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Mental Health Services

Mental Health services in Devon are provided by the Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT).
The RD&E works in partnership with DPT and does not provide mental health services.
Help is available!
If your mental or emotional state worsens, or you’re in crisis or despair - or you’re worried someone you know is - help is available! It's important to get help quickly. You’re not alone; talk to someone you trust. Sharing a problem is often the first step to feeling better.
  • Your GP can help you get the support you need.
  • You can also visit DPT's urgent help pages by clicking here.
  • If you need to talk to someone, see below for a range of support services - including 24/7 support and self referral.

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Mental Health Matters

The Moorings @ Devon offer mental health support to anyone aged 18+ in the Devon area - please visit the website for more information.

Samaritans

You can confidently contact Samaritans who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by phone (free) as well as by email, text and post.

They offer a supportive conversation around a whole range of mental health issues including stress caused by isolation, financial and employment issues and alcohol and drug dependency.

They also offer a call back and follow up calls:
Telephone free of charge on: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Write: Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, Chris, PO Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA

Mindline

If you live in South Devon and Torbay - you can also contact Mindline on 0300 330 5464, 8pm-11-pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. When their lines are busy, or closed, their switchboard can connect you to their sister service, Samaritans on 116 123.

TALKWORKS

You can contact the team at TALKWORKS if you are experiencing a common mental health problem such as low mood, anxiety, stress or problems with sleep. The service is free and open to adults, age 18+, living in Devon (outside Plymouth which is covered by Plymouth Options). One-to-one sessions with an NHS therapist or counsellor can take place face-to-face across Devon, over the phone or by video call. Self-refer by completing the online self-referral form or by calling the team on 0300 555 3344. Alternatively, you can visit your GP and they can make a referral on your behalf. 

Medicines Helpline and Clozapine Helpline

Information and advice about medication is available Monday to Friday 10am-4pm on 01392 675688.

We have also set up a dedicated Clozapine Helpline, with pharmacy support. Call 01392 675682 during normal hours and 0300 555 5000 out of hours.