Help with your mental health

If you feel worried about your mental health or that of a loved one or a friend, you can call the helpline on 0800 923 9323.
Who is this helpline available to?
First Response is available to anyone in Plymouth at the time of experiencing a mental health crisis.

You do not need to be an existing service user of Livewell.

Just call us on 0800 923 9323 if you need help 24/7.

When you call, you will be given two options:

If you are a child or young person, or you are calling about a child or young person under the age of 18, press 1
If you are an adult or you are calling about an adult, press 2

This line is also open 24/7 to other health and care professionals and emergency responders such as the police, paramedics and GPs, if they need advice when working with an individual experiencing mental health difficulties or if you’d like to refer someone. You will be given further options once you have pressed 1 or 2 depending on who you are calling to refer.

Useful phone numbers

First response

24/7 Helpline

Available to adults over the age of 18 who are in Plymouth atthe time of experiencing a mental health crisis

Phone: 0800 923 9323

Plymouth Options

Free and confidential

Offering telephone, video and online support for people experiencing mental health problems such as stress, low mood and depression.

Phone 01752 435 419 or email plymouthoptions@nhs.net

Young People

24/7 Helpline

If you are under 18 and living in Plymouth you can call for mental health support and advice, 24/7.

Phone 01752 435 122

Urgent Help

If you are at risk of causing yourself harm, call 999

You can call the Samaritans on 116 123

Head Space offers 1:1 telephone appointments 07890 257 614

Valued lives, 7 days a week, 5pm - midnight, 01209 901 438