If you are in crisis or you are worried about someone you can self-refer

For Torbay and Devon Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) call 03300 245 321 between 8am-5pm and 0300 555 5000​ out-of-hours. 

If not in crisis, please see alternative options or see your GP

CALM is a charity helpline and webchat open 365 days a year, offering practical suggestions for all of life’s problems - whether that’s anxiety, relationship concerns, health worries, money worries or suicidal thoughts.

Call them on 0800 585 858 or web chat via https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-support

Samaritans is a charity group dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. They have trained active listeners and anyone can contact Samaritans, no matter how old you are.

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/

• You can call them at any time day or night for FREE on 116123 to talk to someone straight away
• You can email them at jo@samaritans.org but response time can be a few days
• You can use their Self-Help App
• You can use their self-help portal https://selfhelp.samaritans.org/

Childline is a service provided by NSPCC. It proves advice, self-help and counselling on a range of topics including mental health, bullying, friendships, sex, and relationships

https://www.childline.org.uk/

Call them on 0800 1111 or visit their website for their online 1:1 counsellor chat

Young Devon provides support to young people in a number of ways:

• Community Based Counselling
• School Based Counselling

https://www.youngdevon.org/minds-that-matter-support/young-devon

Shout is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service

Anyone of any age, who is a resident in the UK, can text 85258 for support.

https://giveusashout.org/

App allows children and young people to choose how they want to access help: Magazines, Forums, Activity Centres, Messaging, Live Counselling.

For example you can share your problems anonymously and have help from others.

https://www.kooth.com/

The UK’s leading support service for young people. They help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs, from eating disorders to crime/safety. Talk to them via their online community, on social media, through their free, confidential helpline or their counselling service.

https://www.themix.org.uk/

A bereavement charity which aims to ensure that children, young people, and their parents/carers in Plymouth and the surrounding area have support at a sad and difficult time when they have experienced or are anticipating the death of someone special.

https://jeremiahsjourney.org.uk/

• Call  01752 424348
• Email bereavementservices@jeremiahsjourney.org.uk

Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support. It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.

https://www.hopeagain.org.uk/