Staff in the Safe Places receive a variety of training (First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Dementia Awareness, Deaf Awareness and more) so they are prepared to offer a warm welcome.
The staff will offer support both local residents and visitors to the town .
Signposting to local support agencies
If you are lost or afraid look for a Safe Place sticker. You can go into a Safe Place and ask for help. You can meet new people in Safe Places.
You can see a list of all Guildfords Safe Place below or click the button below to see an interactive map.
*Safe Place available when sign displayed outside
Download the Safe Places App -They are free-to-use by anyone with a smart phone and are available to download now from both the App Store and Google play.
The apps have a function called 'Get me to my nearest Safe Place Now' (Panic button) which immediately directs you to the nearest open Safe Place. If no Safe Place is located within a 15-minute walk it will automatically offer to call the non-emergency 101 number to get help over the phone.
The Apps have now been developed to be ‘Voice Activated’, this means those who may traditionally struggle to use an App or those with visual impairments can be directed to a Safe Place by simply talking to their phones.
For more information on the App Click here
You can also opt to carry a Safe Places card with your emergency contacts on the back.
You can pick up your Safe Place card from:
-Quiet shopping mornings at The Friary every Tuesday between 9am and 11am. (Mall Music off * Mall lights turned down.
-Lush Cosmetics, Friary street, every Tuesday 10am-11am. (No music)
-Decathlon, North Street, Every Tuesday 10am -11am. (Reduced lighting * No Music * No in-store announcements * Reduced Noise)
-The Entertainer, North Street, every Monday - Saturday - 9am-10am (No Music)
-HSBC Bank, North Street, Monday - Friday - 2pm - 3pm
-Oliver Bonas, The Friary - Sunday's - 11am - 12pm
Warm hubs are local, safe, accessible, warm and welcoming spaces where you are welcome to spend your day. Whether you need a quiet space to work, want to connect and enjoy the company of others, entertain the kids or have a bite of lunch, there is something for everyone.
In Guildford we have warm hubs located at:
1.The Hive Community Centre 2. Guildford Baptist Church 3. Guildford United Reformed Church 4. Guildford Library 5. Grace Church 6. Guildford Community Learning Centre 7. Oak Cafe at St Peters Shared Church St Francis Church Merrow Methodist Church**
We've gathered together lots of additional resources and support links that may help you further.
