Tavistock Service Listings
Looking for support in and around Tavistock? Our Intouch Tavi directory provides an expansive list of local services to help meet your needs.
WELLBEING
| Active Devon’s Wellbeing Walks (Tavistock) | Free easy access walks led by friendly walk leaders. Starting 10.30 am Tuesdays, meeting at Tavistock Wharf PL19 8AT. No need to book. Suitable for wheelchair users. Dogs welcome. | Sue Body 07990 586758 Email: suebody46@gmail.com |
| Age UK | Free confidential helpline for older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals | 0800 055 6112 8am-7pm, 365 days a year https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ |
| Andy’s Man Club | Men’s mental health and support | info@andysmanclub.co.uk https://andysmanclub.co.uk/ |
| Brentor & Moor Compassionate Neighbours | Help and support for those with life-limiting conditions | 01822 860799 or 07776 373140 bmcneighbours@gmail.com https://bmcneighbours.org/ |
| British Red Cross | Emotional support and mobility aids | 0344 871 11 11 https://www.redcross.org.uk/ |
| Care Direct | Support & advice for older adults in Devon | 0345 155 1007 https://www.devon.gov.uk/care-and-health/ |
| Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (hosted by Home Instead) | Friendly beneficial therapy with interactive games for those living with dementia. Monday mornings at Tavistock Library. Booking essential. | Lynn Roddy 01822 258292 Email: enquiries@ttv.homeinstead.co.uk https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/tavistock-tamar-valley/ |
| Cycling without Age Trishaw Rides (hosted by Home Instead) | “Feel the wind in your hair!” Enjoy the physical and wellbeing benefits of volunteer led trishaw rides. Booking essential. | Lynn Roddy 01822 258292 Email: enquiries@ttv.homeinstead.co.uk https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/tavistock-tamar-valley/ |
| Dartmoor Preservation Association | Short, guided walks and volunteer outdoor conservation activities | 01822 890646/01822 890225 info@dartmoorpreservation.co.uk https://www.dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/ |
| Devon in Sight | Practical help & advice to people who are blind or partially sighted, to help lead a full life | Helpline: 01392 876 666 (Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm) https://devoninsight.org.uk/ |
| Elder Tree Befriending Service | Preventative service for over 50s (mainly in Plymouth but includes Tavistock) delivering innovative health and social engagement activities with 5 strands: one-to-one support; social inclusion; active lives, volunteering, Active Men group | 01752 227447 office@eldertreebefriending.co.uk https://eldertreeplymouth.co.uk/ |
| Farming Community Network | Help & support to farmers & those in allied industries | 03000 111999 (7am-11pm everyday) https://fcn.org.uk/ |
| Filo Project | Small group day care for older people | 0333 939 8225 info@thefiloproject.co.uk https://www.thefiloproject.co.uk |
| Fire Service Safety | Advice from home safety team on smoke alarms, arson threats; free home visits | 0800 05 02 999 https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/ |
| Friendship Group (hosted by Devon People First) | Online group for those with learning disabilities | 07702 193487 dpf@involve-middevon.org.uk |
| Friends of the Wharf | Lectures, films, live music, and events | 01822 611166 https://tavistockwharf.com |
| Geezers’ Club (at Duke of York, Tavistock) | Men’s meet up to reduce isolation and loneliness ‘Just a few geezers, meeting up, making friends, having a chat. No pressure!’ | Danny on 07761 644840 Facebook |
| Get Changed Theatre Company | Theatre company for adults with learning disabilities | 07941 648059 info@getchanged.com https://getchanged.com/ |
| Grief Friendship Group (hosted by Horrabridge Love Your Neighbour) | Offering friendship and support to all those bereaved in Horrabridge and Tavistock area | Meets alternate Thursdays (1st and 3rd of month) 5-7pm in Village Hall. Ali Mansfield Email: ali@tmc.me.uk |
| Independent Age | Impartial help, information & advice for older people | 0800 319 6789 advice@independentage.org https://www.independentage.org/ |
| Living Options – Time to Talk | Help & support for those with long term health conditions, disability or deafness who use BSL. | 01392 459 222 SMS: 07856 426 940 info@livingoptions.org https://www.livingoptions.org/projects/time-to-talk/ |
