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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
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
Other resources
Self help
Website- Get.gg - Getselfhelp.co.uk
NHS
Website- Mental health - NHS