Helping you live well
Tel: 01237 476363
Mental Health
Mental Health 24/7 First Response Service (NHS)
Urgent mental health support, instead of going to A&E, for those in a mental health crisis or for
someone concerned about someone's mental wellbeing.
Tel: 111 then select the Mental Health option - 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year
Samaritans
Help for anyone feeling suicidal, stressed or depressed.
The Moorings
Out of hours mental health support for anyone aged 18+ in Barnstaple area. Emotional, social and practical support if you are in crisis or feel you are heading towards a crisis situation.
Tel: 07850 927 064 6pm to 11pm, Thurs to Mon
MIND
A support line enabling you a safe space to talk about your mental health. Info line giving details of where to get help locally, treatment options and advocacy services.
Tel: 0300 102 1234 - Support Line - Mon to Fri 9am - 6pm (not a crisis service)
Tel: 0300 123 3393 - Infoline - Mon to Fri 9am - 6pm
Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide (under age of 35)
Charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
Helpline for those having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be.
Helpline - 0800 068 4141 (24 hours a day, every day of the year)
Mental Health Drop In run by Devon Mental Health Alliance
Public Mental Health drop-in sessions on Mondays 1-4pm, The Old School House (formerly the Link Centre), Higher Gunstone, Bideford, EX39 2DG.
Weekly drop-ins offering a warm space for connecting, learning and signposting - a place to relax and chat for adults over 18.
Sessions are for everyone, including those receiving support for their wellbeing and those that aren't.
No diagnosis required. All welcome.
Man Down
Informal peer support talking groups for men with mental health concerns.
Barnstaple - every Monday, 7-9pm at Medard House, 39 Bevan Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8LH
Bideford - fortnightly on Mondays, 7-9pm at Marlborough Court, Park Lane, Bideford, EX39 2QT
Torrington - fortnightly on Tuesdays 7-9pm at The Bickford Centre, 23 South Street, Great Torrington, EX38 8AA
Talkworks
Free, confidential NHS talking therapy service for 18+ in Devon, helping you to feel better and giving you the tools and techniques to improve mental and physical well-being.
0300 555 3344
Self-referral possible
Brave Spaces
Women's Drop In - an opportunity to access some support and make referrals to other services. Helping with homelessness, trauma and abuse, addiction, poor mental health. Bideford Library, Tuesdays 11am to 1pm
Tel: 01271 371 499
The Hope Programme
The HOPE Programme (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively) supports individuals with long term health conditions, including low level anxiety and depression, to build confidence and learn how to manage their conditiion. Face-to-face, virtual and digital courses.
Email Julie Cotton on j.cotton@encompass-sw.org.uk
Clarity
Affordable counselling for people in North Devon - long waiting list for 1-2-1 sessions but therapeutic group work for a range of mental health and emotional needs as well, including Hear Her, Hear Him., Take Back Control and Let's Talk.
Tel: 01271 267474
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Helpline for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, who have lost someone to suicide or are worried about someone who may be suicidal.
Also, lots of online guides on many mental health issues.
Tel: 0800 58 58 58
5.00pm to midnight 365 days a year
SANELine
A national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and
information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
Tel: 0300 304 7000
4pm to 10pm, 365 days per year
Staying Safe from Suicidal Thoughts
Safety plan guidance tools to help people with their own Saftey Plan to build hope, identify actions
and strategies to resist suicidal thoughts and develop positive ways to cope with stress and
emotional distress.
Step One
Charity in Devon supporting people to fulfil their potential through various mental health and wellbeing services. Various courses, workshops covering such areas as anxiety, depression, stress, anger and OCD and peer support groups.
Tel: 01392 255 428
The Straw Patch
A Community Interest Company aiming to offer a safe outdoor space to nurture wellbeing and positive mental health. Based just outside Ilfracombe.
PTSD UK
Charity dedicated to raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder - no matter the trauma
that caused it.
Ask for Jake
A local charity providing an unofficial network of support people and volunteers through peer groups, clubs and workplaces which is aimed at reaching and supporting anyone who is struggling and helping to avoid escalation of any mental health issue.
Young Devon
Barnstaple YES Centre - for ages 11-25 - a place for any young person impacted by mental health
challenges to come and be welcome, meet new people, learn about local support and services and maybe learn a new skill.
Tel: 08082 810155
Mind - Side by Side
Online community enabling the chance to connect with others over shared experience, somewhere where you can listen, share and be heard. Open to anybody who has experience of mental health problems or is closely connected to someone who has. Designed to exist alongside patient's current methods of managing their mental health.
Mental Health Foundation
A range of publications and self-help guides regarding mental health.
Every Mind Matters (NHS)
Easy ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and sleep better.
Anxiety UK
A community of support for those struggling with anxiety.
24/7 self-care infoline 03444 775 774
Devon MIND
High quality, affordable counselling, courses and workshops.
Tel: 01752 512 280
Selfharm.co.uk
Free online self-harm support for 10-17 year olds.
Tel: 01752 512 280
Calm App
Mental Health app to help you manage stress, sleep better and live a happier, healthier life.
Headspace App
Guided meditation and mindfulness.