Samaritans provide a confidential listening service. Open 24 hours, 365 days a year.

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Call 116 123 for free. You can also get in touch over email, by writing a letter or visiting your local branch.

Crisis text line.

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Text ‘Shout’ to 85258 for free on networks owned by EE, O2, Three and Vodafone (includes BT Mobile, Tesco Mobile, Virgin Mobile, iD Mobile, Sky, Telecom Plus, Lebara and GiffGaff.) 

Helpline to accompany you on your walk home.

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Call 0333 335 0026 and someone will pick up and remain on the phone to you until you reach your destination.

Please note their opening times to the left.

Infoline for mental health signposting. Open from 9am to 6pm every Monday to Friday. (except for bank holidays)

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Phone number: 0300 123 3393

Text: 86453

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Find lots of helpful resources on their website.

Offers out-of-hours mental health support between 6pm and midnight to anyone aged 16+ in the Devon area, from three locations in Barnstaple, Exeter, and Torquay.

You can go in person, email or telephone the team for support. For more information please visit their website.

Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity with great online resources.

They empower students and members of the university community to develop the knowledge, confidence and skills to look after their own mental health, support others, and create change, so that all in higher education can thrive.

First Light is a charity supporting people in Cornwall, Devon and Wiltshire who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

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They run a an Independent Sexual Violence Advisory Service (ISVA) for Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

Helpline: 03458 12 12 12

Email: [email protected]

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Find more information and resources on their website.

An online resource for postgraduate research students to support your wellbeing, learning and research. It provides information to improve the mental health of Postgraduate research students. 

The free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service 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. There is a self-referral form on the website where you can refer yourself for mental health support. You can also be referred by your GP.

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Find more information on their website here.

A mental health database bringing together mental health services in one place.

Using the location of your web browser or mobile device, it can help you find the nearest source of support for any mental health issue, from depression and anxiety to PTSD and suicidal thoughts, as well as providing a ‘talk now’ button connecting you directly to Samaritans.

Their services keep people living with mental illness safe and well in the community, prevent their needs from escalating, and help them live independently, access the information, support and care they are entitled to, and understand and exercise their rights.

Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. They exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. They are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.

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Find helpful resources on their website here.

They offer services in Devon (but not Plymouth), offering confidential, professional support to survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse.

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Visit their website for useful resources and information.

A free service for people experiencing problems with low mood or depression, anxiety or stress. It offers a range of different types of treatments and therapies for people. You can be referred to the service through your GP, or you can self-refer using the online form or calling 01392 675630 to book an assessment.

Can be a helpful alternative if you're currently waiting for support from the university's Wellbeing Services.

Provides online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which is proven to be helpful in treating anxiety, depression, and stress. Available through the university Wellbeing Services via this link. 

Anxiety UK is a dedicated, friendly and approachable charity that believes that anxiety, stress and anxiety based depression are treatable and manageable.

Their helpline and text service is open Mon-Fri 9:30am - 5.30pm.

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Find more resources on their website.

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Email: [email protected]

PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.
 

Their helpline is open Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, Weekends 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Bank Holidays 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

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Tel: 0800 068 41 41

SMS: 07786 209697

Email: [email protected]

A national support service for young people. They are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them via online, social or their free, confidential helpline.

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Tel: 0808 808 4994

Email and instant messaging also available via their website.

Switchboard is a listening service for LGBT+ people available on the phone, by email and through Instant Messaging. They offer a  safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional well-being.

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Tel: 0300 330 0630

Email and instant messaging also available via their website.