Our PCN Mental Health Practitioner Nurse is Philippa Ogborne-Cook, who is assisted by Support Worker Faith Donaghue. Philippa is a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and a non-medical prescriber. 

Faith works alongside the Mental Health Practitioner. The role of MHSW is a new, exciting, and developing role. It currently includes providing follow-up to patients after their initial assessments with the Mental Health Practitioner, supporting and educating patients during their recovery, empowering patients to take control of their recovery and access available services. The role also includes running clinics for annual reviews for those with Severe Mental Illnesses within the community.

The PCN MHP team are available to everyone at our practices over the age of 18.

To download a leaflet and find out more click HERE

To find out more about types of mental health conditions from the Mind website click HERE

If you feel that you are in crisis or need more urgent support, then please contact NHS111. 

Please note that there are other forms of support available:

• Samaritans 116 123 (free from mobile or landline)
• SHOUT - 24/7 text service - (Text Shout to 85258) 
• SANE 4.30pm-10.30pm - 0300 304 7000
• Papyrus - for young adults 0800 068 4141 
• Campaign against living miserably (CALM) for men – 0800 58 58 58
• Childline – 0800 1111

MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT CORNWALL: 0800 038 5300

DEVON FIRST RESPONSE: Dial 111 and select the Mental Health option

THE MOORINGS @ DEVON: 07850 927 064 (open 6pm to 11pm Thursday to Monday). Offers out-of-hours (Thursday-Monday 6pm-11pm) mental health support to anyone aged over 18. There is no need to be referred and no need for an appointment. Support is offered in person, over the phone, or via video call.  

If you are experiencing a trauma please click on the image to go to our TRAUMA page where you may find the service you need. Alternatively please contact us or use the emergency contact numbers at the top of this web page. 

For a listing of mental health support services in Devon and Cornwall please follow the links below: 

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES 

or MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Always contact your surgery if you wish to be advised further.

Devon Partnership Trust offers a hub of information and services to support people struggling with their mental health. To go to the hub, please click HERE

Cornwall patients can access services via the Cornwall hub:

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING CORNWALL 

or COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE

Talkworks is the talking therapy service for Devon - previously known as the Depression and Anxiety Service (DAS). Refer yourself online by clicking the link: TALKWORKS 

or calling 0300 555 3344

If you have a long-term condition, please mention this when referring yourself.

Talking Therapies (formerly Outlook Southwest) is the talking therapy service for Cornwall. Refer yourself online by clicking the link: TALKING THERAPIES

or calling 01208 871905

This line is available 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. It is NOT an urgent response line.

For a more in-depth look at the service click HERE

Find the right counsellor for your situation and location, plus useful articles to support counselling needs. Please be aware that most of those listed are private counsellors and charges will apply.

Website: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/

Directory of counsellors and psychotherpists by location and specialism. Please be aware that most of those listed are private counsellors and charges will usually apply.

Website: https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists

Safe space for people aged 18-35. Creative workshops, wellbeing walks and counselling sessions available through Counselling for Social Change, plus a whole lot more.

1, Broadclose Hill, Bude, EX23 8EQ (from July 2024).

Website: PEARL EXCHANGE

Panic attacks can be frightening. But there are things you can do during a panic attack that help, like breathing and grounding techniques. The Mental Haelth Foundation offers a brilliant website and guide to how to help manage panic attacks when they happen.

Read the guide: HERE

For useful information about calming breathing techniques to alleviate stress, anxiety and panic please go to the NHS webpage HERE.

Peer support group for men. Groups meet across Cornwall with one in Bude. Confidential and anonymous.

Website: MAN DOWN

Your Voice Cornwall is an organisation that offers a support network for women struggling with their mental health, across Cornwall.

Website: YOUR VOICE

Confidential support for farmers and their families.

Call: 03000 111 999

Website: FCN

A joining togather of 6 organisations dedicated to providing support for people experiencing challenges with their mental health. The goal of the Alliance is to improve access to services and identify new opportunities to support people across all of Devon’s communities, using a collaborative approach that reaches across and brings together partners from the statutory, voluntary and community sectors.

Website: https://www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/

National online psychiatry service - speak to a GMC registered private consultant psychiatrist from the comfort of your own home. Treating a wide range of mental health issues including  ADHD and ASD in adults and children, Stress, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and many more.

Website: Psychiatry UK

MIND provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. 

For information on types of mental health conditions click HERE

For courses on how to have conversations about mental health with others click HERE

Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Swimming for mental health, meets in Bude on the last sunday of every month. Other locations available. Contact via the website or on Instagram, where there's a big community.

Website: https://www.mentalhealthswims.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthswims/

Bude Peer Recovery Group runs every Wednesday from 10-12 noon at Neetside Community Centre,  Levens Road, Bude. For anyone wanting to improve their mental health and wellbeing. This is an ongoing group, with the opportunity to learn new skills, meet others, have a chat and get a bit of support.

