LocalUseful Plymouth starting point
Plymouth Mental Health & Recovery Drop-ins
Free weekday community spaces where Recovery Practitioners can listen, offer practical support and help you understand other local services.
- Who it is for
- Adults who want face-to-face support, connection or help finding a sensible next step
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Access
- No appointment, referral or diagnosis needed
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer supportHousing & practical help
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Plymouth NHS Talking Therapies
Free NHS talking therapies for common difficulties including anxiety, depression and PTSD.
- Who it is for
- People aged 16+ who are registered with a Plymouth GP
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 435419
Mental health & wellbeingAnxiety & low moodTrauma & abuse
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Devon Mind
Plymouth-based groups, workshops, one-to-one emotional support, wellbeing activities and low-cost counselling.
- Who it is for
- Adults experiencing a range of mental-health difficulties
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 512280
Mental health & wellbeingAnxiety & low moodRecovery & peer support
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Head Space
Out-of-hours, non-clinical peer support in a safe and calm setting for people who feel they may be approaching a mental-health crisis.
- Who it is for
- Adults in Plymouth who need support outside normal working hours
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 07890 257614
- Access
- Check current opening and booking arrangements
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer support
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Rethink Plymouth Community Mental Health Service
One-to-one and group support focused on recovery, independence, housing, community links, learning, volunteering and work.
- Who it is for
- Adults in Plymouth affected by severe mental illness
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 251072
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer supportHousing & practical help
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LocalUseful Plymouth starting point
Harbour
Non-judgemental drug and alcohol assessment, one-to-one and group support, talking therapy and access to clinical treatment with Livewell Southwest.
- Who it is for
- Adults concerned about their own drug or alcohol use, and families or others affected
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 434343
Alcohol & drugsRecovery & peer supportFamily & carersMental health & wellbeing
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LocalUseful Plymouth starting point
Hamoaze House
A structured day-recovery service offering groups, activities, guidance and support for people affected directly or indirectly by problematic drug or alcohol use.
- Who it is for
- Adults changing their substance use, plus family members and affected others
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 566100
Alcohol & drugsRecovery & peer supportFamily & carers
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LocalUseful Plymouth starting point
Trevi and Sunflower Women’s Centre
Women-only, trauma-informed help where mental health, substance use, domestic abuse, housing, debt or justice involvement overlap. Trevi also runs the specialist Jasmine Mother & Child residential service.
- Who it is for
- Women in Plymouth who want practical, emotional or recovery support
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 255758
Alcohol & drugsTrauma & abuseMental health & wellbeingHousing & practical helpRecovery & peer support
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Andy’s Man Club
Free, confidential, peer-led groups where men can talk—or simply listen—without pressure or judgement.
- Who it is for
- Men aged 18 and over
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Access
- Mondays at 7pm except bank holidays; check the group finder for the Plymouth venue
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer support
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First Light and IDASP
Free specialist, trauma-informed support for people affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence, including recent or historic experiences.
- Who it is for
- Adults and young people in Plymouth affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence
- Contact directly
- Yes
Trauma & abuseMental health & wellbeing
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Victim Support
Free, confidential practical and emotional support after crime, whether or not the crime was reported to the police and regardless of when it happened.
- Who it is for
- Adults affected by crime, including people experiencing trauma, fear, harassment or stalking
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 24/7 Supportline: 0808 1689 111
Trauma & abuseMental health & wellbeingHousing & practical help
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Shekinah
Practical and wellbeing support for people experiencing homelessness, insecure housing, isolation or multiple disadvantage, including food, facilities and routes into other help.
- Who it is for
- Adults in Plymouth experiencing homelessness or complex practical needs
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 203480
Housing & practical helpMental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer support
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Improving Lives Plymouth and Bridgit Care
Local advice, emotional support and practical tools for unpaid carers, including carers’ assessments, money, respite and planning for emergencies.
- Who it is for
- People who look after a partner, relative, friend or neighbour
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Access
- The online service is available at any time
Family & carersMental health & wellbeingHousing & practical help
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Pete’s Dragons
Practical, psychological and therapeutic support from specialists for people affected by suicide bereavement, whether the loss was recent or historic.
- Who it is for
- Adults, families and children in Devon affected by a suspected suicide
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01395 277780
BereavementTrauma & abuseFamily & carers
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Eating Disorder Service Plymouth
Specialist support for eating difficulties and body-image concerns, including therapy, groups, dietetic support and advice for carers.