| Love to Move (hosted by Home Instead) | Age and dementia friendly seated gymnastics programme at The Anchorage Centre, Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm. All welcome. | Lynn Roddy 01822 258292 enquiries@ttv.homeinstead.co.uk https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/tavistock-tamar-valley/ |
| Make A Difference . | Friendly drop in for mental health support and recovery, Mon, Wed and Fri 12 noon – 4 pm; mental health first aid courses | 01822 613746 hello@makeadifferencetavistock.online https://makeadifferencetavistock.org/ |
| Marbles Lost and Found | Online info hub and blog on mental health with tips and links | https://www.marbleslostandfound.co.uk/ |
| Mary Budding Trust | Offering financial help and equipment to families with children aged 0-11 with special needs | Robin Hill 01837 840332 enquiries@marybuddingtrust.org.uk https://marybuddingtrust.org.uk/ |
| Menopause Café | Starting Wed 7 June 2023 and continuing on 1st Wed of month at Mime Café, Paddons Row, Tavistock. Free, in upstairs relaxed and safe space welcoming men as well as women, helping everyone learn from others on all things perimenopause and menopause. Additional future sessions being planned on evenings and weekends with specialist speakers. | Danielle on 07769 705490 Visit Facebook page at https://shorturl.at/ktGMO |
| Mindfulness classes | Online mindfulness and relaxation sessions | Louise Tremayne 07866 013637 Email: louise@freeflowingenergy.com https://freeflowingenergy.com |
| National Gambling Helpline | Private and secure support for gambling addictions | 0808 8020 1333 (24 hrs a day) Live chat one-to-one with an advisor https://www.gamcare.org.uk |
| One Small Step (Healthy Lifestyle Service) | Healthy lifestyle support | 01392 908139 hello@onesmallstep.org.uk www.onesmallstep.org.uk |
| Parkinson’s Tavistock Support Group | For friendship, support, exercise classes and social events | 01822 614204 |
| Plymouth & West Devon Talking Newspaper | Free weekly delivery of audio recordings of local news and features for the visually impaired | 01822 618922 studio@plymouth-westdevontalkingnewspaper.org https://www.plymouth-westdevontalkingnewspaper.org/ |
| Printworks (formerly Kingdon House) | Acoustic Café, craft workshops, drawing classes, activities | 01822 615259 info@printworkstavistock.org.uk https://printworkstavistock.org.uk/ |
| Proud2Be | Supporting LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and/or questioning+) people and their families across Devon | 01803 362083 hello@proud2be.org.uk https://www.proud2be.org.uk/ |
| Qwell (part of One Devon and delivered by Kooth) | Free, safe, confidential digital mental wellbeing service for adults; with further links | https://www.qwell.io/ |
| Rehab Recovery | Compassionate and inclusive approach to evidence-based addiction treatment for everyone | For confidential and immediate help and advice 24/7, call 0800 088 6686 https://www.rehab-recovery.co.uk |
| Respect | Helpline for male victims of abuse | Emotional support and practical advice 0808 8010327 |
| RDA (Riding for Disabled Association) Carriage Driving – Tavistock area | Fun horse-drawn activity for those with disabilities (accessible for wheelchairs) | April – October 01822 615336 https://rda.org.uk |
| Robey Trust (at The Works, Pixon Lane, Tavistock PL19 9RQ) | We are a charitable organisation dedicated to the preservation & restoration of steam engines. | Regular practical activities in the workshop for volunteer enthusiasts; heritage events. Open to the public Saturdays 11am-5pm enquiries@therobeytrust.co.uk https://therobeytrust.co.uk |
| Royal British Legion | Support for serving personnel and veterans of UK Armed Forces | 0808 802 8080 https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/ |
| Royal Voluntary Service | NHS & Care Volunteer Responders for people in need and the NHS; also via the GoodSAM programme. | 0808 196 3382 https://nhscarevolunteerresponders.org https://www.goodsamapp.org |
| Samaritans | Emotional support for anyone in distress or at risk of suicide. | 116 123 jo@samaritans.org https://www.samaritans.org |
| Shared Lives South West | Share your home, share your life with someone with support needs – help them to thrive. Become their friend and their carer. | 01626 360170 https://www.sharedlivessw.org.uk/ |
| Significant Seams | Creative activities using textiles and craft for support and wellbeing | Contact via website: https://significantseams.org.uk |
