Wellbeing Hub

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Confidential counselling sessions are are available to students in the College with a YMCA counsellor on:
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during term time.

To book a confidential session, please click here or 
email: ESCCounselling@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk 

Sexual assault and abuse can happen to anyone, no matter their age, sexual orientation or gender identity. Please click on the links below for further support and information. 

• Support victims of sexual abuse and rape - Women
• Support victims of sexual abuse and rape - Men
• Support victims of sexual abuse and rape - LGBT+

If you would like to speak to someone or report sexual abuse please speak to a member of our Safeguarding Team.

The following information is provided by Surrey Police to help inform parents and carers about County Lines and enable them to support their children as needed:

Information for Parents and Carers

Surrey Police County Lines Leaflet

Support for Mental Health, Counselling and Wellbeing

Active Minds in partnership with Croydon NHS Talking Therapies will be providing support for learners 17+ as well as offering wellbeing sessions through the academic year.

Confidential counselling is available to East Surrey students through the YMCA Heads Together Counselling. Sessions run on: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during term time.

To book a confidential session, please click here or email: ESCCounselling@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

Warm Welcome Venues in Surrey

For two years, Surrey County Council has worked with partners across the county to run the Warm Welcome scheme – these are local venues that residents can access for a free hot drink and other support services between November and March.

In essence, a Warm Welcome space is a physical space run by a community group, charity, organisation, or business, where people can come to; warm up, get a hot drink for free, get energy advice, debt support and enjoy some social interaction.

You can find your local venue via this link: Warm Welcome Venues in Surrey - Surrey County Council

Men's Mental Health

November was men’s mental health awareness month. Click the links below for further information and advice.

• Men's mental health - Mental Health UK
• Movember - About Us - Our Cause & What We Stand For
• Mental health awareness days - Mental Health UK

Support organisations:

• Andy's Man Club | #ITSOKAYTOTALK | Andy's Man Club
• Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
• Home - Waythrough

Seasonal Vulnerabilities

The winter holiday period can be a lovely time, but for some people it can be difficult, and they may be more vulnerable for different reasons, for example:

• Feeling lonely
• Winter weather
• More time spent with family
• Time away from friends or people who are important
• More time spent online
• Past traumas being revisited
• Financial pressure

If you have any concerns over the winter break and need to talk or contact someone, some useful links are below.

• Digital Mental Health Care - Kooth plc
• Childline - 0800 1111 Childline
• YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

Excessive Partying - Be Alcohol Safe

Some people may drink too much alcohol and put themselves in danger. If you think someone may have alcohol poisoning and they are unresponsive, look for:

• Shallow breathing
• Weak, rapid pulse
• Widened pupils that react poorly to light

What you need to do: call the emergency services 999

Don’t forget, it’s against the law:

• For anyone to buy alcohol if they’re under 18 years old
• For an adult to buy or try to buy alcohol for anyone under 18 years old
• For someone to sell alcohol to anyone under 18 years old

Driving Safely in Winter Weather - Top Tips

Be prepared before you travel

• Check the weather forecasts and traffic warnings.
• Plan your route - use major roads that are more likely to be cleared of ice or snow, allow extra time to get to your destination, factor in regular breaks if you have a long journey. 
• Check your petrol and don't risk driving with a low amount, in case of delays.
• Clear snow from the car roof, so that it doesn't fall onto the windscreen. 
• Ensure your windscreen is clear of snow, ice and is fully demisted. 
• Don't drive if you're unwell or taking medicine that could make you drowsy.
• Don't drink alcohol and drive - be aware if you've been drinking the night before, you may not be sober enough to drive the next morning. 
• Ensure the car lights are working.
• Check and top up anti-freeze. 
• Check and top up your screenwash. 
• Ensure you have the right essentials in your car.

You can read our Full December / Winter Safeguarding Newsletter here. 

Frank | www.talktofrank.com 
For friendly, confidential drugs advice, talk to FRANK

Catch 22 | www.catch-22.org.uk 
Catch22 are specialists at providing targeted substance misuse services for young people with a truly holistic approach, putting the young person at the centre of the treatment.

