Mental Health

Urgent Crisis Support

Urgent help and Emergencies

Call- 999

Call- 111

Childline

Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week

Contact for free- 0800 1111 (calls may be shorter later in the evening due to the volume of calls the counsellors receive)

Speak online using 1-2-1 chats

Samaritans

Open 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Contact for free- 116 123

Email- jo@samaritans.org (may take several days to get a response)

Online chat
Speak face-to-face
Write a letter

The Moorings @ Devon

The Moorings offers out-of-hours mental health support to anyone aged 16+ in the Devon area.

Based at St Leonards GP Practice, Athelstan Road, St Leonards, Exeter EX1 1SB

Open 6pm-midnight every day (including weekends and bank holidays).

Call- 0330 024 5321

Website- The Moorings Devon

Email- devonexeter.mhm@nhs.net

Mental Health Resources

Talkworks

Talkworks is a free and confidential NHS talking therapies service, here to help adults aged 18+ improve their mental and physical wellbeing.

Contact number- 0300 555 3344

Website- TALKWORKS | Devon's NHS Talking Therapies Service

Mind

The support line is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. The advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.

Talk to us if:

• You want a safe and confidential place to talk openly about your feelings

• You want someone to listen to you and help you to find the right steps to take for your mental health

• You're looking for emotional support for your mental health and wellbeing

Mind are not a crisis service. Please use emergency services numbers (call: 999) if you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help.

Website- We're Mind, the mental health charity | Mind

Support line- 0300 102 1234 (open 9am to 6pm Monday-Friday except bank holidays)

Email- info@mind.org.uk

Anxiety Canada

Anxiety Canada raises awareness about anxiety and support access to proven resources and treatment. Anxiety Canada’s accessible online resources help people manage and cope with anxiety and related disorders, including OCD and PTSD.

Website- Page not found | Anxiety Canada

NHS Inform

Identifying, treating and managing mental health problems and disorders

Website- Mental health | NHS inform

Headspace

Through evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, Headspace helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you.

Website- Mental Health App for Meditation & Sleep - Headspace

OR download the app on the app store (optional payments in app)

SupportLine

SupportLine offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults who reside in the UK, by telephone, email and post. They work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self-esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life.

They also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK.

Website- SupportLine - Confidential Emotional Support for Children, Young Adults and Adults

Email- info@supportline.org.uk

Helpline Number- 01708 765200

Children & Family Health Devon

Website- CFHD providing care and treatment for children and families in Devon. - Children and Family Health Devon

Early Help

Early Help’s vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.

They take action to change the childhoods of those who need help to thrive. Giving vulnerable children and young people the protection and practical help they urgently need and tirelessly campaigning for lasting change.

Website- Action For Children | Children's charity | For safe and happy childhoods

Youth Services

Kooth

Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online platform where young people can access mental health support whenever they need it. Delivered in partnership with the NHS, Kooth is available to anyone between the ages of 10-18, and in some areas, it extends up to age 25.

Website-Home - Kooth

Young Minds

Are you looking for support with your mental health and wellbeing?

Do you live in Devon, Plymouth or Torbay, and are 11 (and in year 7) to 25 years old?

Are you a parent/carer or a professional who would like advice on how to best support a young person?

If you answer yes to the above, please contact us for help.

Website- Young Devon | Changing the odds in favour of young people

Call- 08082 810155

Email- info@youngdevon.org

SPACE

SPACE is a youth work charity supporting young people accross Devon to learn, create and realise their potential.

Website- For Young People — Space Youth Services | Online Youth Work | Digital Youth Work

Call- 01392 662112

Email- info@spacepsm.org

Happy Maps

Happy Maps is a one-stop hub for young people's mental health

Website- Home - HappyMaps: help and resources for children's mental health

SOCOPS

Social Opportunities (SOCOPS) was created to reach out to children with autistic spectrum conditions and their families to provide help, support and understanding.

SOCOPS takes place on a Saturday morning between 10:30am and 12:30pm during term times and is located in Exeter.

Website- SOCOPS Exeter | Help for Children with Autism

Email- socopsclub@hotmail.co.uk

Call- 07594 187578

General Counselling

There are two low cost, self-referral confidential counselling services in Exeter. All counsellors are fully trained or final year Diploma level students who work within professional codes of practice and receive regular supervision. A donation is requested for each 1 hour session.

Palace Gate Counselling Service, 3 Palace Gate, Exeter EX1 1JA

Contact- 01392 205804

The Margaret Jackson Centre, 4 Barnfield Hill, Exeter EX1 1SR

Contact- 01392 256711

Website- Home - The Margaret Jackson Centre

Domestic violence

Mankind

Helping men escape domestic abuse

Website- ManKind Initiative - Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

Confidential helpline open Monday - Friday:

Freephone- 0808 800 1170 (will not show on your bills)

Helpline- 01823 334 244

National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)

Offers a free, fast emergency court injunction service to survivors of domestic abuse and violence whatever your financial circumstances.

Call- 0207 186 8270 or 0800 970 2070 (press option 1)

Text- 'NCDV' to 60777

Email- office@ncdv.org.uk (for general enquiries)

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

A female adviser will listen to you in confidence, empower you to understand your options and support you in making decisions about the future. The advisor can help you find a refuge place or other specialist services.

Helpline open 24hours a day- 0808 2000 247

Online chat available Monday-Fridays between 3pm and 6pm- Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Refuge

Provides emergency temporary accommodation for women and children fleeing abuse, as well as supporting women in their homes or in a safe place elsewhere.

Contact information - Refuge

Women's Aid: until women and children are safe

Women's Aid Directory - Women’s Aid

Home - Women's Aid

Rights of women

Provides women with the legal advice and information they need to understand and use the law within their legal rights.

Women in England and Wales : 020 7251 6577

For criminal law advice, women throughout England and Wales: 020 7251 8887

Email- info@row.org.uk

Website- Home | Rights of Women

Victim Support

Provides free confidential support 24 hours a day if you have been affected by crime and traumatic events, including domestic abuse and violence.