- Who it is for
- Adults aged 18+ in Plymouth and parts of West Devon; a diagnosis is not required
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 228027
Eating difficultiesMental health & wellbeingFamily & carers
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Intercom Trust
LGBTQ+ led support, advocacy, counselling and help around wellbeing, discrimination and domestic abuse across the South West.
- Who it is for
- LGBTQ+ people, partners, family members and allies
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 0800 612 3010
LGBTQ+ supportMental health & wellbeingTrauma & abuse
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NHS Op COURAGE
Specialist NHS mental-health and wellbeing support for the Armed Forces community, including trauma, addictions and help adjusting to civilian life.
- Who it is for
- Veterans, reservists, people leaving the UK Armed Forces and their families
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- South West: 0300 034 9986
VeteransMental health & wellbeingTrauma & abuseAlcohol & drugs
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Combat Stress
Specialist mental-health support for veterans, including a confidential helpline, peer support and routes into clinical treatment for complex service-related difficulties.
- Who it is for
- UK Armed Forces veterans, including Merchant Navy veterans and reservists, plus families and carers
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 0800 138 1619
- Access
- Free helpline available 24 hours a day
VeteransMental health & wellbeingTrauma & abuseRecovery & peer support
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Royal British Legion
Practical support for the Armed Forces community, including housing, money, employment, independent living and help navigating health and welfare services.
- Who it is for
- Serving and former UK Armed Forces personnel and eligible family members
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 0808 802 8080
VeteransHousing & practical helpMoney & gamblingFamily & carers
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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
Practical, financial and emotional support for serving personnel, veterans and families, including help with bereavement, injury, stress, housing and loneliness.
- Who it is for
- Serving personnel, veterans and their families
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 0800 260 6767
VeteransMental health & wellbeingBereavementHousing & practical helpFamily & carers
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NHS South West Gambling Service
Free and confidential specialist NHS therapy for gambling-related harm, including support when gambling affects relationships, mental health or finances.
- Who it is for
- People affected by their own gambling and those close to them
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 0330 022 3175
Money & gamblingMental health & wellbeingFamily & carers
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Citizens Advice Plymouth
Free advice about debt, benefits, housing, employment and immediate financial pressure. Practical help can reduce stress that is feeding into mental health.
- Who it is for
- Plymouth residents with money, benefits, housing or work concerns
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 0808 278 7910
Money & gamblingHousing & practical helpMental health & wellbeing
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LocalUseful Plymouth starting point
Plymouth Wellbeing Hubs
Welcoming neighbourhood spaces offering information, advice, activities and opportunities to meet people, with help finding local services that fit your needs.
- Who it is for
- Plymouth residents who want practical wellbeing support, community connection or somewhere local to begin
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Access
- Use the council page to find your nearest hub and current activities
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer supportHousing & practical help
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LocalUseful Plymouth starting point
Healthy Futures Social Prescribing
A link worker gives you time to talk about what matters to you, agree realistic goals and connect with community, practical and wellbeing support around Plymouth.
- Who it is for
- Plymouth adults who want support with isolation, confidence, activities, money, housing, work, caring, long-term health or general wellbeing
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 203673
- Access
- Refer yourself by phone or email healthyfutures@wolseley-trust.org, or ask the practice team to refer you
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer supportHousing & practical helpMoney & gamblingFamily & carers
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LocalUseful Plymouth starting point
Improving Lives Plymouth
Local advice and support where finances, mobility, isolation, disability, sensory loss, caring or health problems are affecting everyday life and wellbeing.
- Who it is for
- Plymouth adults, including carers, veterans, older people and people living with disabilities or long-term conditions
- Contact directly
- Yes
Mental health & wellbeingHousing & practical helpFamily & carersRecovery & peer support
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Age UK Plymouth Wellbeing Hub
Befriending, social activities, volunteering, signposting and practical support to help older people stay connected and independent.
- Who it is for
- People aged 50 and over in Plymouth, and families or carers supporting them
- Contact directly
- Yes
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer supportFamily & carers
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Mindful Art Club
Plymouth groups combining simple mindfulness, creativity and conversation to reduce anxiety, low mood and social isolation. Several regular groups are free.
