourages the nation to think about and talk about mental health. As a charity that specialises in mental health and emotional wellbeing, talking and supporting is what we do best. We will be using the day raise awareness about the services […]
Read MoreDry January 2020 – are you up to the challenge?
Many people within the UK will be taking part in the one month challenge of Dry January which means they plan on giving up alcohol for the month of January. There are many benefits to giving up alcohol after a busy festive season, here are just a few… Why do Dry January? Feel healthier – […]
Read MoreWe wish you all a Peaceful Christmas and New Year
Our opening hours during the festive season : Monday 30th December – Open as normal – 9am – 5pm Tuesday 31st December – Open as normal – 9am – 5pm Wednesday 1st January – CLOSED Normal hours will resume from Thursday 2nd January 2020 If we are not available, please leave a message on 01483 […]
Read MoreCatalyst shortlisted for HSJ Award!
We are delighted to be able to announce that Catalyst has been shortlisted for an HSJ Partnership Award 2020! We entered the partnership work of i-access as an example of the voluntary sector working with health partners and have been invited to present at the judging forum in mid-January 2020, with the results announced in […]
Read MoreAnnual Review 2018/19 – Out Now!
With our Annual Review for 2018-2019 we are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase the range of work Catalyst and all its many projects, working to support some of the most vulnerable people in Surrey. In our 30th anniversary year, we continue to grow while still remaining true to the values and ethos which […]
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