I need mental health support now
How to get urgent help
If you or someone else has self-harmed or is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now.
If you need urgent help for your mental health, get help from NHS 111 online or call 111 and select the “mental health” option.
Specially trained staff will listen, discuss your urgent needs and help find the best way to support you.
Your mental health is as important as your physical health. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.
Devon
The Moorings:Eastern Devon | 07990 790 920 | Wonford House, Exeter, EX2 5AF
South Devon | 07483 991 848 | South Devon and Torbay Mental Health Centre, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, TQ2 7AA
North Devon | 07850 927 064 | The Voice Meeting rooms, Belle Meadow Court, Barnstaple
The Moorings provide a drop in service, welcoming people experiencing a mental health crisis and offers an alternative to the Emergency Department or a 999 response when there is no immediate need.
24/7 Urgent Mental Health Helpline:
call NHS 111 (select the mental health option)
If you are experiencing mental health distress or worried about someone else’s emotional state – support is available from DPT’s First Response Service using the number above. It’s important to get help quickly. You are not alone.
Mental Health Matters Devon
0800 4700317
Mental Health Matters Devon provide a 24 hour, 365 days a year mental health helpline
Torbay and Devon Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Children and family Health Devon’s Single Point of Access (SPA) team: 0330 0245 321
call NHS 111 (select the mental health option) out-of-hours
We also have a new website where our urgent help information has a page, please see below:
Need urgent help? – Children and Family Health Devon
GP
Contact your GP surgery to book an urgent/same day appointment
Plymouth
Livewell Southwest Mental Health First Responders
Call NHS 111 (select the mental health option)
A 24/7 helpline providing advice, support and signposting for people experience mental health difficulties. If you feel worried about your mental health or that of a loved one or a friend
24/7 Urgent Mental Health Helpline:
Call NHS 111 (select the mental health option)
If you are experiencing mental health distress or worried about someone else’s emotional state – support is available from DPT’s First Response Service using the number above. It’s important to get help quickly. You are not alone.
Mental Health Matters Devon
0800 470 0317
Mental Health Matters Devon provide a 24 hour, 365 days a year mental health helpline
GP
Contact your GP surgery to book an urgent/same day appointment
National Services
Samaritans 24 hours: 116 123
For anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the crisis.
text SHOUT to 85258 (24 hours)
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Papyrus 9 am – 10 pm: 0800 068 4141
Papyrus provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.
Sane 4.30 pm – 10:30 pm: 0300 304 7000
SANE offers emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental health problems.
Calm 5 pm-12 pm: 0800 585 858
CALM offers a helpline or webchat for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.