- Who it is for
- Adults who would value a relaxed creative group; no artistic experience is needed
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Access
- Check the current group list and booking arrangements
Mental health & wellbeingAnxiety & low moodRecovery & peer support
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Marbles Lost and Found
A Plymouth-based mental-health information hub with peer support, self-help resources and local drop-in sessions.
- Who it is for
- Adults affected by mental-health difficulties, together with family members, friends and carers
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Access
- Check the website for current Plymouth sessions
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer supportFamily & carers
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Qwell online support
Free, confidential online wellbeing support with text-based contact from qualified practitioners, self-help tools and moderated peer support.
- Who it is for
- Adults aged 18+ in areas where Qwell is commissioned, including Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Access
- Check availability using your postcode or area; no GP referral is needed
Mental health & wellbeingAnxiety & low moodRecovery & peer support
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Hub of Hope
A national search tool for finding nearby mental-health and wellbeing services using a postcode or location.
- Who it is for
- Anyone who wants to explore additional local or national support beyond this directory
- Contact directly
- Yes
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer support
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Bipolar UK
Free peer support for people affected by bipolar, including online and in-person groups, an online community and practical self-management information.
- Who it is for
- Adults with a bipolar diagnosis, people wondering whether bipolar may be relevant, and family or friends
- Contact directly
- Yes
Mental health & wellbeingRecovery & peer supportFamily & carers
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OCD-UK
Recovery-focused information, moderated forums and free online peer-support groups led by staff and volunteers with lived experience of OCD.
- Who it is for
- UK adults affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder, including family members, partners and friends
- Contact directly
- Yes
Mental health & wellbeingAnxiety & low moodRecovery & peer supportFamily & carers
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Anxiety UK
Specialist information and support for anxiety disorders, including practical resources and access to reduced-cost therapy for members.
- Who it is for
- UK adults affected by anxiety, panic, phobias or related difficulties
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Access
- Some therapy services involve membership and a charge
Mental health & wellbeingAnxiety & low mood
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NHS Every Mind Matters
NHS information and practical self-care tools for sleep, anxiety, low mood, stress and difficult life events.
- Who it is for
- Adults looking for trustworthy information and small practical steps
- Contact directly
- Yes
Mental health & wellbeingAnxiety & low mood
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Mind
Clear national information about mental-health conditions, treatment, rights, benefits and supporting someone else.
- Who it is for
- Anyone wanting mental-health information or help understanding their rights and options
- Contact directly
- Yes
Mental health & wellbeingAnxiety & low moodFamily & carersHousing & practical help
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SMART Recovery UK
Free mutual-aid meetings and practical tools for changing addictive behaviours, with a separate programme for family and friends.
- Who it is for
- People changing alcohol, drug, gambling or other addictive behaviours, and affected families
- Contact directly
- Yes
Alcohol & drugsRecovery & peer supportMoney & gamblingFamily & carers
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Free peer-support meetings for people who want to stop drinking, available locally and online.
- Who it is for
- People who want help to stop drinking alcohol
- Contact directly
- Yes
Alcohol & drugsRecovery & peer support
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Al-Anon Family Groups
Confidential peer support for anyone whose life is or has been affected by somebody else’s drinking.
- Who it is for
- Partners, relatives and friends affected by another person’s alcohol use
- Contact directly
- Yes
Alcohol & drugsFamily & carersRecovery & peer support
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Talk to FRANK
Confidential, non-judgemental information about drugs, their effects and risks, plus help finding treatment services.
- Who it is for
- Anyone concerned about drugs for themselves or someone else
- Contact directly
- Yes
Alcohol & drugsFamily & carers
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Alcohol Change UK
A confidential drinking check, unit calculator and practical information for understanding or reducing alcohol use.
- Who it is for
- People reflecting on their drinking or supporting someone else
- Contact directly
- Yes
Alcohol & drugs
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Cruse Bereavement Support
Information, a national helpline and local one-to-one or group support to help people understand and live with grief after somebody dies.
- Who it is for
- Adults, children and families affected by bereavement
- Contact directly
- Yes
- Telephone
- Helpline: 0808 808 1677
- Access
- Devon branch support can be requested online; waiting times may apply
BereavementMental health & wellbeingFamily & carers
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Beat
National eating-disorder information and support for people with eating difficulties and those caring about them.
- Who it is for
- People affected by eating disorders, plus family and friends
- Contact directly
- Yes
Eating difficultiesMental health & wellbeingFamily & carers
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