Mental Health Services
- 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.
Need someone to talk to?
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters Devon Helpline provides a 24 hour, 365 days a year mental health helpline on 0800 4700317 as well as telephone advice and support at The Moorings in Devon.
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 our TALKWORKS service, which is currently being provided by phone or digitally. Call 0300 555 3344 or click here to self-refer, refer someone else or find out more about the service.
Lines are open from 9am-4.30pm, for people with mild to moderate difficulties.
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.