Urgent 24/7 mental health support for adults in Plymouth

Anyone worried about their mental health can now get 24/7 support, thanks to the First Response Service.

Livewell's First Response Service is available 24/7 to offer support, advice and signposting to those in Plymouth struggling with their mental health via NHS 111 – select the mental health option.

If your mental or emotional state gets worse, or you’re in crisis or despair, it’s important to get help quickly. You’re not alone – talk to someone you trust. You can also contact the Samaritans who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can call the Samaritans on 116 123, email them via jo@samaritans.org, visit your local branch or write to them at Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA.

Head Space offers an out-of-hours service for people who consider that they are approaching a mental health crisis. The service aims to provide a non-clinical setting with a safe, calm and structured environment, where individuals can go to access peer support. Learn more.

If you’re experiencing a crisis and this isn’t something you’ve experienced before, please contact your GP who will be able to refer you to a community mental health team. If your crisis occurs at night or the weekend, you can contact NHS 111, or Devon Doctors who provide out of hours primary care.

If you’re already known to our services, please contact your community mental health team (working hours are 9am-5pm, Monday – Friday). If your crisis occurs at night or the weekend, please contact Mental Health Matters.

If you are at risk of causing yourself harm, please call 999 or visit your local A&E department.

For information when you are in an emergency you can visit Marbles Lost and Found. 

The NSPCC has website/helpline for children and young people struggling at this time. Worried about what’s happening right now? If you‘re feeling anxious about coronavirus, the NSPCC have got the advice for you! This includes calming activites and advice to help you cope. Click the link below for more information -

Click here to visit the Child Line Website