Tel: 01208 892 855

Website: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/peer-recovery-groups/

Supported self-help is a free, 6-week guided programme being offered by MIND. Once you’ve signed up, they will get in touch to talk about the issues you’re dealing with. If supported self-help is right for you, together you’ll agree a programme of support. This can cover any of the following:

• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Coping with grief and loss
• Loneliness and feeling lonely
• Low self esteem
• Low mood and depression
• Managing anger
• Managing stress
• Understanding menopause

Tel: 01208 892 855

Website: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/supported-self-help/

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Run by Cornwall Hospice Care, this group is for people who are recently bereaved and find walking and connecting with nature helpful and healing. For more information and list of walks and other activities:

Website: https://www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk/our-community-services/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkTalkKernow

Tel: 01726 829874

Walking group based around Bude, all levels and abilities. Vibrant Facebook group:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/358075177601153/

Walking Group based around Holsworthy and surrounding villages. Meets weekly on a Friday and is free.

Website: https://holsworthywalkandtalk.co.uk/

Hope For Harm service for adults who self-harm as a way of coping with overwhelming emotional experiencing and/or psychological pain. Delivered by Clear, Emotional Trauma and Therapy Specialist service for Cornwall patients.

Tel: 01872 261147 

Webpage: Hope For Harm

Calm Harm is an award-winning app funded by teenage mental health charity stem4, to help manage the urge to self-harm. 

Download the app and find out what it's all about HERE

A peer support group for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Confidential support for survivors by survivors.

Tel: 07773 151080

Website: https://www.momentumdevon.org.uk/

Wild swimming groups for men in Cornwall, run as an offshoot of Man Down, using cold-water therapy as a route to better physical and mental health.

Website: HERE

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueballscornwall/

Also available and active on Istagram

The Cornwall Perinatal Mental Health Team specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and short-term treatment of women affected by a moderate to severe mental health illness in the preconception, antenatal and postnatal period.

Available Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm

Tel: 01872 246820

For a downloadable leaflet please click HERE

The Devon Perinatal Mental Health Service is dedicated to working with women in pregnancy and new mums who are concerned about their emotional or mental wellbeing. For those planning to have their babies at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital or at The Ladywell Unit, North Devon District Hospital.

Tel: 01392 674964

Website: HERE

For a really useful listing of groups and resources for those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, devised by Inclusion Cornwall click HERE

An LGBT+ led charity, proudly working with 1000’s of people each year to improve wellbeing and inclusion. Brilliant media platforms and community.

Safer Rainbow Project offers specialist support to the LGBT+ communities experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

Helpline: 0800 612 3010 free from UK mobiles and landlines (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)

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

The Moorings offer mental health support to anyone aged 18+ in the Devon area with 3 locations in Barnstaple, Exeter and Torquay.

The Mooring @ Barnstaple: The Voice Meeting Rooms, Belle Meadow Court, Albert Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8RJ 

Open 6pm-11pm Thursday to Monday

Tel: 07850 927 064

Website: HERE

Free, safe and anonymous online mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK.

Kooth is commissioned for 11-18 year olds

Qwell is commissioned for 19-25 year olds and ANY age parents/carers

Website: https://www.qwell.io/

Devon Mind and Step One charity have joined forces to offer mental health and wellbeing support to people across Devon. Online support or  in-person groups - nearest local group is currently Barnstaple.

Topics covered include: managing stress and anxiety, managing anger, building resilience and finding meaning and purpose in life.

Contact via website only.

Website: https://steponecharity.co.uk/devon-mind-x-step-one/

The Detox Handbook gives you the basic information you need if you are coming off, or thinking about coming off, any of the opiate drugs such as heroin or methadone.

https://www.edp.org.uk/the-detox-handbook/

Drug & Alcohol recovery service for Devon. Helping people to regain control of their lives, by building on strengths and supporting people to make healthy changes.

Website: https://www.edp.org.uk/together/

Tel: 0800 233 5444

Parent+ Support Group is for Caregivers who support family, friends or colleagues with mental health issues. Volunteer-led service where volunteers have all supported family & friends with mental health issues. An advisory board of professionals is available, tied in with local and national mental health services and networks. 

Tel: 07907 614 516

Website: https://www.parentalminds.org.uk/

The YoungMinds Helpline provides detailed information, advice and support to parents or main carers of children and young people aged 25 or under.

Tel: 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/

NSPCC offer support to parents or caregivers of young people experiencing anxiety or depression.

Helpline: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111 (for 18s or under)

Website: HERE

HOPE programmes run online or in-person in local communities in the southwest, and are aimed at empowering people to manage their wellbeing and to flourish in their working and personal lives. 

Hope programmes include: Living with Long Covid, Parenting children with autism, Living with Multiple Sclerosis etc.

Website: https://www.h4c.org.uk/courses

BEAT is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

Really great support hub.

Tel: 0808 801 0677

Website: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Ember is a 6-week programme for adults living in Cornwall and struggling with binge-eating disorder (BED). It is delivered by Cornwall Mind and the Cornwall Adult Eating Disorder Service. The programme combines CBT, compassion focus, mindfulness, nutrition, psychoeducations and body image treatments.