| Silverline | Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people | 08004 70 80 90 (ring anytime) https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/ |
| Singing for Fun (hosted by Home Instead) | All welcome at Tavistock Methodist Church 2 – 4 pm on 1st Wednesday of month | Lynn Roddy 01822 258292 enquiries@ttv.homeinstead.co.uk https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/tavistock-tamar-valley/ |
| SSAFA | Support for serving personnel and veterans of UK Armed Forces and their families | Forces line 0800 260 6767 https://www.ssafa.org.uk/devon |
| Talkworks (formerly Depression Anxiety Service) | NHS Talking Therapy service improving mental and physical wellbeing | 0300 555 3344 (text based therapy) available 6am-11pm, 7 days a week. https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk |
| TAMIS (Tavistock Area Men in Sheds) | For men aged 50+ to work together on practical activities Mon 10 am – 12 noon Wed 2 – 4 pm Fri 10 am – 12 noon | 07725 577010 admin@tavistockmeninsheds.uk https://tavistockmeninsheds.uk |
| Tavistock Area Support Services | Support and information for older people; various regular activities and trips | 01822 616958 manager@tasstavistock.org.uk https://tasstavistock.org.uk/ |
| Tavistock Carers Support Group | Supporting anyone caring for a relative or friend who needs a break or chance to socialise; regular monthly meetings on Tuesday afternoons plus other social activities | Email: tavistockcarers@hotmail.com |
| Tavistock Community Gardening | Bringing colour and plants into the town centre, promoting biodiversity and alleviating climate change | tavicommunitygardeners@gmail.com On Facebook. |
| Tavistock Edge | Free, fun, fringe arts events, including weekly singalong sessions | Contact via Facebook: www.facebook.com/TavistockEdge |
| Tavistock Friendship Group (Tavistock Area Disabled Fellowship Club) | Social activities for older people | 01822 618738 Email: rosiefarrant@hotmail.com |
| Tavistock Library | Free wifi, access to computers, printing; Regular sessions: Quizzes, Shake the Shelves Music, Play Readings, Scrabble Club, Sew with Sally, Tavy Tales Book Group, Bounce & Rhyme. | 01822 612218 tavistock.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk https://www.librariesunlimited.org.uk/ |
| Tavistock Macular Disease Support Group | Information and support for those with macular degeneration | c/o 01822 616958 https://tasstavistock.org.uk/ |
| Tavistock Memory Cafe | Supporting those living with dementia, their carers and families | 07765 644843 info@tavistockmemorycafe.co.uk https://tavistockmemorycafe.co.uk/ |
| Tavistock Museum | Local history and heritage | 01822 611264 info@tavistockmuseum.co.uk https://tavistockmuseum.co.uk |
| Tavistock Physically Challenged Group . | Support and social activities for adults with all kinds of physical disabilities | 01822 613595 samcaudwell@hotmail.com |
| Tavistock Scrapstore | Craft and chat. Open at Printworks 11 am – 2 pm Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat | 07944 257860 tavyscrapstore@gmail.com https://www.tavistockscrapstore.org/ |
| Tavistock Community Sensory Garden | Community sensory garden for all including those with mental health conditions | 07545 075942 info_tcsg@btinternet.com www.tavistockcommunitysensorygarden.org.uk |
| Tavistock Street Pastors | Care, help and listening in the night-time economy | Contact via website https://streetpastors.org/locations/Tavistock/ |
| Tavistock Stroke Club | Help, support and social events | 01822 832587 |
| Tavistock Taskforce | Outdoor conservation tasks in local area | 01822 610071 tavy.taskforce@btconnect.com https://tavistocktaskforce.wordpress.com/contact-3/ |
| Tavistock Swimming Club | Friendly swimming club based at Meadowlands | Contact via website: https://uk.teamunify.com/team/swtsc/page/home |
| Together Drugs and Alcohol Services | Addiction advice, information and support | 0800 233 5444 https://www.edp.org.uk/together-drug-alcohol-service/ |
| Transition Tavistock | Working towards a sustainable environment for Tavistock area via various projects | info@transitiontavistock.org.uk https://transitiontavistock.org.uk/ |
| Victim Support | Free confidential listening support and practical help for those affected by crime | 0808 168 9111 (24/7 Support line for Devon & Cornwall) 0300 303 0554 (SW) Victim Care Network: 01392 475900 https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/devon-and-cornwall |
