Mental Health Toolkit
Use this resource to help you identify what type of support you might benefit from:
Helplines (Immediate Support)
- The Moorings Mental Health Support:
Torquay – 07483991848 – 6pm-midnight every day inc. weekends and bank holidays
Exeter – 07990790920 – 6pm-midnight every day inc. weekends and bank holidays
Barnstaple – 07850927064 – 6pm-midnight Thursday-Sunday
- Headspace Mental Health Support Plymouth 07890 257614 – 6-10pm 7 days a week
- Samaritans 116123 (freephone) – 24hrs per day, 7 days a week
- Mindline South Devon and Torbay 0300 330 5464 – Tue,Wed,Fri, Sat & Sun 8-11pm
First Response Team (Immediate Support)
The First Response Service (FRS) puts you and your mental health first, providing a service seven days a week, 365 days a year. The service is an urgent mental health service for people with mental health and learning disability needs.
If you are concerned about feeling unsafe, are very distressed or if you are known to our services and there are signs of a mental health relapse, you can contact the FRS by dialling 0808 196 8708.
Talkworks (Support)
Is the way that you are feeling affecting your daily life? Are you struggling to cope, feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings? Are you living with a health condition that is making you feel tired, frustrated and worried? You are not alone and Talkworks can help.
Talkworks are a free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service, part of IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies), for people (aged 18+) in Devon (excluding Plymouth), helping you to feel better and giving you the tools and techniques to improve your mental and physical wellbeing.
You can self refer online or by calling 03005553344.
Counselling Sessions (Support)
Counsellors South West
Counsellors Southwest is a Community Interest Company set up by a dedicated group of existing primary care counsellors. All of their counsellors are highly trained and experienced and are accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or an equivalent professional body. Referrals can be made by many health professionals but the usual route would be through your GP.
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
You can search for accredited counsellors by using the societies search tool here.
5 Ways to Wellbeing (Self-help)
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. Find more information here.