To be referred please contact your practice as you will need to be referred by one of the clinical team.

Cornwall suicide prevention charity, working together to ensure every young woman up to age 25 feels safe, understood, supported and empowered.

On Facebook, Instagram & Twitter

Website: https://georgiasvoice.co.uk/

Meets at the Ockment Centre, Okehampton alternate Wednesdays, 1-3m. This is a voluntary group for adults who have any mental health concerns; their companions and carers are also very welcome.

Tel: 07933 663796 (in advance of attending)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OMHPSG/  

Pentreath works Collaboratively with Citizens Advice Cornwall (CAC) to deliver specialist Mental Health & Debt support through the People in Mind Project to anyone aged 16 and above living in Cornwall.

The aims of the People in Mind project are:

• Reduce suicide rate in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
• Improve Wellbeing
• Increase Social Connection

Access is 8am-8pm, 365 days of the year

Tel: 01872 266383 (Cornwall Community Gateway)

Website: HERE

Service developed by The Stroke Association for stroke survivors who live in Cornwall. Provision of individual counselling sessions and also helping people to explore issues such as loss, adjustment, relationships, and building confidence and self-esteem. 

Service leaflet please click HERE

Tel: 01872 301689

Website: click HERE

Bude Stroke Support meet at Neetside Community Centre, Neetside, Bude, EX23 8LB on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Contact: Ken Ashman                            Email: ashmanken@gmail.com

Anxiety UK delivers a wide range of services including:

• Therapy services
• Helpline & text support
• Courses and groups
• Webinars and Podcasts
• Anxious Times magazine

Helpline: 03444 775774 (Mon-Friday: 9.30am to 5.50pm)

Website: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

ieso therapists provide text-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) informed by a scientific understanding of what works, why it works and when it works best. They are able to treat:

• anxiety
• depression
• OCD
• PTSD
• phobias
• sleep problems
• social anxiety
• stress

Tel: 0800 074 5560

Website: https://www.iesohealth.com/

The criminal justice liaison and diversion team is an all age service and works with people living in Cornwall who are suspected of committing an offence and have mental health needs, learning disabilities, drug and alcohol problems or another identified vulnerability.

Tel: 01208 834747

Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/criminal-justice-liaison-diversion-team/

Charity aimed at helping all serving and retired members of the UK's fire family to live healthier and happier lives.

Whether you’re looking to make positive changes to your lifestyle, or in need of support with recovery from injury or illness, the charity offers a wide range of wellness and practical support.

Support Line: 0800 389 8820

Website: https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/

Police Care UK is a charity for serving and veteran police officers and staff, volunteers, and their families who have suffered any physical or psychological harm as a result of policing.

Tel: 0300 012 0030

Website: https://www.policecare.org.uk/

The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC) provides a range of services to support the mental health, physical rehabilitation, and financial wellbeing of the UK’s ambulance staff, their family members, students, and ambulance service volunteers.

Tel: 02477 987 922

Web:https://www.theasc.org.uk/

Able Futures are mental health specialists who can help you cope with any difficulties that are affecting your focus and time at work. They help people tackle issues such as stress, depression and anxiety in the workplace and elsewhere.

Tel: 0800 321 3137

Website: https://able-futures.co.uk/

A free, national mental health support charity for the biker community, creating meaningful opportunities for biker wellbeing and providing support to reduce the number of people ending their lives by suicide.

They offer

• 1:1 peer support
• events, activities and project
• partnership with industry, retailers and bike clubs

Also on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube

Website: https://mhmotorbike.com/

Working with individuals and organisations in Devon who have experienced mental health challenges to join us through membership, events, online forums and more… as much or as little as they wish.

Bideford-based Recovery Devon believe that with the right support and help, people with mental health issues can and do recover, and live meaningful and purposeful lives of their own choosing. 

Active on all social media platforms.

Tel: 07394 367 678 (Hilda Kalap)

Website: https://recoverydevon.co.uk/

The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you, or a loved one stay safe in crisis.

To find out more and download the app go to:

Website: https://www.stayalive.app/

Information article from Royal College of Psychiatrists for anyone who wants to know more about stopping antidepressants. It describes:

If you feel you would benefit from counselling services, there are a wide range of services and therapies available. Please click on the image to go to the counselling services listing.

Please click on the image for a link to our Bereavement Advice page where you will find full advice on what to do when someone dies, and support agencies available to you during a time of current or historical bereavement and/or loss. 

Please click on the image to the left to find out more about neurodevelopmental/neurodiverse conditions, including ADHD and ASD.

Please click on the image to find a list of sleep support services available for self-help support and information.

As a registered Veteran Friendly Practice we want to support our serving and retired HM Forces personnel. Please click on the image to go to our dedicated Forces Veterans page for information and support links.

Our Mental Health Practitioner team are not commissioned to have consultations with anyone underthe age of 18. Click on the image to go to the Under 18 support page.