Mental Health Support Resources
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and as a healthcare professional, you may encounter situations where either you, a patient, or a loved one needs extra support. This page offers a selection of trusted resources for mental health, ensuring that help is available when it's needed most.
If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help
Here are some key areas of mental health support available:
General Mental Health Support: These services provide a range of mental health assistance, from general counselling to advocacy and crisis intervention. They can help with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
Children & Adolescents: Support tailored for young people facing mental health difficulties, including specialised therapy and intervention services for children and teenagers.
Eating Disorder Support: For individuals struggling with eating disorders, these services offer specialised counselling and recovery programs, providing expert help for disorders like anorexia or bulimia.
Suicide Prevention: Critical support for those at risk of suicide, offering immediate intervention and ongoing care to prevent crises.
Post-Abuse Support: Services that provide emotional and psychological care for those recovering from abuse, offering resources to help them heal and rebuild their lives.
Stonham Housing Support
Offers a range of supported housing and floating support.
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0845 155 1234
Street Pastors
Offers non-judgmental pastoral support to those who request help.
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Surf Action
Promotes mental health through personal development, education, and employment
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01736 365645
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Offers support, information, and groups for people bereaved by suicide.
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0300 111 5065
The Blurt Foundation
Supports, helps, and inspires those affected by depression.
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The Haven - Health, Wellbeing & Support (Bude)
Offers health and wellbeing support through drop-in sessions, individual consultations, and group work.
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01288 353271
The Salvation Army
Worldwide Christian church and charity providing help to those who are homeless, friendless, and in need.
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01392 822100
The Survivor Pathway
A guide for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in Cornwall.
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The Woman's Centre
Helpline and outreach service for women who have experienced domestic violence.
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01208 79992
Therapeutic Space for You
Creative therapeutic project near St Just, meeting every Wednesday.
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01736 786111
Stop It Now
Provides support and resources for keeping children safe from sexual abuse.
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1888 7738368
Suicide Liaison Service
A service for anyone affected by suicide. Open to all without discrimination.
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01208 871905
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Telephone helpline, support, information, and groups for people bereaved by suicide.
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0300 111 5065
The Advocacy Service (formerly SEAP)
Independent advocacy to represent rights under Mental Capacity Act
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0330 440 9000
The Cove Macmillan Support Centre
Support for people affected by cancer.
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01872 256363
The Mix
Offers support to young people via phone, text, email, and counselling services.
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0808 808 4994
The Silver Line
Free confidential helpline offering information, friendship, and advice to older people.
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0800 470 8090
The Woman's Centre
Free confidential support for women and teenage girls who have experienced any form of violence or abuse.
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01208 77099
The Zone
Offers advice and support services for young people aged 13-25 in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
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01752 206626
Twins and Multiple Births Association (TAMBA)
Information, advice, and phoneline support for parents of twins and multiples.
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0800 1380509