Wellbeing Services
Resources and self-help materials
Below is a list of contacts external to the University of Exeter who you may wish to contact for support. We also provide lists of useful Self-help books and Online self-help resources.
External contacts (grouped by nature of issue)
Face to face counselling and support
| Name / Address | Contact number / Email | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cruse | 01392 272406 Helpline: 08444 77940 www.cruse.org.uk |
Telephone and face to face support for bereavement and loss |
| Margaret Jackson Centre 4 Barnfield Hill Exeter EX1 1SR |
01392 256711 www.margaretjackson.org.uk |
Low cost counselling service, self referral, sliding scale of fees. |
| Palace Gate Counselling 3 Palace Gate Exeter EX1 1JA |
01392 205804 | Low cost counselling service, self referral, sliding scale of fees. |
| South Devon Psychotherapy and Counselling Services | 01803 867413 inf@devontherapy.co.uk |
Offer one-to-one, couple and group psychotherapy for a fee. |
| Mental Wellbeing and Access Compass House 52 Magdalene Rd Exeter EX2 4TL |
01392 207799 | NHS Centre runs groups on a variety of issues and stress management courses. Also low cost counselling via GP referral. |
| In Touch Youth Counselling Service Exeter | 01392 424767 Text 07816 420811 |
Free and confidential counselling service for 13 to 25 year olds living in Exeter. |
| BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) | 01455 883316 bacp@bacp.co www.bacp.co.uk |
Can give information and advice about finding a private accredited counsellor or psychotherapist in your area.Some health insurances include counselling fees. |
| RELATE | 01392 275681 reception@exrelate.org.uk |
Counselling for couples re relationship difficulties. |
| UBUNTU Wat Tyler House Exeter EX4 6PD |
01392 201572 ubuntucommunityservices.org.uk |
Counselling and group work for members of black and minority ethnic communities. |
| NACOA - National Association for Children of Alcoholics | Helpline: 0800 3583456 www.nacoa.org.uk helpline@nacoa.org.uk> |
Offers advice and information, free confidential helpline. |
Abuse/ violence
| Name | Contact | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline (For men and women) | 0808 800 0188 | 7 – 10pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. |
| SAFE - Stop Abuse For Everyone | 0800 328 3970 | 24 hour Domestic Abuse Crisis Line |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse Line | 01752 223584 (Plymouth) | 7 – 9pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday. |
| Victim Support Devon | 0845 6761020 | Local rate helpline, 9am – 5pm., Monday to Friday. |
| Devon Rape Crisis Service | Helpline: 01392 204174 info@devonrapecrisis.org.uk www.devonrapecrisis.org.uk |
Free and confidential listening, advocacy and support to women across Devon. |
Alcohol and drugs
| Name / website | Contact | Opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Drug and Alcohol Services | 0845 3719988 | Helpline open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. |
| Addaction Charlotte Hadaway |
01392 431588 | Helpline open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
0845 769 7555 (Helpline) | For daily meetings in Exeter call 01752 791111, 9am – 10.30pm answer phone on over night. |
| Drugline/Talk to Frank | 0800 776600 | 24 hour free phone helpline. |
| Drinkline | 0800 9178282 | 24 hour free phone helpline. |
Depression, anxiety, stress
| Name / address | Contact | Description / opening times |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans | 01392 411711 0845 7909090 jo@samaritans.org |
Exeter drop in service 9.30am - 9.30pm every day except Tues and Thurs (10.30am– 9.30pm). Also 24 hour helpline. |
| VOICE | 01392 275284 Internal free phone 4000/4001 www.exetervoice.co.uk |
Listening and information service for students, 8am – 8pm term time. |
| No Panic www.nopanic.org.uk |
0808 8080545 | Free phone, 10am – 10pm. |
| Student Depression www.studentdepression.org |
Information, resources and real student stories. | |
| MIND www.mind.org.uk |
0845 7660163 (Info line) | Information and self help on a wide range of topics. |
| Chinese Mental Health Association Zenith House 155 Curtain Road London EC2A 3QY |
0207 6131008 (Office line) 0845 1228660 (Helpline) wahsum@cmha.org.uk |
Offers a range of services to members of the Chinese community in Britain. |
| SANE | 08457 678000 (Helpline) 6pm to 11pm | |
| Depression and Anxiety Service Compass House, Magdalen Road, Exeter |
01392 675630 | DASS is an NHS service offering CBT based therapies, you can self refer. |
Eating disorders
| Name / address | Contact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| National Centre for Eating Disorders www.eating-disorders.org.uk |
0845 838 2040 | Extensive self-help section |
| BEAT (beating eating disorders) | 0845 6341414 (helpline) www.b-eat.co.uk |
Comprehensive site for all Those affected by eating disorders. |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
| Name / website | Contact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Intercom Trust | 0800 612 3010 helpline@intercomtrust.org.uk |
Support, legal advice and information about local resources, office hours. |
| Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement | www.lgcm.org.uk | |
| London Lesbian and Gay Helpline | 0207 8377324 | 24/7 helpline |
| Transgender Zone | www.transgenderzone.com |
Self harm
| Name / website | Contact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| National Self Harm Network www.nshn.co.uk |
info@nshn.co.uk | |
| Bristol Crisis Service for Women www.users.zetnet.co.uk/bcsw |
0117 9251119 | 9pm – 12.30am Fri and Sat, 6pm – 9pm Sunday. |
| Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.uk |
Produce useful booklet, ‘The Truth About Self Harm’, can be downloaded from site. | |
| Papyrus www.papyrus-uk.org |
Site especially for young people feeling suicidal and their family and friends. |
Bullying
| Name / website | Contact | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bullying UK www.bullying.co.uk |
help@bullying.co.uk | Offers a range of self help materials and links to other related sites. |
| University harassment advisers |
Cancer
| Name / Address | Contact number / Email | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Force Centre Corner House, Barrack Road Exeter EX2 5JW |
forcefr@forcecancercharity.co.uk 01392 406151 |
Offers a wide range of support, including counselling, to anyone affected by cancer, including friends and family |
Health
| Name / Address | Contact number / Email | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Direct | 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk |
Able to carry out assessments, advise and signpost |
| NHS Walk in Centres (Exeter) | Sidwell Street - 01392 276892 RD&E Hospital - 01392 406304 |
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| Devon Doctors/ On Call GP | 084567 10270 | Out of hours G.P.service |
| Sexual Health Line | 0800 567123 | Free and confidential service on all aspect of sexual health |
| Accident and Emergency RD&E Hospital, Exeter |
01392 411611 |
University Support Services
| Name / Address | Contact number / Email | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility Service | 01392 723880 | Support and advice for students with a disability |
| Mullti Faith Chaplaincy | 01392 723 649 | Information and contacts for many different faiths |
| Health Centre, Reed Mews, Streatham Campus |
01392 676606 studenthealth@exeter.ac.uk |
G.P. service for students |
| International Student Office 8th Floor, Laver Building |
intoff@exeter.ac.uk 01392 723405 |
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| Student Advice Centre 1st. Floor, Devonshire House |
01392 723520 | |
| Wellbeing Services (The integrated counselling and Mental Health teams) |
01392 724381 wellbeing@exeter.ac.uk |
Support and information for any student in distress and/or with a mental health issue. |
| Student Learning Skills |
01392 725721 |
Offer a range of support with different study skills. |
