Croydon's Mental Health Service User Group
Hear Us; Croydon's Mental Health User Service User Group


Hear Us
The Hear Us Guide
  To promote, educate, communicate and empower, for the benefit and interest of people affected by mental health issues

SLaM 24 hr
Information line:
Help line gives
information and
support to people
in Croydon with
mental health
problems.

0800 731 2864

SAMARITANS


A 24 hour service providing confidential emotional support to any person who are suicidal or despairing

020 8681 666

A 24 hour confidential help line providing
advice and information on a range of health issues.
0845 46474

 

 
Registered in England No. 6891337 Charity No.1135535
Hear Us is a Company Limited by Guarantee.

Hear Us
Orchard House 15a Purley Road,
South Croydon, CR2 6EZ
020 8681 6888
hear.us@hear-us.org
www.hear-us.org


The Hear Us Guide to Croydon's Mental Health and Wellbeing Services is for you if you; or someone you care for is experiencing mental health problems:
  • or someone you care for is experiencing mental health problems
  • need support to meet new people and try new Activities
  • need support to access Voluntary Work, Training, Education or Employment
  • want to know where to turn in a Crisis
  • want information about Support Groups and Self Help
  • want advice about Benefits, Debt or Housing issues
  • want to know about organisations that can help with specific issues
  • are interested in getting involved in planning and improving our Mental Health Services
  • want access to useful Telephone Numbers and Websites

Hear Us would like to thank the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust for funding this guide

The Hear Us Guide is free and will be published and available during February 2012

You can collect a guide by coming to the office or attending one of our events

Unfortunately we are unable to post them out because we are unable to cover the cost of postage. If you would like a copy posted to you, you can help cover the cost by downloading and completing the following form Banker's Order Form.

Or Make a Text Donation

Donate by Text; you can donate £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10. After you’ve sent the text, you’ll receive a confirmation text back containing details on how to add Gift Aid, meaning Hear Us could benefit from an extra 25%.

Help Support Hear Us by Text HUUG15 to 70070 £5

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

Group Activities and Leisure

Chapter 2

Need a ‘buddy’ to help you go out and about?

Chapter 3

Support Groups/Self Help for specific issues

Chapter 4

Volunteering

Chapter 5

Volunteering with the Samaritans

Chapter 6

Education/Training

Chapter 7

Employment Support

Chapter 8

Crisis: In distress - who to call; where to go

Chapter 9

Social Groups

Chapter 10

SLaM- South London and Maudsley NHS Trust

Chapter 11

Complaints/Information/Feedback

Chapter 12

Getting involved in ‘your’ mental health services

Chapter 13

Talking Therapies

Chapter 14

Self Help - Books on Prescription

Chapter 15

Homelessness and Housing Support

Chapter 16

Support for Carers

Chapter 17

Vulnerable Adults/Reporting Abuse/Victim Support

Chapter 18

Drug and Alcohol Support

Chapter 19

Useful Websites

Chapter 20

Money Worries & Debt problems

Chapter 21

Grants and Loans

Chapter 22

Back to Work - Financial Help

Chapter 23

Help with Council Tax, Rent etc..

Chapter 24

ESA The Benefit Migration Guide

Chapter 25

Benefits - help, advice and contact numbers

Chapter 26

Advocacy

Chapter 27

Direct Payments & Self Directed Support

Chapter 28

Older Adults

Chapter 29

Freedom Passes & Concessionary Travel