Local Services - Support Groups

Links to any local organisations as well as government agencies in the Godalming area and beyond dealing with this subject.

Local organisations

Blind Club - A social club with talks, outings and quizzes. United Church Hall, Godalming. Thursday 2.30,fornightly

Chest Heart And Stroke Committee - Charitable organisation - relief and care of persons in financial need, suffering from tuberculosis, disease of the chest and heart, including stroke meets annually and quarterly as required at WBC offices

Cruse Bereavement Care - Free counselling and support for the bereaved. Counselling is usually carried out at home. Bereavement Support Group 2nd Sat of month 10am-noon. Milford and Villages Day Centre

Friendly Thursday Club - Club for Senior Citizens every Thursday, except the first Thursday in each month. Admission 50p including tea and biscuit (no yearly subscription). Wilfrid Noyce Youth and Community Centre

Godalming Old People Welfare Association - Over 60's drop-in tea Bar and Rest Room. Mon,Thur and Fri 10am-4pm,Wed 10am-3.30pm, Sat 10am-1.30pm. Services;Chiropodist, hearing-aid batteries Office :Mon to Fri 9.30am to 12noon and 2pm to 4.30pm

Rape and sexual abuse support centre - For anyone whose life has been affected by sexual abuse or rape, whether recently or in the past. Face-to-face counselling, self help groups.

Samaritans - Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair,

Sport Godalming - Promotes 'Go for Gold' Champions Fund that makes grants to Godalming based athletes with potential for 2012 Olympic team. Executive meetings bi-monthly, quarterly for members

The Cellar - Christian coffee bar which aims to provide support and practical help to those in need Open 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday

The Meath - The Meath provides support and a caring home for 70 adults who have severe epilepsy, and a learning or physical disability. Daycare also provided.

Waverley Community Mediation Service - Free and confidential service to help resolve neighbourhood disputes throughout the Borough.

Local government services

Apply for rehabilitation advice following an illness or injury (Surrey CC)

Find out about local support groups and organisations (Surrey CC)

Find out about local carer support groups and organisations (Surrey CC)