Mental Health Support & Useful Links

You don't have to face things alone

Looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health.

At Healthy Minds Cornwall CIC, we believe that everyone should be able to access appropriate information, support and encouragement when they need it.

We provide wellbeing-focused activities and support, but we are not a replacement for NHS services, medical treatment, counselling or specialist mental-health services.

We have therefore brought together some useful organisations and services that can provide additional help.

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 If you need urgent help

If you or someone else is experiencing a mental-health crisis, help is available.

NHS 111 – Mental Health Support

In Cornwall, you can call 111 and select option 2 to speak with a mental-health professional.

This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people of any age.

Emergency – Call 999

Call 999 or go to your nearest Emergency Department if:

- Someone is in immediate danger

- Someone has seriously injured themselves

- Someone has taken an overdose

- You do not feel that you can keep yourself or someone else safe

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Someone to talk to

Samaritans

The Samaritans provide confidential emotional support to anyone who is struggling to cope or simply needs someone to talk to.

Telephone: 116 123

Available free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Shout

Shout is a free, confidential 24/7 text support service for anyone experiencing a mental-health crisis or struggling to cope.

Text SHOUT to 85258

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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

CALM provides support particularly aimed at helping men who are struggling with difficult thoughts or feelings.

Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

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🌿 Support in Cornwall

People in Mind

People in Mind provides non-urgent mental-health support for people aged 16 and over in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Support is accessed through the Community Gateway.

Telephone: 01872 266383

Available 7 days a week, 8am–8pm.

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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS mental-health services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, including information, self-help resources and specialist services.

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NHS Talking Therapies

NHS Talking Therapies can provide support for difficulties including:

- Anxiety

- Depression and low mood

- Stress

- PTSD

- OCD

- Other common mental-health problems

You can usually refer yourself without seeing your GP first.

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Cornwall Mind

Cornwall Mind provides a range of support and wellbeing activities, including peer support, groups and activities designed to promote good mental health.

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Pentreath

Pentreath is a Cornwall-based organisation supporting people experiencing mental-health difficulties through activities, education, personal development and employment support.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Children & Young People

Childline

Childline provides free, confidential support for children and young people.

Telephone: 0800 1111

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YoungMinds

YoungMinds provides information and support relating to children and young people's mental health, including resources for parents and carers.

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Kooth

Kooth provides online mental-health and wellbeing support for young people, including access to online resources and a supportive community.

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Papyrus – HOPELINEUK

Papyrus provides confidential support for young people experiencing thoughts of suicide, and for people concerned about a young person.

Telephone: 0800 068 4141

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Cornwall CAMHS

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service provides specialist mental-health support for children and young people in Cornwall.

Telephone: 01209 881600

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🧠 Information & Self-Help

Every Mind Matters

The NHS Every Mind Matters website provides practical advice and tools to help you look after your mental wellbeing, including support with:

- Stress

- Anxiety

- Sleep

- Low mood

- Building healthy habits

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NHS Mental Health

The NHS website provides reliable information about mental-health conditions, symptoms, treatments and where to seek help.

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Cornwall Council – Mental Health Resources

Cornwall Council provides a useful collection of local and national mental-health organisations, resources and support services.

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💙 Looking after your mental wellbeing

You don't have to wait until you're experiencing a mental-health crisis before looking after your wellbeing.

Small, regular actions can make a difference.

Try to:

Connect – spend time with people who make you feel supported.

Be active – regular movement and time outdoors can benefit both physical and mental wellbeing.

Learn – developing a new skill or pursuing an interest can improve confidence and wellbeing.

Give – helping others can create a sense of purpose and connection.

Take notice – make time to notice the world around you and how you are feeling.

And remember: asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.

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🤝 How Healthy Minds Cornwall CIC can help

Healthy Minds Cornwall CIC aims to promote positive mental wellbeing within our local communities.

We believe that prevention, education, connection and early support can all play an important role in helping people maintain healthier minds.

Our activities are intended to complement existing health, mental-health and community services, rather than replace them.

If you think you could benefit from our support, please get in touch.

Healthy Minds Cornwall CIC

Promoting healthier minds and stronger communities across Cornwall.

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Important information

The organisations and services listed on this page are independent of Healthy Minds Cornwall CIC unless we specifically state otherwise.

The information is provided for general guidance and signposting. Services, eligibility criteria, opening hours and contact details can change, so please check the organisation's own website for the most up-to-date information.

Healthy Minds Cornwall CIC does not provide emergency mental-health services.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.

If you are experiencing a mental-health crisis in Cornwall, call NHS 111 and select option 2.