Directory of Services

Looking for support, but not sure where to start?

Take a look through our Directory to find the right support for you.

Are you in a mental health crisis?

  • Call 111 and select mental health (option 2)

  • If you have a care plan or discharge plan, that will tell you who to contact.

  • If you are a professional seeking support for someone, please call 01392 799481.

If you or someone else is at risk of death or serious injury, call 999 immediately and ask for the police and an ambulance.

Directory of Mental Health Services in Devon

Jump to: North Devon | Exeter, East & Mid Devon | Torbay & South Devon |Plymouth & West Devon

Devon-wide Helplines:

The Samaritans

Open 24/7 for anyone to call about their mental health or wellbeing in a crisis.

The number is free to call and available 365 days a year.

Call 116 123

SHOUT

Shout is a free, confidential 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support.

To start a conversation:

Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258

SANE

SANE has a range of services for anyone affected by mental health. You can call SANEline anytime between 4pm to 10pm, 365 days a year.

Call 0300 304 7000

Mental Health Matters

MHM offer support to anyone aged 18+ through their service ‘The Moorings Devon’ in Barnstaple, Exeter and Torquay.

Call 0191 516 3500

CALM

CALM offers free. confidential support via phone call, WhatsApp or webchat.

Open 5pm-midnight, every day.

Call 0800 58 58 58

Step One

Providing support for rehab and recovery, supported living, online workshops and in-person activities to connect people to their communities.

Call 01392 255 428

PAPYRUS

Free, confidential, 24/7 service for anyone under 35, experiencing thoughts of suicide or concerned about a young person.

Call 0800 068 4141

Other Services:

NHS TALKWORKS

Free, confidential, service for people (aged 18+) in Devon (excluding Plymouth), offering tools to improve your mental and physical wellbeing.

Call 0800 555 3344

Devon Mind

Helping you to find the right support to better your mental health. Whether that is online or in-person activities or 1:1 counselling.

Call 01752 512 280

Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters offers a 24/7 helpline for anyone who who needs support with their emotional wellbeing.

Call 0300 323 0139

Clarity North Devon

Northern Devon

North Devon based counselling service. Call their helpline or fill out a self-referral on their website for group sessions or 1:1 counselling.

Call 01271 267 474

Mental Health Matters

MHM offer support to anyone aged 18+ through their service ‘The Moorings Devon’ in Barnstaple, Exeter and Torquay.

For Moorings @ Barnstaple:

Call 07850 927 064

NHS TALKWORKS

Free, confidential, service for people (aged 18+) in Devon (excluding Plymouth), offering tools to improve your mental and physical wellbeing.

Call 0800 555 3344

Devon Mind

Helping you to find the right support to better your mental health. Whether that is online or in-person activities or 1:1 counselling.

Call 01752 512 280

Exeter, East & Mid Devon

Mental Health Matters

MHM offer support to anyone aged 18+ through their service ‘The Moorings Devon’ in Barnstaple, Exeter and Torquay.

For Moorings @ Exeter:

Call 07990 790 920

CoLab

CoLab are an Exeter-based charity connecting the network of Mental Health Organisations in Exeter. They can help you find the right support for you.

Call 01392 202 055

Step One

Exeter-based charity, providing support for rehab and recovery, supported living, online workshops and in-person activities to connect people to their communities.

Call 01392 255 428

Torbay & South Devon

Shekinah

Shekinah supports people facing multiple disadvantages by improving health, housing stability, and employment opportunities. Working across Torquay & Plymouth.

Call 01752 203480

Mental Health Matters

MHM offer support to anyone aged 18+ through their service ‘The Moorings Devon’ in Barnstaple, Exeter and Torquay.

For Moorings @ Torquay:

Call 07483 991 848

Plymouth & West Devon

Head Space

An out-of-hours service for those approaching a mental health crisis. It’s a non-clinical setting with a safe, calm and structured environment, where individuals can go to access peer support.

Call 07890 257614

Improving Lives Plymouth

Offering a wide range of services, including support for veterans & families, assistance for those with sensory impairments and guidance for individuals managing long-term health conditions.

Call 01752 201766

Livewell Southwest

Livewell Southwest provide integrated health and social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon.

Supporting people to lead independent healthy lives.

Call 01752 435502

Shekinah

Shekinah supports people facing multiple disadvantages by improving health, housing stability, and employment opportunities.

Working across Plymouth & Torquay.

Call 01752 203480