Family information directory

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices service providing specialist support for children and families where their child/ren have a life limiting condition – unlikely to live beyond their 18th birthday. Support includes symptom management, end of life care in the hospice and community settings, respite stays at… Read more

One in six men may experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime. Domestic abuse can occur in a relationship regardless of gender, race, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic group, physical or mental health and can involve: Attacking you with objects Lying to the police… Read more

Catalyst Mental Health aims to help people with mental ill-health move on with their lives by supporting them to join in with mainstream activities.  For those who have become isolated due to lack of confidence to start an original activity on their own or who would… Read more

Parity for Disability offers individual or group music therapy sessions for children and adults with learning disabilities multiple disabilities, autism or related needs from Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire.  Referrals are accepted from families or professionals; specialist equipment can be provided, and staff are trained in support… Read more

YMCA DownsLink Group houses around 30 young people aged 16-25 each night within supported accommodation in Guildford. They help young people in housing crisis by providing a safe and supportive place to live. A key worker works alongside each young person to help them create… Read more

Surrey Young Carers work with young people across Surrey aged under 18 who care for someone who has an illness, a disability, or is affected by mental ill-health or alcohol/substance misuse. They provide a range of support depending on your situation, from activities to provide time out from… Read more

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury and neurodisability. We deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people, and their families. Our national specialist centre located south of London, in Tadworth,… Read more

Catalyst offers support to people who are dealing drug misuse, alcohol misuse and associated mental health issues (anxiety, stress, and depression). Support available includes harm reduction advice, one to one and group-based interventions, carer support and tenancy housing support and information. Catalyst provides services through… Read more