Note: Inclusion of a link to another organisation's web site does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of that organisation or site by Devon County Council.

Devon County County pages information about services, support and advice

Alzheimer's Society a charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.

Aware a group of interested patients, relatives and mental health professionals, whose aims are to assist that section of the population who are directly affected by depression.

BBC Health Pages relating to mental illness.

Direct Gov where to find support and information about mental health.

Headway support for people with a brain injury and those who care for them.

Mental Health Foundation aim to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems.

Mind for better mental health.

Rethink working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.

Sane meeting the challenge of mental illness.

The Matthew Trust provides last stop support and care for people aged 8 years old and upwards, living in all communities of our society throughout the UK, who have a mental health problem of any kind.

WAND helpline for mental health support.

Wellness Devon information and support for people in Devon.

Workways provides information, advice and practical assistance to enable easier access to learning and work. If mental health is an issue in finding or maintaining employment, training, learning opportunities and voluntary work, then WorkWAYS may be able to help.

Office of the Public Guardianship supports and promotes decision making for those who lack capacity or would like to plan for their future, within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

The Mental Capacity Act aims to protect people who cannot make decisions for themselves due to a learning disability or a mental health condition, for example Alzheimer's disease, or for any other reason. It provides clear guidelines for carers and professionals about who can take decisions in which situations.