020 8770 0172
Our telephone lines are open:Mon 11am - 1.30pm, Tues, Thurs & Fri
10.30am - 2.30pm
Non-urgent mental health support
Online & community resources
Help is out there.
Sutton Mental Health Foundation offers a range of support and activities to reach people of all ages, but we are not your only option.
On this page you will find links to additional resources that may help with your mental health or help you support someone you care about.
There are also links from this page through to additional targeted and specialist support for:
- Young people
- Men
- Women
- People from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic Communities
Local support
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for people in Sutton
Cranstoun Inspire is a community drug and alcohol service that works to support people wanting to change their alcohol and/or drug use in any way across the London Borough of Sutton. You can refer yourself to the service and referrals can also be made by your GP, housing provider, probation officer and other professionals.
The Living Room is a quiet, homely, shared wellbeing space at Worcester Park Baptist Church.
When?
Wednesdays, anytime between 3pm and 6pm.
What?
Pop in or stay a while to enjoy hobbies, refreshments, company and conversation or just enjoy some peace in our quiet area.
Who?
The Living Room is for anyone aged 18 and over. And it's free of charge.
How do I find out more?
Speak to Jeremy on 07904 340945 or use the contact form.
No Panic (Sutton & Merton) is a self-help group that provides support to people suffering from anxiety, panic attacks and phobias. Support meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays from 2pm - 3.30pm. The group exists to offer people support for their anxieties by talking to fellow sufferers and helping them to live a more positive life.
A friendly, inclusive choir focused on boosting mental wellbeing through singing and community. Open to all adults regardless of ability. Meets at Chiltern Church, SM2 5QY
Weblink: Sing Out Sutton
Sutton Carers Centre offers emotional support and wellbeing activities to unpaid carers of all ages.
Weblink: https://www.suttoncarerscentre.org/
Sutton Night Watch offers practical and emotional support to homeless people, including counselling.
Weblink: https://suttonnightwatch.com/
Sutton Talking Therapies (Sutton Uplift) – Mental health a support for adults in Sutton
SWL St George's Mental Health Trust is the main provider of NHS mental health Support in Sutton. Links to details of key services can be found below:
Springfield Hospital
- 0203 513 5000
- Weblink: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/springfield-hospital
Jubilee Health Centre:
- Weblink: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/jubilee
Lotus Suite
Sutton Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team:
- Weblink: https://swlstg.nhs.uk/service-detail/service/sutton-crisis-resolution-and-home-treatment-team-102/
Tolworth Hospital
Kingston Hospital
Support for older people
The Sutton Older People Community Mental Health Team provides specialist assessment, support and treatment for individuals aged 75+ who have moderate to severe mental health conditions.
The service works closely with carers, relatives and social services to ensure a joined up approach to care planning.
Referrals can be made by GPs, or other health professionals
Age UK Sutton’s Prevention and Wellbeing Service helps older adults live later life to the fullest by promoting connection, health, and independence. The service takes a proactive approach to mental and physical wellbeing, offering group activities, community engagement, and harm reduction support to reduce isolation and improve quality of life. Through tailored advice and inclusive programmes, it empowers individuals to stay active, safe, and socially connected within their local community.
Weblink: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sutton/our-services/prevention-and-wellbeing/
Digital support
A safe online community for mental health support
Weblink: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
Free NHS-approved digital wellbeing tools
Weblink: https://www.good-thinking.uk/
Weblink: https://www.good-thinking.uk/
Looking for mental health apps you can trust? Browse the collection of trusted mental health and wellbeing apps, accredited by Mind.
Every app in the library has been independently reviewed by experts. So they meet high standards for safety, effectiveness, and quality.
Weblink: https://mind.orchahealth.com/en-GB
Online support
Online and Facebook support groups and information for anyone who self harms, and their families.
Online information and support including information about Mental Health Conditions and advice about maintaining your wellbeing.
Weblink: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/conditions/
Weblink: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/health-and-wellbeing/
Mind offers a range of mental health information, advice and support, including:
Mental Health Support line: 0300 102 1234
open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
Mental Health Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Weblink: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
OCD Action has a helpline and lots of information and support for people living with OCD and their carers.
The Rethink Mental Illness advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics for people living with mental illness and their carers. These include access to mental health care treatments, The Mental Health Act, social care, and carers rights.
Weblink: https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/advice-and-information-service/
SANEline offers specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. Call 0300 304 7000 (every day of the year, from 4pm – 10.30pm)
Weblink: http://www.sane.org.uk/
Self Injury Support offers support and help to anyone who self harms, including support groups and self help resources.
Phone line and text/email support available.
Weblink: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
We offer a freshly cooked meal (which varies daily), at a very reasonable cost. A vegetarian option is always available. We also offer tea, coffee, squash and snacks.
On fridays we serve fish or sausages with chips. Lunches need to be ordered before 11:30am and can be placed over the telephone as well as in person.
Sunday's member-led session offers a set cooked breakfast which must be ordered before 1:00pm.
Activities
We offer a selection of free weekly activities, which are currently taking place online, including:
- Coffee Mornings;
- Art 4 Wellbeing;
- Drama Group;
- Mindfulness; and
- Yoga.
Further information and booking details can be found on our Events page.
We provide a selection of board games such as bingo, scrabble, chess and draughts. For the more sporty we also have a snooker table and a table tennis table.
There is no obligation to participate in any activities, if you prefer to just sit quietly and take a moment for yourself, a variety of newspapers are available on a daily basis.
Activities
While we are called a Crisis Café, we don't really offer food - although a cup of tea can be very helpful. And don't expect lots of activities - if you want yoga, art or mindfulness, we offer those in our daytime service at the Belmont Connect.We are aware some people are having issues with the referral forms, if you are having problems, please email us at admin@smhf.org.uk or give us a call on 020 8770 0172.