June 2011

CornerHouse expands into Runnymede

CornerHouse have established an office base at Runnymede Association of Voluntary Services, and will begin by expanding their Next Steps Depression Support Service into Runnymede. This service will include organising two depression self-help groups and a Walking for Health Scheme, as well as providing information and initial one-to-one support to people in Runnymede affected by depression. Further information can be found on the service website at www.nextsteps.me.uk or by calling 01932 568091.

CornerHouse first opened in Woking in 2003 and is currently used by over 230 per week. It provides a broad menu of services, groups and information to a very wide spectrum of people affected by emotional and mental health issues locally, which in effect can be considered to be all local residents. As carers, partners, friends, colleagues and neighbours everyone is affected in some way.

A recent Review of Adult Mental Health Day Services in West Surrey by Surrey County Council identified the CornerHouse model as a cost-effective and efficient way in which to provide future day services to Runnymede, an area identified in the same report as lacking the level of provision seen in other Boroughs.

CornerHouse will also be helping to start, develop and support social drop-ins and further groups in Runnymede to cover issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and carers support. If you are interested in helping to start up a new group or have a view on what you feel might be needed in the area then please call CornerHouse Director Paul Field on 01483 757461.