Young Epilepsy

National charity working on behalf of children and young people with epilepsy. Provides diagnosis, assessment and rehabilitation services. Also has a specialist school and college, providing day and residential services, up to the age of 25, offering education and healthcare for children and young people with epilepsy, autism and other neurological conditions. For those in distress or requiring urgent support, Young Epilepsy has partnered with Shout to offer free, confidential, 24/7 text support to young people and families living with epilepsy. To start a conversation, text ‘PURPLE’ to 85258.

Runnymede and Spelthorne Citizens Advice (Addlestone)

Advice & information on a range of issues, including benefits & welfare rights, consumer, employment & housing rights, money & debt. Sunbury bureau available at The Library, The Parade, Staines Road West, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 7AB Tel 0808 250 5706. Tel Advice Open 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs. See website for opening hours

Samaritans - Leatherhead and Mid-Surrey

24 hour national telephone helpline (116 123) offers emotional support for anyone in crisis. Offers a listening and befriending service to people who are isolated, feel in despair or who are suicidal. Callers are put through without delay to their nearest unengaged branch. Email support service through jo@samaritans.org

Aldingbourne Trust

Services for adults with learning disabilities. Residential/day care, supported employment, work skills training & help in seeking paid or voluntary work. Outreach work & craft service. Charges for day/residential care. Disability awareness training for businesses, schools & statutory agencies. Conference facilities, Open Farm, Children's Woodland/Play Area, Cafe, Sand & Water Play Area, Maze, Children’s Play Area & Seasonal Evens. High & Lows season prices occur Summer Opening Hours (30 Mar – 25 Oct) 10am – 5pm Last Entry: 3.30pm. Winter Opening Hours (26 Oct – 29 Mar) 10am – 4pm Last Entry: 3pm

University of Surrey Students' Union

The Support Zone is made up of five Part Time Officers and led by the full time VP and together they ensure that the Union has student support in mind in all its activities. The Zone is responsible for helping students support students through both Nightline (a listening service) and Welfare Watch (a service supporting students after nights out in Rubix), as well as Student Minds (a service coming soon). The Zone also facilitates open discussions around important but sometime sensitive issues through the Let’s Talk campaigns. If you have an issue that is more personal, then the zone also offers some tailored support on a variety of issues including academic advice, housing, personal safety and victim support.

Relate - Mid and East Surrey (Epsom)

Relationship Counselling (couples and individuals), Family Counselling, Sex Therapy, Young Peoples Counselling, Mediation, Education and Learning (workshops and courses)

Guildford Borough Council - Housing Advice Centre

Full housing options and homelessness prevention service, including assessment under homelessness legislation. Out of Hours number 01344 949371

Welcare in East Surrey

Local charity providing services to families living in East Surrey (Tandridge, Reigate & Banstead) with at least one child under thirteen or a baby on the way. Our services include family support, foodbags, parenting and life skills workshops and support groups. In addition, a number of children’s health services are delivered at our Centre.

Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West)

Advice and information on a range of issues, including benefits, consumer, employment, housing rights, money/debt.

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre - Guildford

Support for all genders who have been raped or sexually abused, offering telephone helplines, counselling, information and advice. Helplines staffed by trained female listeners and are open 4 nights a week (Closed Fri, Sat, Sun and Bank Hols). All services are SELF-referral. Individual counselling. Family support counselling, Court Support counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisers Mon-Fri.