OTHER SERVICES
Nightline is open most nights of term.
Need to talk when we're closed, or want to access more help? Find out about other services below.
Samaritans
Samaritans provide a confidential listening service. Open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Call 116 123 for free. You can also get in touch over email, by writing a letter or visiting your local branch.
Shout
Crisis text line.
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.)
Strut Safe
Helpline to accompany you on your walk home.
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.
Talkworks
Free NHS talking service.
Phone: 0300 555 3344
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.
Find more information on their website here.
The Moorings, Devon
The Moorings offer mental health support in a welcoming, safe, comfortable, non-judgmental, and non-clinical environment. Their experienced staff team is available to provide emotional, social and practical support if you are in crisis or feel you are heading toward a crisis situation.
You can go in person, email or telephone the team for support. For more information please visit their website.
Mind
Every day 9am-6pm
Phone: 0300 123 3393
Infoline for mental health signposting. Open from 9am to 6pm every Monday to Friday. (except for bank holidays)
Phone number: 0300 123 3393
Find lots of helpful resources on their website.
Papyrus - Hopeline 24/7
Prevention of young suicide helpline service.
PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.
Their helpline is open 24/7, and offers confidential support and practical advice.
Tel: 0800 068 4141
Text: 88247
Email: [email protected]
Student Minds
Useful online resources for individuals and friends of individuals struggling mentally.
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.
FirstLight
Support for people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Phone: 03458 12 12 12
First Light is a charity supporting people in Cornwall, Devon and Wiltshire who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
They run a an Independent Sexual Violence Advisory Service (ISVA) for Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
Helpline: 03458 12 12 12
Email: [email protected]
Find more information and resources on their website.
The Wellbeing Thesis
Online wellbeing resource for postgraduate research students.
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.
Hub of Hope
An online database helping you find local support for mental health issues.
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.
Rethink Mental Illness
Online resources about living with mental illness and helping others with mental illness.
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 Eating Disorders
Online resource helping people affected eating disorders.
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.
Find helpful resources on their website here.
Devon Rape Crisis
Mon 6pm-9pm
Wed 6pm-9pm
Fri 6pm-9pm
Phone: 01392 204 174
They offer services in Devon (but not Plymouth), offering confidential, professional support to survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse.
Visit their website for useful resources and information.
Anxiety UK
Helpline and text service open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm
Tel: 08444 775 774
SMS: 07537 416 905
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.
Find more resources on their website.
Email: [email protected]
The Mix
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.
Email and instant messaging also available via their website.
Switchboard
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.
Tel: 0800 0119 100
Email and instant messaging also available via their website.