Mental Health and Recovery
Drop-ins
Our drop-ins provide a welcoming and inclusive space for any adult affected by mental health challenges. They offer an opportunity to connect with others, discover local support services, and occasionally learn new skills. Whether you are experiencing difficulties yourself, caring for someone who is, or simply seeking some support, you are welcome to join the drop-in nearest to you. These sessions are non-clinical, so no referral or diagnosis is needed to attend. Free of charge and often run in partnership with local organisations, our drop-ins are designed and shaped by you!
Barnstaple:
Please note: Closed on the 24th & 31st December.
Wednesdays
10am - 1pm
Rosebank
Derby Road
EX32 7EZ
For more information, visit: Barnstaple Drop-in Page
Holsworthy:
Please note: Drop-in will close at 12:15pm until further notice.
*Closed on the 29th December
Mondays*
10am - 12:30pm
Holsworthy Youth Centre
Sanders' Lane
EX22 6HE
*excluding bank holidays
For more information, visit: Holsworthy Drop-in Page
Kingsbridge:
Please note: Closed 23rd & 30th December.
Tuesdays
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tumbly Hill Wellbeing Hub
Square's Quay
TQ7 1HN
For more information, visit: Kingsbridge Drop-in Page
Tiverton:
Please note: Closed 23rd & 30th December.
Tuesdays
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Coggan’s Well House
Phoenix Lane
EX16 6LU
For more information, visit: Tiverton Drop-in Page
Okehampton:
Please note: Closed on the 22nd & 29th December.
Mondays*
10am - 1pm
Church Hall
Market Street
EX20 1HN
Run in collaboration with Community Links
*excluding bank holidays
For more information, visit: Okehampton Drop-in Page
Bideford:
Please note: Closed from 29th Dec and reopens 12th Jan.
Mondays*
1pm - 4pm
The Old School House Higher Gunstone, Bideford EX39 2DG (formerly the Link Centre)
*excluding bank holidays
For more information, visit: Bideford Drop-in Page
Honiton:
Please note: Closed on the 25th Dec & 1st Jan.
Thursdays
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Elmfield House Dowell Street
EX14 1LX
For more information, visit: Honiton Drop-in Page
Torquay:
Please note: Closed on the 24th & 31st December.
Wednesdays
1pm - 4pm
Endeavor House
228 Union St
TQ2 5QS
For more information, visit: Torquay Drop-in Page
Plymouth:
Please note: Closed on the 25th Dec & 1st Jan.
Thursdays*
1pm - 4pm
Ernest English House
Buckwell St
PL1 2DA
For more information, visit: Plymouth Drop-in Page
Ilfracombe:
Please note: Closed on the 26th Dec & 2nd Jan.
Fridays
10:30am - 1:30pm
The Retreat
Torrs Park
EX34 8AY
Run in collaboration with the Salvation Army and North Devon Food Bank
For more information, visit: Ilfracombe Drop-in Page
Newton Abbot:
2nd Wednesday of the Month
10am - 12:30pm
Courtenay Centre, Kingsteignton Road
TQ12 2QA
Run in collaboration with Templer Wellbeing
For more information, visit: Newton Abbot Drop-in Page
Plymouth:
Please note: Closed on the 22nd & 29th December.
Mondays*
1.30 – 4.30
Four Greens Community Trust
15 Whitleigh Green
PL5 4DD
*excluding bank holidays
For more information, visit: Plymouth Drop-in Page
Exeter:
Please note: Closed on the 22nd & 29th December.
Mondays*
1pm - 4pm (1st Monday of the month 1.30pm - 4pm)
Exeter Library
Castle Street
EX4 3PQ
*excluding bank holidays
For more information, visit: Exeter Drop-in Page
Ivybridge:
Please note: Closed on the 3rd, 24th & 31st December.
Wednesdays
12:30pm - 3:30pm
The Bridge
Leonard's Road
PL21 0SL
Run in collaboration with the Salvation Army
For more information, visit: Ivybridge Drop-in Page
Tavistock:
Please note: Closed on 29th December.
Mondays*
12pm-3pm
Tavistock United Reformed Church
1 Russell Street
PL19 8BD
West Devon CVS
*excluding bank holidays
For more information, visit: Tavistock Drop-in Page
Winter Warmer Drop-ins
This winter, Mental Health Matters and the Devon Mental Health Alliance are partnering to run weekly ‘Winter Warmer’ sessions across Devon. These will be friendly, welcoming spaces to help you stay well throughout the colder months. Winter Warmers includes our existing Drop-in offer (above) as well as 3 new Drop-ins located in Barnstaple, Exeter and Paignton.
Barnstaple:
*Open: Dec 2025 - May 2026
Fridays*
10am - 1pm
Rosebank
Derby Road
EX32 7EZ
Exeter:
*Open: Dec 2025 - May 2026
Fridays*
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Wonford House
Dryden Road
EX2 5AF
Paignton:
*Open: Dec 2025 - May 2026
Mondays*
10am - 1pm
Paignton Library
Great Western Road
TQ4 5AG
Although we welcome any adults to our drop-ins, even if you aren’t having your best day, they aren’t set up to be a crisis space.
If you feel like you are in crisis, please contact First Response Service (FRS) by calling 111 or reach out to The Moorings.
Additionally, The Helplines Partnership is a website that provides details for over 300 different helplines you can contact, depending on your circumstances (for example: elderly persons support, LGBTQ, regional, domestic violence, parental support, crime, financial, refugee, housing).