Find support for your mental health and wellbeing in Devon.
Whether you need help now, someone to talk to, or activities and groups that can help you feel better and connect with others, you can find support here.
Need help now?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or at risk of serious harm, call 999.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, or you're worried about someone else, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you're struggling and need someone to listen, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123, day or night.
If you'd rather text than talk, Shout provides free, confidential 24/7 crisis support by text. Text SHOUT to 85258.
Find activities to support your mental health and wellbeing
Connecting with other people, being active, learning something new, getting outdoors or simply having somewhere welcoming to go can all support our wellbeing.
Explore activities, groups and support available in communities across Devon.
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Applique and Drawing with your Sewing Machine to make one of a kind gifts
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Mental Health & Recovery Drop-ins
Free, welcoming spaces for adults experiencing mental health challenges.
There are currently drop-ins across North Devon, Exeter/East/Mid Devon, South Devon/Torbay and West Devon, including Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Bideford, Holsworthy, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Torquay, Okehampton and Tavistock.
You don't need a referral or diagnosis – just drop in.
Featured organisations
CIC / Social enterprise
View member profile "Youth Mental Health Foundation"
Youth Mental Health Foundation
We aim to build mental health resilience in young people, and help parents to better support a...
The Youth Mental Health Foundation C.I.C. is a Devon-based not-for-profit organisation...
CIC / Social enterprise
View member profile "HeadsUP Mental Health Awareness CIC"
HeadsUP Mental Health Awareness CIC
Prevention and Early Intervention of mental health issues in children and young people
The three main aims of HeadsUP Mental Health Awareness are: 1. To empower and equip...
Charity
View member profile "Sport in Mind Devon"
Sport in Mind Devon
Sport in Mind provides sport and physical activity sessions for anyone over 17 experiencing mental...
Sport in Mind is an award winning mental health charity with a simple mission: "To improve the...
Charity
View member profile "BeWell@StepOne"
BeWell@StepOne
We support our communities mental health and wellbeing through courses, workshops, activities and...
What is BeWell@StepOne? BeWell@StepOne is a mental health support service offered by...
Organisation
View member profile "Recovery Devon"
Recovery Devon
Champions of mental health recovery in the county
We believe that with the right support and help people with mental health issues can and do recover...
Charity
View member profile "Westbank Community Health & Care"
Westbank Community Health & Care
Our Vision is for everyone to be living fulfilled, healthier, happier lives for longer
Since 1986, Westbank Community Health & Care has made a difference to the lives of thousands of...