This is why our team, from the WorkWell Mental Health Advisor Service, have bought together contact details for support services that will be open throughout this period.

National Helplines:

Age UK – 0800 678 1602
CALM – 0800 58 58 58
Combat Stress – 0800 1381 619
Compassionate Friends – 0345 123 2304
Cruse Bereavement Support – 0808 808 1677

Covering Surrey:

Safe Haven’s Open Everyday day including Christmas day  and New Year – Safe Havens : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Surrey Wide – Warm Venues – List of Warm Welcome Venues in Surrey – Surrey County Council

Addlestone:

Salvation Army, Addlestone

If you are going to be alone on Christmas Day, you are very welcome to join for a day of friendship, fellowship, food and festivities. If you know anyone that might be alone, please let them know about this opportunity. Apply for a place by picking up an application form from the Salvation Army Charity Shop or hall, both in Church Road, Addlestone. Alternatively, please call 07586 570 467 to leave a message and you will be called back.

Dorking:

Dorking Christian Centre

Come and enjoy a delicious festive Christmas lunch from 11am on Christmas Day. Presents on departure. £10 per head. Come alone with friends, bring a neighbour, bring the whole family – all are welcome. Please book a place by requesting a form in person, by phone: 01306 886 830 or by emailing: centremanager@dorkingchristiancentre.org.uk or through the website: www.dorkingchristiancentre.org.uk.

Epsom:

Churches Together in Ewell are offering a Christmas dinner plus festive activities to all who would otherwise be on their own. Free of charge at a local church. Please contact: 07999 805 475 or email: christmas.dinner@dsl.pipex.com to find out more and book your place.

https://www.christchurchewell.co.uk/

https://epsomewell.foodbank.org.uk/

https://www.stbarnabas-epsom.org.uk/

Together for Christmas: Local Events Bringing Cheer to Kent, Sussex & Epsom | (Volunteers)

Egham:

St John’s Church Christmas Lunch, Egham
At Christmas, St John’s likes to host a Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day for anyone who would otherwise be on their own.
Everyone is welcome to have a lunch. Anyone who would like one please contact the church office on: 01784 605400. There is no charge.

Guildford:

People living within 10 miles of Guildford can get a free Christmas lunch delivered to their home on Christmas Eve – contact info@freechristmaslunch.com or tel:07855 846 957 – Find out more

Gaskin’s Christmas Lunch

Events & Dates — Holy Trinity & St Mary’s Guildford

Christmas | St Saviours Guildford – St Saviours Guildford

Safe Haven: Guildford : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – will be open Christmas eve, day and boxing day evenings

Horley:

The Lions Club – Christmas Appeal

Kingston:

Kingston is offering various support services to combat loneliness during the Christmas season. Here are some of the key initiatives:

Home-Start RKH: Provides Christmas-themed activities and support for vulnerable families, including delivering bags of presents and hosting Christmas parties.

Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness: They hold drop-in services whereby those who attend can seek advice on finding shelter, whether at KCAH’s private accommodation or elsewhere. This service runs every Monday- Friday throughout the year, including over the festive period and excluding public holidays.

Leatherhead:

Leatherhead Youth Project
The Leatherhead Youth Project offers support for young people who may need assistance during the festive season. They provide resources and services to help young individuals navigate the challenges of the holiday season. If you know of a young person in need, consider reaching out to the Leatherhead Youth Project to offer your support.

The Meeting Room – Supporting people in the local area of all ages who may be experiencing a variety of issues including homelessness, poverty, physical or mental health difficulties, loneliness and more.

Redhill:

Redhill Safe Haven:
Mental Health Crisis drop in, 6pm-11pm
Wingfield Resource Centre,
St. Annes Dr,
Redhill,
RH1 1AU,
United Kingdom

Staines:

Community Christmas Day Lunch | Shepperton | Spelthorne, UK – Free Christmas 3 course meal – The Greeno Centre Shepperton. Opportunity to attend, be with the community or volunteer to give back. *If attending please note booking is required for numbers* Email: christmasgreeno@gmail.com or Telephone: 07407 491027

Woking:

GIVE Christmas Crafternoon

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