What support is available over the Christmas period?
We understand that the Christmas period can be a really challenging time for lots of people. But, there is a lot of support out there, some of which is available to everyone throughout the holiday period. We’ve collated a wide range of services and charities so you can find the support you need in one place.
Higher Education students can use a service called Student Space: Home (studentspace.org.uk) out of hours and the HE Wellbeing Support Information page can be found here: Wellbeing Support – South Devon University Centre (ucsd.ac.uk)
Discover what’s available in our community below:
Food banks
Wellbeing Support For You
Useful Apps
Support for students
Safeguarding & Mental Health Support:
- Out of hours emergency safeguarding support: Torbay Emergency Duty Service or Devon Emergency Duty Service
- Out of hours & emergency mental health support: NHS Mental Health Contacts and MIND
- CAMHS Crisis Support For Under 18s 24/7: 0300 555 5000
Food Banks:
Torbay Food Bank Support: Food Banks | Torbay Food Alliance & Torbay PATH- 07763 398238
South Hams Food Bank Support: Foodbanks | South Hams District Council South Hams- 01803 861234 & Plymouth – 01752 668000
Newton Abbot/Teignbridge Food Bank Support: THAT Foodbank | Newton Abbot & Homeless in Teignbridge Support (HITS) Foodbank – Office hours: 01626 906371 • Emergencies: 01626 906371 (hitsfoodbank.org)
Pet Food Bank: Blue cross- 03007771593
Emergency Housing Out of Hours:
Torbay Council – 0300 456 4876
South Hams – 01803 867034
Teignbridge Council- 0330 678 2382
Plymouth Council – 01752 668000
