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.
Cosgarne Hall Supported Accommodation
Supported accommodation in St Austell Area, assisting with social and emotional difficulties.
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01726 61979
Counsellors Together (St Austell)
Cost effective counselling service
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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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01209218764
Drinkaware
Helpline for those concerned about their own or others' drinking.
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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
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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01872 322277