| West Devon Art Workshops | Art and craft courses and workshops; Young Artists Project | 01822 258351 / 07724 153381 westdevonartworkshops@gmail.com https://www.westdevonartworkshops.co.uk/ |
| Women’s Friendship Group | Offering friendship, social opportunities, speakers | Wednesdays 10am-1pm Tavistock Methodist Church Email: ali@tmc.me.uk |
| Women’s Circle – Wellness Group | Developing positive mental health and emotional wellbeing | Thursday 6-7pm at The Studio at the Printworks, Tavistock (£8 per session or 4 week pass at reduced rate). Book via website or email Email: hello@veronica-moreno.com https://www.veronica-moreno.com/tavistock |
| Wren Music | “Singing for Wellness” for anyone living with a respiratory condition | No singing experience necessary 01837 53754 info@wrenmusic.co.uk https://www.wren.music.co.uk |
| Yelvercare | Visiting service, help and advice; social activities | 07775 695864 (10 am – 1 pm, Mon – Fri) Email via website https://www.yelvertoncommunityprojects.org |
| Yelverton Friendship Cafe (hosted by Yelverton Rotary) | Free social drop-in for those affected by memory loss and their carers | 2 – 4 pm 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at Briar Tor Community Room, Yelverton 01822 613145 https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=710081&ClubID=1700 |
| Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) | Free training to anyone to prevent suicide; also special modules for university students and military veterans; large resource library | Contact via website https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/ |
| CHURCHES AND FAITH GROUPS | ||
| Abbey Chapel | Faith services; house groups | 01822 617691 (email via website) https://abbeychapel.org.uk/ |
| Kings Church | Faith services and community | 01822 610570 kingstavi@outlook.com https://kingstavistock.weebly.com/ |
| Methodist Church | Faith services; groups and activities for all ages | 01822 611049 info@tmc.me.uk https://tmc.me.uk/ |
| St. Andrews Church Whitchurch | Faith services; social events | 01822 851969 vicar@whitchurchcofe.uk www.standrewswhitchurch.org/ |
| St. Eustachius Parish Church | Faith services; coffee mornings; living with bereavement groups | 01822 616673 parishoffice@tavistockparishchurch.org. uk www.tavistockparishchurch.org.uk/ |
| Tavistock (Our Lady of the Assumption) and Yelverton (Holy Cross) Catholic churches | Faith services and support | Tavistock: 01822 613802 tavistock@prcdtr.org.uk www.ourladytavistock.org.uk/ Yelverton: 01822 853171 yelverton@prcdtr.org.uk www.holycrossyelverton.org.uk/ |
| Tavistock Quakers | Regular meetings | 01822 613168 www.swquakers.org.uk/meetings/devon/tavistock |
| United Reformed Church | Faith services; Lower Deck Community Café; knit and natter; Art4Fun | 07982 622949 jennymdennis@yahoo.co.uk https://tavistockurc.org.uk/ |
| EDUCATION AND SKILLS | ||
| Devonshire Association (Tavistock & West Devon branch) | Talks, excursions and study relating to Devon | 07742 148 865 registrar@devonassoc.org.uk https://devonassoc.org.uk/ |
| Learn Devon | Adult learning, including on Maths and English, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), employment and digital skills, art and wellbeing | 0345 155 1014 Tuesdays 11am-3pm at Tavistock Library learndevon@devon.gov.uk https://www.learndevon.co.uk/ |
| Tavistock Heritage Trust | Local history learning and events | contact@heritageintavistock.org https://www.heritageintavistock.org/ |
| U3A (University of the Third Age) – Tavy District U3A West Dartmoor U3A | Helping you keep your brain in gear | Contact via websites https://www.tavydistrictu3a.org.uk/ https://www.westdartmooru3a.org.uk/ |
| VOLUNTEERING | ||
| Devon Connect | Free online community platform for volunteering roles, events, campaigns and service listings | Sign up and feel the benefit! https://devonconnect.org/ |
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Updated: November 2023
HEALTH
| Abbey Surgery | General Practice | 01822 612247 abbey.surgery@nhs.net https://www.abbeysurgery.co.uk/ |
| Devon Partnership Trust | Mental health and learning disability support | First Response Service line (24/7): 0808 196 8708 https://www.dpt.nhs.uk |
| PALS (Patient Advice & Liaison Service) | For complaints, concerns and compliments | 01392 675686 dpt.pals@nhs.net https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospitals/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service/ |
| SHiP – Tavistock Clinic | Sexual health clinic | 01822 615935 https://yourship.uk/our-clinics/ |
