Adults with mental health needs

Help in the event of a mental health crisis

Help in situations involving a mental health emergency, including what action to take and what support is available.

What is a mental illness or disorder

Information about mental health conditions or disorders, and support and advice groups.

Time to Change - Surrey

A multi-agency partnership which recognises Surrey's challenge to change the stigma surrounding mental health problems

Worried about someone at risk of committing suicide

How to spot the signs of someone at risk of committing suicide and what groups they can contact for advice, and support. Please also see the NHS Choices website.

Helping you live independently with mental health needs

Groups and services which could help you to have a better quality of life and independence.

Community based mental health support

Help and support for people with a mental health illness who live in the community.

Further help and support for adults with mental health needs

Useful organisations who can provide help, support and advice on mental health.

How we can help and put you in touch with the mental health service

Coordinated care for adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

Recovery from a mental health illness

In mental health, "recovery" means an active, individual process enabling a person to take responsibility for their life.

Helping you understand mental illness legislation

A summary of the Mental Health Act and links to other relevant legislation.

Involving you in improving mental health services

Ways you and your carer can get involved with improving your mental health services.

Professional training unit for mental health practitioners

The Mental Health Practice Development Centre, provider of specialist mental health training for staff within and outside of Surrey County Council

Advocacy and advice services for adults

Information, support and advice services for adults.

Family based care for adults with support needs

Shared Lives provides care, support and accommodation for people with a learning or physical disability, mental health needs or support needs due to their age.