Mental health services

Adults of all ages registered with a Kingston GP can get support with mental health or with substance misuse issues at Kingston iCope (Psychological Therapies) or Kingston wellbeing service (Substance Misuse Service). Details of the different services offered are described below.

1. Kingston iCope (Psychological Therapies).

Kingston iCope offers free, confidential help for problems such as stress, worry, anxiety and depression and insomnia.

Kingston iCope offers a range of courses and individual treatments to help people manage symptoms of depression, anxiety and other cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties. It is for adults of all ages, from young to old.

The treatments offered have been shown to be effective and are recommended by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Guided Self Help Community Signposting Self-Help Books and Resources Workshops and Groups Group Treatment and Courses Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy Behavioural Couples Therapy Mindfulness

You can refer yourself using the following link http://kingston.icope.nhs.uk/self-referral/

You can refer someone else to the iCope using the following link

http://kingston.icope.nhs.uk/for-professionals/how-to-refer/

Find out more:

• iCope Psychological Therapies Service -

Kingston iCope Hollyfield House  22 Hollyfield Road  Surbiton  KT5 9AL

Telephone: 020 3317 7850 

Fax: 020 8339 4788.Email:  cim-tr.kingston-iCope@nhs.net

2. Kingston Wellbeing Service (Substance Misuse Service)

The service includes:

• assessment and bespoke treatment plans
• harm reduction information and needle exchange
• specialist detoxification programmes to manage withdrawal symptoms and gradually wean you off drugs and/or alcohol
• one-to-one and group therapies aimed at getting to the core of the problem, coming up with ways to deal with cravings and avoid relapse
• motivation and support from those that have previously had problems with drugs and/or alcohol
• group activities and social networks, including men and women’s groups, relapse prevention and life skills advice
• joint working with employment agencies, training providers and housing associations to help you get back on track

Anyone can access the service – either via their GP or other health professional or by referring themselves directly if they want to. The service is offered from Surbiton Health Centre.

Surbiton Health Centre

Ewell Road Surbiton KT6 6EZ

Tel: 020 3317 7900

E-mail: kingston.wellbeingservice@nhs.net

Website: www.kingstonwellbeingservice.org