Useful Links

There are a number of good support services out there should you need someone to speak to. Here are some useful links that can help:

 

BACP- It’s good to talk

Information about talking therapies, how to find a therapist and what to expect from counselling.

http://www.itsgoodtotalk.org.uk

 

The Samaritans

Providing 24 hours a day confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

https://www.samaritans.org/branches?circle%5Blocation%5D=devon

 

Intercom Trust

An LGBT charity and advocacy organisation, supporting people across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and the wider South West with LGBT issues.

Free Helpline: 0800 612 3010

https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/

 

Combat Stress

The veterans’ mental health charity. Providing free specialist clinical treatment and support for ex servicemen and women

http://www.combatstress.org.uk

 

It’s All About You Wellbeing

A resource for the LGTQ+ communities of South West England, as well as their families and friends, and the therapy and wellbeing practitioners working with them.

http://www.itsallaboutyouwellbeing.com

 

The Margaret Jackson Centre

Providing low cost face to face counselling  in Exeter.

www.margaretjackson.org.uk

 

Iron Mill Counselling Service

Iron Mill Counselling Service is a not-for-profit initiative which tries to make counselling more accessible to everyone by making it more affordable.

https://www.ironmill.co.uk/page/116#

 

Pete’s Dragons

With a team who have experienced the aftermath first-hand, Pete’s Dragons supports those who are impacted by suicide within Devon and North Somerset.

https://www.petesdragons.org.uk/

 

National Lesbian Gay, Bisexual and Trans Domestic Abuse Helpline.

The helpline gives support and advice to anyone who has experienced domestic abuse.

Open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Wednesday to Thursday 10am-8pm.

Call 0800 999 5428.

 

Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services

Offers confidential, professional support to survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse.

http://www.devonrapecrisis.org.uk/

 

Relate

Provides relationship support across the UK, helping people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.

www.relate.org.uk

 

Cruse Bereavement Care

Offers confidential support to children, young people and adults when someone dies. Also provides training and consultancy to external organisations and those working with the bereaved.

www.cruse.org.uk