Plymouth OptionsIf you’re living in Plymouth, you can self-refer to Plymouth Options for support with:anxietystresslow mooddepressionother common mental health difficulties. The service can help you access talking therapies and practical support to improve your wellbeing. Get started here - Plymouth Options  Devon Mind Devon Mind offers a range of free wellbeing resources, webinars, courses and activities to help you better understand and manage your mental health. Popular topics include:understanding and managing stressanxiety supportemotional regulationself-care and wellbeinganger managementtrauma and shame awareness. You can also find wellbeing activities and group sessions such as:yogaCouch to 5Kcold water swimmingbouldering courses. Get started here - Courses & Workshops | Devon Mind, leading the fight for mental health in Devon Alternatively, explore the Emotional Regulation Webinar This webinar explores:understanding emotionsrecognising emotional dysregulationpractical coping techniquesstrategies for managing difficult feelings. Step One - BeWell Courses and WorkshopsStep One offers free online wellbeing workshops covering a range of topics that support positive mental health and resilience. Examples include:Managing Your AngerThe Food and Mood Connectionother wellbeing and self-help workshops throughout the year. Able FuturesA free service providing confidential mental health support for people who are in work, returning to work or thinking about work. https://www.able-futures.co.uk Social PrescribingMany GP practices can help connect people with local support, activities and community services through social prescribing. This can be particularly helpful if loneliness, stress, caring responsibilities or life events are affecting your wellbeing. Speak to your GP practice to find out more.

If you're looking for support around your identity, wellbeing or life experiences, these organisations can help. LGBT FoundationProvides emotional support, advice and information through its helpline and email service. Support includes:listening supportinformation and guidancesignposting to specialist services. Contact:Call 0345 330 3030Email helpline@lgbt.foundation SwitchboardA confidential support service for LGBTQ+ people. Whether you want advice, information or simply someone to listen, Switchboard provides a safe space to talk openly and honestly.Contact:Call 0800 011 9100 Mindline Trans+A support helpline for trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people, as well as friends, family members and supporters.Contact:Call 0300 330 5468

Did you know that Universal Credit customers can access mental health services free of charge through their Jobcentre Work Coach? Plymouth's Jobcentre teams work with Pentreath and Livewell Southwest to provide additional mental health and wellbeing support for people receiving Universal Credit. The service can help improve confidence, manage wellbeing challenges and support you to move closer to work when you're ready. Interested? Pop a note in your UC journal or bring it up in your next Work Coach meeting to get started with a referral.

If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, call 999. For urgent mental health support and advice: Immediate SupportNHS First Response – call 111 and select the mental health option (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)Samaritans – call 116 123 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)Shout – text SHOUT to 85258 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)Papyrus HOPELINE247 (for under 35s) – call 0800 068 4141 or text 88247 Additional SupportMental Health Matters – 0300 323 0139Head Space Plymouth – 07890 257614 (evening support)SANEline – 0300 304 7000 Remember, reaching out for support is a positive step. You do not need to wait until things become overwhelming.