If you or someone else is at risk of death or serious injury, call 999 and ask for the police and/or ambulance immediately.
If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment.
It's important to know that support services are available for you to access, whatever you’re going through.
Local Emergency Departments |
If you need to go to an emergency department, here are your local hospitals.
Plymouth |
Exeter |
| Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH |
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter EX2 5DW |
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Torquay |
Barnstaple |
| Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA |
North Devon District Hospital Raleigh Park Barnstaple EX31 4JB |
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24/7 Crisis Support |
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Samaritans
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Mental Health Matters |
| Open 24/7 for anyone to call about their mental health or wellbeing in a crisis. The number is free from any phone and available 365 days a year. | Available 24/7 for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. | 24/7 emotional support helpline for anyone in the South West experiencing mental distress. Local support is also available in Barnstaple, Exeter, and Torquay. You can find out more here. |
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Other Out-of-Hours Support |
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Head Space |
SANEline |
NSP Helpline |
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Out-of-hours service (including pre-bookable appointments) for people who may be approaching a mental health crisis. Open 7 days a week, 6pm-midnight. |
Specialist emotional support, guidance, and information for anyone affected by mental illness, family, friends, and carers. Open 7 days a week, 4pm–10pm. |
Supportive listening service available to anyone having thoughts of suicide. Open 7 days a week, 6pm–midnight. |
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