SUN service (Service User Network)

  • We are a community based support service which helps people better manage their mental health problems regardless of their diagnosis. We provide support groups on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and an intro group on Fridays. These happen at different community venues that have good links to public transport.

    When you contact us you will be given information about the groups in your borough. After you have contacted us, you will be invited to come to your first group where we will tell you about the way SUN groups work. 

     

  • Service Type: Adult Community Services
  • Service Contact: sunservice@swlstg.nhs.uk
  • Service Category: Community
  • Disabled access: Yes, ramp assess to community venues
  • Address: Springfield University Hospital,  Elizabeth Newton Way,  Tooting, London, SW17 0YG
  • Reception hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
  • Reception phone number: 02035135558

About our care

The SUN Service is a service for people who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties, sometimes referred to as personality disorder.

We aim to help people feel less isolated and overwhelmed by emotions or problems. We also try and help people to learn better coping skills and reduce harmful behaviours such as self injury, drug and alcohol use.

The SUN Service runs groups in local communities where people meet with others to give and receive support and practical help and advice.

Once you are a member you can come to as many or as few groups as you want, it’s up to you. If you want to have a break that’s fine, you are always welcome to come back when you are ready.

Groups        10am -12:30pm                     ONLINE 2pm — 4:30pm

Monday       Sutton & Merton                   Kingston & Richmond  

Tuesday      Wandsworth                           Sutton & Merton        

Thursday    Kingston & Richmond             Wandsworth               

Friday         SUN Intro 10-11am

Who is this service for?

This service is for adults aged 18 and over. People accessing SUN typically experience a range of mental health difficulties including fluctuating intense emotions, low self-esteem and relational difficulties often associated with personality disorder.

Members are not required to have a formal diagnosis of personality disorder. Anyone who identifies with the difficulties above and feels the group may be useful is welcome to join.

Referrals and access

You can self-refer to our services by contacting us on 02035135558 or by completing  SUN self referral form [doc] 33KB and emailing it to sunservice@swlstg.nhs.uk 

The service is also open to GP/CMHT/other agencies for referrals.