020 8770 0172
Our telephone lines are open:Mon 11am - 1.30pm, Tues, Thurs & Fri
10.30am - 2.30pm
Support for women
Women's Mental Health is often underprioritised. It is easy for women feel pressure to stay strong, take care of others, and push their own needs aside. That can make it hard to notice when something’s wrong — or to ask for help. But reaching out is a powerful act of self-care.
Many women’s mental health struggles are connected to things like trauma, abuse, or long-term stress. And feeling isolated — whether from life changes, caregiving, or not having a strong support network — can make things even harder. You deserve support, and you’re not alone. Taking that first step can be the start of feeling more like yourself again.
Local support
Sutton Women's Centre is a local charity, run by local women for the benefit of local women. They have been providing services to women in the London Borough of Sutton for over 35 years. Their main focus is support for domestic abuse, however their aims is : To support and empower women to improve their life chances, to reduce their isolation, to increase their health and well-being, to increase their basic skill.
All services are free (a donation is requested for counselling) and the programmes on offer include:
- The Freedom Programme
- Domestic Violence Counselling Service
- English as a Second Language
- Various therapeutic workshops
- Creative Writing
- Computer Skills
020 8661 1991
Weblink: https://suttonwomenscentre.co.uk/
- Phone: 020 8092 7569 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays)
- Email: suttondass@cranstoun.org.uk
- Make an online referral
Female only one stop shop
- Sutton Baptist Church, 21 Cheam Road, Sutton SM1 1SN.
- Open: Any Wednesday, 9.30 – 11.30 or by appointment
Weblink: https://cranstoun.org/help-and-advice/domestic-abuse/sutton-dass/
Home-Start Sutton supports families with young children through volunteer-led home visits, emotional support, and group activities. They help parents build confidence and reduce isolation.
Phone: 020 8647 6501
Emergency: 07598 787483
Email: admin@homestartsutton.org.uk
Weblink: http://www.homestartsutton.org.uk
Further afield
This free 24-hour helpline offers confidential support to women experiencing domestic abuse. You can call anytime or use their live chat service.
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Woman’s Trust provides free counselling and support for women who have experienced domestic abuse. Services are available in person, by phone, or online.
Phone: 020 7034 0303
Email: office@womanstrust.org.uk
Women’s Aid offers life-saving services for women and children affected by domestic abuse. Their directory helps you find local support.
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Advice and resources for victims of stalking from the Susie Lamplugh Trust.
Call 0808 802 0300
The Helpline is open:
09:30 - 20:00, Monday and Wednesday
09:30 - 16:00, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
The Helpline is not open on weekends or bank holidays.
Weblink: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/Category/about-stalking
Victim Support offers free, confidential help to anyone affected by crime, including domestic abuse and trauma. Support is available 24/7 via phone or live chat.
Phone: 0808 1689 111
Weblink: www.victimsupport.org.uk
Self harm support
Battle Scars is a survivor-led charity offering peer support groups, resources, and education for people affected by self-harm.
Phone: 07410 380747 (Admin only)
Email: info@battle-scars.org.uk
Weblink: www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk
CASS UK-wide Women's Self Injury Helpline: Call us for confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for women of any age and their friends, families and carers is open on:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday EVENINGS from 7-10pm and Thursday AFTERNOONS from 3-6pm.
Phone: 0808 800 8088 FREE
Email: info@selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Weblink: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Self injury support offers support and help to anyone who self harms, including support groups and self help resources.
Weblink: www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk
Menopause support
Mental Health UK offers resources and support for women experiencing mental health challenges during menopause, including anxiety, low mood, and sleep issues.
Phone: 020 7840 3008
Email: info@mentalhealth-uk.org
Weblink: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/menopause-and-mental-health/
Child sexual abuse
Stop It Now, run by the Lucy Faithful Foundation, provides confidential support to survivors, and anyone who is concerned about child sexual abuse, including those worried about their own or others’ behaviour.
Phone: 0808 1000 900
Email: contact@lucyfaithfull.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.