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Sutton local support groups
Sutton Mental Health Foundation
Tel: 020 8770 0172
Fax: 020 8770 7175
E-mail: Suttondropin@aol.com
Services provided: The drop-in club is for people with severe and enduring mental health problems living independently in Sutton, to find friendship and support in an unstructured atmosphere. There are activities for people to join in if they wish.
Opening Hours:
Monday and Thursday 10am to 3pm
Tuesday 10.30am to 3pm
Friday 10.30am to 2.30pm
Wednesday 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Saturday 11am to 4pm (at Cheam Resource Centre).
On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is a benefits advice worker available to help with housing, debts, employment issues and other problems.
Sutton Carers Centre
Tel: 020 8296 5611
Fax: 020 8296 5611
E-mail: sutton.carers@dialpipex.com
Website: www.carers.org
Services provided: Sutton Carers Centre is a first point of contact for family carers. Services include: advice, information and support for carers such as listening to concerns and assistance with completion of benefit forms. There is also a newsletter, social events, alternative therapies and a facility for referrals to other appropriate resources and support groups. In addition, there is a Young Carers Service and assistance for carers looking after people with mental health problems.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm
Sutton Racial Equality Council (SREC)
Tel: 020 8770 6199
Fax: 020 8770 6198
E-mail: enquiries@suttonrec.org.uk
Website: http://www.suttonrec.org.uk/
Services provided: SREC is an impartial organisation, which offers free confidential advice. They aim to help with conflict resolution, community cohesion and positive activity for young people.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am-4pm.
Sutton Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB)
Tel: 020 8405 3552
Website: www.suttonadvice.org.uk
Services provided: Sutton CAB provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice including the following areas: benefits, customer matters, debt, education, employment, health, housing, immigration and nationality, the law, relationships and tax.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am-5pm.
Sutton Centre for the Voluntary Sector (SCVS)
Tel: 020 8643 3277
Fax: 020 8643 4178
E-mail: enquiries@suttoncvs.org.uk
Website: www.suttoncvs.org.uk
Services provided: SCVS promotes and develops effectiveness of voluntary and community action in Sutton. Services include: consultancy, information, training, fundraising, representation, financial advice, support and membership.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Carers Development Unit
Tel: 020 8770 4547
Fax: 020 8770 5247
E-mail: jill.waterman@sutton.gov.uk
Website: www.sutton.gov.uk
Services provided: Sutton Support Group is aimed at carers who look after people with mental health problems and meets monthly at the Civic Offices in Sutton. They provide mutual support and the sharing of information as well as inviting speakers to give talks about relevant issues.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm.
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Tel: 020 8682 5915
Minicom: 0208 682 6614
Fax: 020 8682 6795
E-mail: pals@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk
Services provided: PALS provide confidential advice, information and support. It can help you sort out any concerns or queries about the care provided and is able to offer guidance through the different services available from the NHS or other organisations. The service is also anonymous if required.
Sutton Police
Tel: 020 8643 1212
