Caring for Cornwall
Office - A105, Advent House, Station Approach Victoria Cornwall, PL268LG
tel - 01726 210795, email - office@eximiahealth.org
Local Organisations and Charities
Well-Being
Please find below a list of organisations and charities to help your well-being and assist in times of poor mental health
Elderly
Age UK
Advice, information, benefits guidance, friendship services and practical support to help older people remain independent.
Older people, families and carers.
Independent Age
Free advice on care, money, housing and welfare benefits in later life.
Older people and relatives seeking independent advice.
https://www.independentage.org
Age Concern Cornwall
Local advice, wellbeing activities and support services across Cornwall.
Older adults living in Cornwall.
https://www.ageconcerncornwall.org.uk
U3A (University of the Third Age)
Learning, hobbies and social groups run by members.
Retired and semi-retired adults.
Royal Voluntary Service
Volunteer support including companionship and community services.
Older adults and vulnerable people.
https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Reengage
Social groups and telephone befriending to reduce loneliness.
People aged 75+ experiencing loneliness.
Good Neighbours Schemes
Local volunteer schemes offering practical help and social support.
Older or vulnerable people needing community support.
To be added (local schemes)
Dementia
Alzheimer's Society
Advice, dementia support services, education and helpline.
People living with dementia, families and carers.
Dementia UK
Specialist Admiral Nurse support and advice.
Families affected by dementia.
Cornwall Memory Café Network
Friendly community cafés providing information and peer support.
People with dementia and carers in Cornwall.
https://www.cornwallmemorycafes.co.uk
Young Onset Dementia Support
Information and peer support for younger people with dementia.
People diagnosed before age 65 and their families.
https://www.youngdementianetwork.org
Singing for the Brain
Group singing sessions promoting wellbeing and social connection.
People with dementia and carers.
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/dementia-support-services/singing-for-the-brain
Admiral Nurse Service
Specialist dementia nurses offering expert guidance.
Families caring for someone with dementia.
https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/admiral-nurses/
Mental Health
Mind
Mental health information, advocacy and local support.
Anyone experiencing mental health difficulties.
Cornwall Mind
Mental wellbeing services and community support across Cornwall.
People living in Cornwall.
Outlook South West
NHS talking therapies for common mental health conditions.
Adults with anxiety, depression and related conditions.
NHS Talking Therapies
Evidence-based psychological therapies available through the NHS.
Adults experiencing anxiety or depression.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
Samaritans
Confidential emotional support 24 hours a day.
Anyone in emotional distress.
PAPYRUS
Suicide prevention support for young people.
Young people under 35 and those supporting them.
Man Down
Cornwall charity supporting men's mental health through peer groups.
Men aged 18+ in Cornwall.
https://www.mandown-cornwall.co.uk
Andy's Man Club
Free peer-to-peer support groups for men.
Men aged 18+.
SHOUT
Free confidential text support available 24/7.
Anyone needing immediate mental health support.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Suicide prevention and mental wellbeing support.
Anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
Disclaimer
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