Mental Health & Wellbeing
Crisis and Helplines
Below are free helplines where you can speak to someone when you’re feeling down or desperate.
In an emergency, where you are at a risk of self-harm call
NHS out of hours – they will help you find the support and help you need
Samaritans
Samaritans
Anxiety Helpline
Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide Helpline
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) for men
SANE
Anxiety UK (Monday-Fridays 9:30am-5:30pm)
Anxiety UK text service
Childline - Worries about the world
Suicide prevention - Stay Alive App
Further Links
Next Steps is pleased to be working in conjunction with a number of charities and organisations within the field of death, dying and bereavement. By working together we can share resources and reach out to more people.
BACP
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Citizens Advice
We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. Our network of charities offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
Devon Library
Kingsbridge Library serves the market town of Kingsbridge and the many surrounding villages, and has between 250 and 450 visitors a day. It is located near the main car park and bus station, with easy level access.
Independent Age
A charity founded over 150 years ago, we’re independent so you can be. We offer regular friendly contact and a strong campaigning voice, Independent Age can provide you and your family with clear, free and impartial advice on the issues that matter: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility.
Kingsbridge Care Hub
Kingsbridge Care Hub are a charitable organisation. We promote the welfare of the elderly community within the parish of Kingsbridge and its neighbouring parishes. We provide an active social and wellbeing service for anyone over the age of 55.
Living Well Dying Well
We encourage reflection on how to live life fully, while planning and preparing for the end of life. Our courses, training, conversations and services help people think about it, talk about it and plan for it, in a safe and supportive way.
ManKind Initiative
Helping men escape domestic abuse.
Mental Health & Money Advice
Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money.
Mind
Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Samaritans
The Samaritans offer free help 24 hours a day. Call 116 123 or click the link for more ways to contact them.
External Links Disclaimer
Although we make every effort to ensure the further links listed here are accurate, up to date and relevant, NEXT STEPS cannot take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers. This is because:
- we do not produce them or maintain/update them
- we cannot change them
- they can be changed without our knowledge or agreement
A link does not imply an endorsement of a site. Likewise, not linking to a particular site does not imply lack of endorsement.
If you come across any external links that do not work, we would be grateful if you could let us know by emailing: info@next-steps.org