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Employment & Education Support

Whether you're looking to develop your skills, access training, or support a patient facing employment challenges, this page connects you with organisations that offer career counselling, training opportunities, job placement assistance, and employment rights guidance. You’ll find job search resources, career counselling centres, local employment agencies, and national helplines for advice on employment rights and benefits.

If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help:
Here are resources that can assist in employment and educational pursuits:

Employability Support: Services that assist people in gaining employment, acquiring job skills, and receiving career training. These resources are ideal for those looking to enter the job market or enhance their skills for better career opportunities.


Job Search Resources: Websites and agencies dedicated to helping individuals find job opportunities, from local vacancies to online job boards.


Career Counselling Centres: Organisations that provide professional career guidance, interview preparation, and advice on navigating career transitions.


Local Employment Agencies: Agencies that offer job placement services, recruitment assistance, and work-experience opportunities tailored to different sectors and skill levels.


National Helplines for Employment Rights and Benefits: Resources that provide guidance on employment rights, welfare benefits, and support for those struggling with job-related issues, including redundancy or discrimination.

Cornwall Veterans Service

Mental health support for ex-service personnel

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01579 373737

Cosgarne Hall Supported Accommodation

Supported accommodation in St Austell Area, assisting with social and emotional difficulties.

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website:

01726 61979

Counsellors Together (St Austell)

Cost effective counselling service

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Crossline - Plymouth

24hr listening line and counselling by appointment.

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01752 666777 / 01752 664243

DISC (Newquay)

Provides food, clothing, advice, and support to marginalised and excluded people.

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Direct Gov

Public service advice page, including benefits information.

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Disability Cornwall

Provides services to empower and assist disabled people in Cornwall.

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01736 759500

Dreadnought

Provides support to children and young people aged 8 to 19 who have been victims of domestic violence.

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website:

01209218764

Drinkaware

Helpline for those concerned about their own or others' drinking.

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website:

0300 123 1110

Early Intervention in Psychosis Team

Provides support for those aged 14-35 experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

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0845 207 7711 (Options 1, 2, or 3)

Cornwall Works

Helps people start work, stay in work, and progress in work.

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Counselling for Social Change

Low cost counselling �9 - �20 per session

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01736 364722

Crossline - Plymouth

A registered charity offering a high-quality counselling service covering a wide range of issues.

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01752 666777 (24hr)

Cry-Sis

Offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless, and demanding babies.

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0845 122 8669

DIVA

Serves women in West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly experiencing domestic violence.

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Helpline: 01736 759687, Office: 01736 759684

Directory of local support services

Care and Support in Cornwall

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Dor Kemmym (Cornwall Faith Forum)

Promotes understanding and dialogue between faith communities, supports strategic working.

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Dreadnought / Aspires

Support for young people with autism, offering play, family support, work-related issues, and confidence building.

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01209 218764

Early Help Hub

A single point of contact for Early Help services for children in Cornwall.

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website:

01872 322277

Early Intervention in Psychosis Team

Working with those experiencing their first episode of psychosis (ages 14 to 35)

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Phone:

website:

01208 834276 (East), 01209 318330 (West)

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