Cruse Coping with Grief at Christmas | www.cruse.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Support helps to support people who are grieving especially at Christmas.
 

GriefChat | www.griefchat.co.uk
GriefChat is a safe space for grieving or bereaved people to be able to share their stories, explore their feelings and be supported by a qualified bereavement counsellor. This service is suitable for mature students. 
 

Child Bereavement UK | www.childbereavementuk.org
Providing help to children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. 
 

Pet Bereavement and Pet Loss| www.bluecross.org.uk
Blue cross supports people who are currently experiencing grief for a pet, or facing loss, by phone, email or webchat. 

The Lucy Rayner Foundation  | www.thelucyraynerfoundation.com
The Lucy Rayner Foundation offers a number of different support services for people with mental health challenges including free counselling and practical support and advice for families bereaved by suicide. For Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, the charity is hosting a cinema event, enquire by emailing: info@thelucyraynerfoundation.com
 

Mental Health Crisis Line | www.sabp.nhs.uk 
24 hour support for people in Surrey and North East Hampshire experiencing a mental health crisis. You don’t need to book an appointment and calls are free of charge.
 

Samaritans | www.samaritans.org 
If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won't judge or tell you what to do. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
 

Off The Record | www.talkofftherecordonline.org 
Off The Record is a charity supporting young people in tough times. Services include online counselling and online workshops for young people in Croydon, Sutton or Merton.
 

Childline | www.childline.org.uk 
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
 

Metro Charity | www.metrocharity.org.uk 
METRO provides health, community and youth services across London and the South East for anyone experiencing issues around sexuality, gender, equality, diversity or identity. 
 

Getting It On | www.gettingiton.org.uk 
Getting It On provides information and services for 13-19 year olds on sexual and mental health issues, drugs & alcohol and relationship problems.
 

YoungMinds | www.youngminds.org.uk 

Mind | www.wokingmind.org.uk

Place2Be | www.place2be.org.uk
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity that provides counselling and mental health support and training in UK schools.

Kooth | www.kooth.com
An online mental wellbeing community.
 

CYP Haven | www.cyphaven.net
The CYP Haven is a drop-in and virtual emotional wellbeing and mental health service for children and young people age 10-18 living in Surrey. Click here for a useful guide on how to access virtual support from CYP Haven.
 

Papyrus | www.papyrus-uk.org

MindOut | www.mindout.org.uk
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people. 

 

Hub of Hope | www.hubofhope.co.uk
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database.
 

Every Mind Matters | www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
Brought to you by Public Health England; Your Mind Plan can help you to take simple steps to look after your mental health and find a good work-life balance.
 

Mindworks Surrey | www.mindworks-surrey.org
Emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children, young people and families in Surrey. Delivered by an alliance of NHS and voluntary organisations it gives young people a central voice in decisions about their care. 

Forensic Outreach and Liaison Mental Health Service
This is a specialist service for people with a mental health condition who pose a serious risk of harm to others. They also offer support to their carers. 

Richmond Fellowship | www.richmondfellowship.org.uk
This national charity Making Recovery REALITY for people living with mental ill health. We support young people move on to independent living, find or retain paid employment or receive short term intervention support when in a crisis.

The Survivors Trust | www.thesurvivorstrust.org
The Survivors Trust provides specialist support for women, men & children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse.
 

Rape Crisis (England & Wales) | www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Rape Crisis England & Wales is a feminist organisation that supports the work of Rape Crisis Centres across England and Wales.
 

Galop | www.galop.org.uk
Galop is the UK's LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. They work with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence. 
 

Solace Centre | www.surreysolace.org
Solace Centre offers free, confidential healthcare and compassionate support to people of all ages in Surrey that have experienced sexual assault including rape in their lifetime. 

Being stalked or harassed? | www.victimandwitnessinformation.org.uk
If someone repeatedly behaves in a way that alarms or distresses you, that's harassment. Harassment and stalking are both criminal offences. If you call your local support team, they can assess the situation and see what help you need, even if you aren't ready to report the crime yet.

For more helpful wellbeing videos visit the NHS Every Mind Matters website.