| Tavyside Health Centre | General Practice | 01822 613517 01566 784788 (Lifton Surgery) https://tavyside.org/ |
| Tavistock Hospital | Minor Injuries Unit, X-ray facility, Outpatients Department, Physiotherapy Department, End of Life care. | 01822 612233 9 am- 5 pm daily. https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/miu-at-tavistock-hospital/ |
| Alzheimer’s Society | Helpline offering advice and support | 0333 150 3456 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ |
| Beat | Support for people with eating disorders | 0808 801 0677 (Helpline) 0808 801 0711 (Under 18s) help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk yp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk (under 18s) https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ |
| British Heart Foundation | Helpline | 0300 330 3311 https://www.bhf.org.uk/ |
| British Lung Foundation | Helpline | 0300 222 5800 https://www.blf.org.uk/ |
| Care Direct | Information and support | 0345 155 1007 https://www.devon.gov.uk/care-and-health/ |
| Oral Health Foundation | Information and advice | 01788 546365 (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri) https://www.dentalhealth.org/Pages/Category/all-oral-health-information |
| Devon Carers | Carers support; Peer Support Group meeting in Tavistock 1st Monday of the month | 03456 434435 To register with Devon Carers and to access Peer Support, go to: https://devoncarers.org.uk/register-for-support/ info@devoncarers.org.uk www.devoncarers.org.uk |
| Devon In Sight | Sight loss support | Helpline 01392 876666 (Mon to Fri 10 am – 2 pm) https://devoninsight.org.uk/ |
| Devon Sensory Outreach Service | Help and support for the deafblind | 0345 155 1007 https://www.devon.gov.uk/care-and-health/disabilities/physical-sensory/sensory-disability-services/sensory-outreach-service-west-devon-outreach/ |
| Diabetes UK | Helpline | 0345 123 2399 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/ |
| Every Mind Matters | Help to manage and maintain mental and emotional health | https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/ |
| Marie Curie | Supporting over 18s (and their families) with terminal illness | 0800 090 2309 https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ |
| Mustard Tree Macmillan Centre (at Tavistock Clinic, 70 Plymouth Road, Tavistock) | Pop in café and clinic supporting those with cancer as well as their families and friends. | Every other Friday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm 01752 430060 (via the Mustard Tree Centre at Derriford) https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/mustard-tree |
| Parkinson’s UK | Helpline for information and support | 0808 800 0303 https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ |
| Parkinsons Tavistock Support group | Support and friendship; social activities | Pam 01822 614204 |
| Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) | NHS & Care Volunteer Responders for people in need and the NHS; also via the GoodSAM programme. | 0808 196 3382 https://nhscarevolunteerresponders.org https://www.goodsamapp.org |
| RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss) | Hearing loss support | Advice available in Tavistock Library 10 am – 12 noon, 3rd Thursday of the month. 0808 808 0123 (Helpline) 0808 808 900 (Textline) Email: rose.hindmarsh@rnid.org.uk or information@rnid.org.uk https://rnid.org.uk/ |
| Stop4life | Help and support to stop smoking | Free service Email: stopforlife.devon@nhs.net Helpline 0800 123 3866 |
| Stroke Association | Support for patients & their carers | 0303 3033 100 helpline@stroke.org.uk https://www.stroke.org/ |
| Together Drug & Alcohol Services (EDP) | Advice, information & support on addiction | 0800 233 5444 https://www.edp.org.uk/about-us/ |
| Time to Talk (Living Options Devon) | Help & support for those with long term health conditions, disability or deafness who use BSL. | 01392 459 222 SMS: 07856 426 940 info@livingoptions.org https://www.livingoptions.org/projects/time-to-talk/ |
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all details included are correct, West Devon CVS does not accept legal responsibility for the accuracy of any information quoted. Reference to any products, services, hypertext link to third parties or other information does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by West Devon CVS. If you have any queries, please email info@westdevoncvs.org.uk.
