Mental health

Cost of living support

If you need mental health support and are struggling with the cost of living, the following services and organisations might be able to assist you.

Remember - you are not alone, there's always someone to talk to.

Andy's Man Club

Andy's Man Club runs talking groups for men who have either been through a storm, are currently going through a storm, or have a storm brewing in life. Peer to peer support for any man over 18.

Email info@andysmanclub.co.uk

Website andysmanclub.co.uk

Devon Mind

The support services have been designed to support people in Devon experiencing a variety of mental health challenges to learn skills and strategies that will help them to stay well for longer.

Phone 01752 512280

Email hello@devonmind.com

Website devonmind.com

Head Space

Head Space offers an out-of-hours service for people who believe that they are approaching a mental health crisis. The service aims to provide a non-clinical setting with a safe, calm and structured environment where individuals can go to access peer support.

Email headspace@colebrooksw.org

Website colebrooksw.org/head-space

Livewell South West First Response

If you feel worried about your mental health or that of a loved one or a friend, you can call the NHS Crisis Line on 111 (select the mental health option).

Phone 111

Website livewellsouthwest.co.uk

Plymouth Options

Plymouth Options is an NHS talking therapy service for people (aged 16+) in Plymouth. Plymouth Options is part of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies, helping you to feel better and giving you the tools and techniques to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. You can self-refer online.

Phone 01752 435502

Email pchcic.plymouthoptions@nhs.net

Website livewellsouthwest.co.uk/plymouth-options

Campaign Against Living Miserably

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is taking a stand against suicide. That means standing up against feeling rubbish, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living.

Phone 0800 585858

Email thecalmzone.net

KOOTH

KOOTH provides access to support, information and guidance for young people on all issues that relate to them, through the online counselling service, online forums, and access and ability to contribute to the magazine.

Website plymouthonlinedirectory.com

QWELL

QWELL is an online digital mental health support service for adults (18+). It offers activities, content, and a peer support community with self-articles, forums, and discussion boards that are monitored by medical experts. You can keep an online journal and monitor your wellbeing via an interactive goal tracker.

Website qwell.io

Prevent Suicide

Grassroots Suicide Prevention is a UK leader in suicide prevention and helps to create safe spaces in our communities for lifesaving conversations about suicide. They support people to develop the skills and confidence needed to save lives.

Email prevent-suicide.org.uk

Facebook facebook.com/GrassrootsSP

Rethink

Rethink supports tens of thousands of people every year through a diverse range of mental health services and life-changing support groups. These are vital in helping people get through crises, live independently and recognise that they don't have to face mental illness alone.

Phone 0808 801 0525

Website rethink.org

Samaritans

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can get in touch about anything that's troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels.

We're here to listen, no judgement, no pressure, and help you work through what's on your mind. We'll never tell you what to do.

Phone 116 123

Email jo@samaritans.org

Website samaritans.org

Shout

Shout (opens new tab) is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Just text 'SHOUT' to 85258 to speak to a trained volunteer.

Website giveusashout.org

Further help and support

Marbles Lost and Found - a mental health community website and support group

Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to get

Use the government's online tool to find out what support you might be able to get to help with your living costs. You can get benefits and other financial support if you're eligible.

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If you are an organisation or community group and can help support people living in Plymouth, please complete our online form, and we will add you to this directory.

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