Mental health groups in Devon and Cornwall

St Loye's Foundation

Learning and Skills Training
Learning & Skills offer a range of short, flexible accredited vocational courses including e-learning. The majority of training takes place within our offices; however several courses also offer you the opportunity to complete the training at home or at your nearest library through self learning. All our Learning & Skills courses are FREE to those over 19 years old and in receipt of a Means Tested Benefit

Headway Devon

Mental health problems as a result of brain injury
Brain injury can turn a person's life upside down, and many survivors experience mental health difficulties. Headway Devon is able to provide support and information to help people come to terms with what has happened, peer support so that people can meet others who have had similar experiences, and signposting to other relevant support services.

Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council

Support for Black and Minority Ethnic individuals
PDREC provides support, advocacy and advice for BME individuals and their families who are experiencing or have experienced episodes of poor mental health or well-being. We can refer to specialist counselling services and in-house to Community Development Workers commissioned through the New Devon CCG. PDREC also provides fortnighly peer support groups for BAME men and women. Men and womens group runs on alternate weeks and individuals can self refer.

Plymouth and District MIND

Support for your mental health
We understand that mental health problems can affect how you live on a daily basis. We work to support people on their journey to recovery to get their lives back on track. You can talk to one of experienced support workers in a safe and confidential environment.

The Zone

Support for young people
We offer free and confidential support on a one to one basis to young people aged 13 - 25. Our drop in is open Monday to Friday between 12pm - 5pm. There's no need to make an appointment.

The Zito Partnership

Mental health groups: Psychological, Practical and Logistical support
The Zito Partnership will provide information and advice to enable people to cope and recover from their experience. In practice, this work involves responding to requests for help and information on a wide range of matters. Predominantly this means the process that families and others are exposed to in the case of homicide, suicide, violent crime, and severe harm.

Citizens Advice Devon

Mental health problems
If you are unable to work, have care needs or mobility problems because of a mental health condition, navigating the world of work, welfare benefits, housing, money and more can be a challenge. CAB is often able to help.

Stop Hate UK

Disability Hate Crime
Service users will be able to talk to trained Helpline Operators who can have a conversation about the issues they are facing to identify help and support that may help them cope and recover from the issues they are facing

First Light

Have you or are you experiencing any form of sexual abuse?
Any sort of abuse can really affect your mental health so it is important that you seek support. At Twelves Company we can help support you to take back control of your emotions and your life. Call us on 03458 121212 (Sexual Violence, Plymouth) or 0300 777 4 777 (Domestic Abuse, Cornwall) If so please contact us on 03458 121212 or visit our website to see how we can support you.

Is domestic abuse affecting your mental health?
Twelves Company can help. We will listen to you; we will give you information, advice and support if you want it. Our aim is to protect and support victims and their children. We are non-judgemental, we work with you at your pace, we do not tell you what you should or should not do, we do not make decisions for you - we simply work with you to help you identify the right decision for you and for your children and assist you to decide what you want to do next. Please contact us on 0300 777

Safer Stronger Consortium

Do you need support for your mental health issues?
In Cornwall SSC has a number of members who offer help and support to people with mental health issues to help cope and recover from the effects of crime these include; Pentreath, CASS, BF Adventure, White Gold, Wild and Konnect Cornwall. You can identify them by the Safer Stronger Logo. To be referred to them please contact the SSC Coordinator.

Equus Solutions

EQUUS SOLUTIONS Mental health groups
Equus Solutions delivers programs of Equine Assisted Therapy for a wide variety of client groups, including those effected by Depression - Anxiety - Relationship and Family issues - PTSD/Trauma issues - Addictions. EAT has been classified as a "Brief" intervention with a typical programmes running from 6 to 12 sessions.

Pentreath Ltd

Confidence building and raising self esteem
One to one intervention providing support and tools to increase motivation and confidence and raise self esteem.

Anxiety Management
One to one support to provide clients with tools to manage anxieties and breakdown barriers preventing people from progressing.

Managing your own mental health
One to one support to help people with ongoing mental health conditions to understand, manage and maintain their health for the longer term.

Communication Skills
One to one support to equip people with tools to communicate effectively and confidently

Health Management
One to one support to improve the health and lifestyle which currently has a negative impact on people's lives. How to work towards a healthy lifestyle, build exercise into daily routine, healthy shopping budgets etc.

Transport and social isolation
One to one intervention providing support for people who are isolated and not confident in accessing public transport due to rural difficulties or anxiety issues.

Young Minds

YoungMinds: The Voice for Young Peoples Mental Health and Wellbeing
With more than 850,000 children and young people in the UK being diagnosed with a mental health condition, YoungMinds offers a range of support for young people, parents and professionals across the UK.

Devon Community Opportunities, Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness: Advice Service
The national Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service fills a major gap in the information and help available to people with mental illness and their carers. We also provide 24/7 helplines covering particular areas or for particular groups of service users and carers, some of which are directly linked to crisis accommodation, working in partnership with local Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams. Call 0300 5000 927 Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm

BF Adventure

Support for people who experience mental health issues
Everyone is welcome at BF Adventure and we will do our best to make sure that everyone has a rewarding experience and that the service we offer meets your needs. We work with individuals, groups and families and we can provide additional, experienced, support for those with physical and learning disabilities through the includer network. Our activities are fully accessible and our staff team are skilled in enabling everyone to get the most out of the activities and in inspiring achievement.

Konnect Cornwall CIC

Mental health need not confine...
Many mental health issues are not considered as serious enough to demand consistent support from authorities leaving many with minimal support. At Konnect we have staff with considerable knowledge of mental health issues and are happy to assist such groups with training / motivational training as required. We know that with support and managed consideration many sufferers could lead perfectly normal lives. We look forward to seeing how we may help you.

RJ Working Healing the Harm

Facilitating safe and supported communications
RJ Working is committed to making restorative practices available for any member of the community

Tor Support Services

Counselling
We offer counselling to those aged 5-25 years old, living in Okehampton or the surrounding area. We have trained counsellors who can help in dealing with multiple problems, including Child Sexual Exploitation. We can work with children, Parents, careers and other family members together or alone.

Survivors Alliance North Devon CIC

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