Useful services in the community - Education and Families

Find useful services, community support groups and events near you

These are the groups that the Family Hub are aware of and not a finite list. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Family Hub cannot accept any responsibility for mistakes and it is parents / carers responsibility to check that groups are running.

Baby and toddler groups

Family Information Directory

Find Childcare in Devon is Devon County Council’s Family Information Directory. Whether your child is a baby or tweenager you can search for nurseries, after school clubs, childminders, holiday clubs and more here!

Bubba Hub

Bubba Hub is a community resource based in Devon created by a mother for parents and caregivers who are looking for a place to take their little ones

Learn Devon

Learn Devon offer a range of courses and qualifications for adult learners.

Talkworks, talking therapies service - self refer online or call 0300 555 3344 poster

Free NHS mental health support for parents across Devon

If you are struggling with low mood, anxious thoughts, sleep difficulties or aren’t quite feeling yourself, help is available.

TALKWORKS is Devon’s free and confidential NHS Talking Therapies service, here to help adults over the age of 18, living in Devon (outside Plymouth which is covered by Plymouth Talking Therapies), improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Treatment and support includes one-to-one sessions with a therapist, access to employment support, interactive group courses, wellbeing workshops and online self-help.

You do not need a referral from a GP to access TALKWORKS’ services, you can refer yourself online or over the phone. For more information on the different treatment options and therapy services, please visit the TALKWORKS website or call 0300 555 3344.

Dad’s House

Dad’s House aims to support dads to ensure that children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement.

Parental Minds

Parental Minds is a community interest company based in Honiton, East Devon. Exploring new pathways to mental health support. Parental Minds aim to empower curiosity around mental healthcare through peer support, resource development, research, collaboration and networking.