Health and Wellbeing
Looking after your physical and mental health is really important.
You may feel low or anxious at times, and it’s important to remember that it’s OK to feel this way. Often the best starting point is to speak to your GP. We can also support you by developing an individualised wellness plan. Please speak with your Housing Officer if you feel you would benefit from this support.
There are also some great websites and local services you can contact that may support you with your wellbeing.
Services and support
Samaritans
A safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.
You can visit the Samaritans website or call them on 116 123 (24 hours a day).
Talkworks
Devon’s NHS Talking Therapies Service. A free, confidential service for people (aged 18+) in Devon (excluding Plymouth), helping you to feel better and giving you the tools and techniques to improve your mental and physical wellbeing.
You can visit the Talkworks website or call 0300 555 3344.
Andys Man Club
Free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups for men aged over 18.
To find your local group, visit the Andys Man Club website
Shout
A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text SHOUT to 85258 or you can read more about the support on offer on the Shout website.
CALM
The suicide prevention charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives.
You can contact them on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight, 7 days a week) or visit the CALM website.
PAPYRUS
Prevention of Young Suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be, you can contact HOPELINE247 for confidential support and practical advice.
Contact HOPELINE247 on 0800 41 41 or text 88247 (both 24 hours a day). You can also visit the Papyrus website.
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
The Trust provides a wide range of NHS services to people with mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity needs in Devon. Find out more on their website.
Pete’s Dragons
Offers a range of support to anyone who has been affected by suicide, including children.
HOPE Programme
The HOPE (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively) Programme is for those living with long-term health conditions and supports individuals to consider “what is important to me?” and to build the confidence and resilience to better manage their condition(s), symptoms and challenging experiences that may arise. Read more about the programme and courses on the My Health Devon website.
Mental Health support
These organisations all offer mental health support and advice through their websites
Mental Health Foundation
MIND
Rethink Mental Illness
Step One