Liaison and Diversion outreach team have five workers who support people aged (18+). All members of our team offer a friendly, non-judgemental, person led approach and are committed to finding the right ongoing support for each person.
Every vulnerable person is offered an assessment in police custody, if consent is provided the assessment is shared to the outreach team who will offer support over either a six-week period or across six interactions to find appropriate support in the community.
Our Team
All members of our team offer a friendly, non-judgemental service and are committed to finding the right support for each person. The Liaison and Diversion team has six outreach workers: five are provided by Catalyst and one from Barnardo’s. The Catalyst workers support adults (18+) and Barnardo’s support young people under 18.
What to expect
Each individual is assessed in police custody, and signposted to the Liaison & Diversion team if required. We work with each person over either a six-week period or across six interactions to find appropriate support in the community and help reduce the likelihood of re-offending.
We can help with:
- Bridge people into services and support completing referral forms
- Applying online for a Pegasus card
- Job Centre applications
- GP appointments
- Mental and physical health
- Drug and Alcohol
- Debt Support
- Housing applications and much more
Our location
The team is based at the Redwood centre, Farnham Road, Guildford. We cover the whole of Surrey and often visit police custody units across the county.
Our Referrals
Most of our referrals come from police custody but we do accept self referrals and referrals from other organisations that are involved in the criminal justice system.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this service, would like to find out more or make a referral, get in touch.
Tel: 01483 443589
Email: surreyliaisondiversion@sabp.nhs.uk
To download the Liaison & Diversion leaflet, please visit our downloads page.
Our Referrals
Most of our referrals come from police custody but we do accept self referrals and referrals from other organisations that are involved in the criminal justice system.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this service, would like to find out more or make a referral, get in touch.
Tel: 01483 443589
Email: surreyliaisondiversion@sabp.nhs.uk
To download the Liaison & Diversion leaflet, please visit our downloads page.