FAMILIES
| PARENTING | ||
| Community Links South West | Family support, counselling and parenting; ADHD and neurodiversity parent support | 01837 55105/07808 523111 info@communitylinks-sw.co.uk https://www.communitylinks-sw.co.uk/ |
| Devon Children & Families Partnership (+ Early Help) | Wide range of support; Early Help assessments | 0345 155 1015 https://www.devon.gov.uk/navigation/education-and-families/ |
| Devon Family Resource | Support and guidance for families | 01392 205800 familyresource@eci.org.uk https://familyresource.eci.org.uk/ |
| Happy Maps | Mental health resources for parents, carers, children and young people of all ages | https://happymaps.co.uk/ |
| Home-Start S. & W. Devon | Parent support for struggling families with at least 1 child under 18 | 07307 873163 homestart.shpt@gmail.com https://homestart-southandwestdevon.org.uk/ |
| Mary Budding Trust | Offering financial help and equipment to families with children aged 0-11 years old with special needs | Robin Hill 01837 840332 enquiries@marybuddingtrust.org.uk https://marybuddingtrust.org.uk/ |
| My Happy Mind | Help for families, schools and nurseries to develop mental health and resilience in children | Includes parent’s app. https://myhappymind.org |
| Parent Progression | Support for parents with children under 8 to access training/volunteering and work | 01392 205800 enquiriesppt@eci.org.uk https://parentprogression.eci.org.uk/ |
| Parenting Solutions | Support and parenting programmes for families in need | 07463 969245 https://www.parentingsolutions.co.uk/ Contact via website |
| Shared Lives South West | Share your home, share your life with someone with support needs – help them to thrive. Become their friend and their carer. | 01626 360170 https://www.sharedlivessw.org.uk/ |
| Tavistock SEND Family Support Group | Safe, confidential place to share information and support with kindness and understanding (for carers as well as families of children with SEND) | Contact via Facebook SEND Family support group Tavistock and surrounding area | Facebook |
| West Devon Children’s Centre | Parenting support for families with children 0-8 years old | 01822 614210 westdevonchildrenscentre@actionforchildren.org.uk https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/how-we-can-help/our-local-services/find-our-services-near-you/west-devon/ |
| Young Minds (for Parents) | Helpline for concerned parents | 0808 802 5544 |
| Youth Mental Health Foundation | Supporting families of children who self-harm | Contact Joel Sutton on 07588 792 474 Email: ParentSupport@YouthMentalHealthFoundation.org https://www.youthmentalhealthfoundation.org/ |
| CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES | ||
| Methodist Church | Toddlers’, youth clubs; Messy Church | 01822 611049 info@tmc.me.uk https://tmc.me.uk/ |
| St. Eustachius Parish Church | Messy Church, family crafts, meal and worship | 01822 616673 parishoffice@tavistockparishchurch.org.uk www.tavistockparishchurch.org.uk/ |
| Tavistock Primary School | Stay & play Toddler group | 01822 610644 admin@tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk https://www.tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk/website |
| Tavistock Library | Range of children’s activities | 01822 612218 tavistock.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk https://www.librariesunlimited.org.uk/ |
| CARERS | ||
| Devon Carers | Support, information and advice | 0345 6434435 info@devoncarers.org.uk https://devoncarers.org.uk/ |
| Care Direct | Point of contact for health and social care | 0345 155 1007 https://www.ukcaredirect.co.uk/ |
| Tavistock Carers Support Group | Supporting anyone caring for a relative or friend who needs a break or chance to socialise; regular monthly meetings on Tuesday afternoons plus other social activities | Email: tavistockcarers@hotmail.com |
| GENERAL HELP AND ADVICE | ||
| Childline | Helpline for under 19’s | 0800 1111 |
| Coroners Court Support Service | Support for bereaved families and other witnesses attending an inquest | 0300 111 2140 info@ccsupport.org.uk https://coronerscourtssupportservice.org.uk/ |
| FearLess (formerly Splitz Support Service) | Help, support, and counselling for those affected by domestic abuse | 0345 155 1074 (landline call rate) admin.devon@fear-less.org.uk https://www.fear-less.org.uk/ |
| NSPCC | Helpline | 0808 800 5000 |
| Respect | Helpline for male victims of abuse | 0808 801 0327 |
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all details included are correct, West Devon CVS does not accept legal responsibility for the accuracy of any information quoted. Reference to any products, services, hypertext link to third parties or other information does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by West Devon CVS. If you have any queries, please email info@westdevoncvs.org.uk.
YOUNG PEOPLE
| Barnardos | Range of resources supporting young people’s mental health & wellbeing | Working with schools and family hubs (and CAMHS in some areas) 0800 008 7005 https://www.barnardos.org.uk/ |
| Bright Futures Upbeat | Supporting young carers aged 18-24 | 01237 420141 brightfutures@carewise.org.uk https://www.brightfuturesdevon.co.uk/ |
| CAMHS | Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services | 0330 0245 321 cfhd.devonspa@nhs.net https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support/guide-to-camhs/ |
| Childline | Helpline for Under 19’s | 0800 1111 |
| Devon Young Carers | Supporting carers aged 5 – 18 | 03456 434 435 info@devoncarers.org.uk https://devoncarers.org.uk/ |
| Kooth | Counselling via website chat | https://www.kooth.com/ |
| New Tavistock Youth Café | Safe and relaxed environment for activities, advice and support | tavistockyouthcafe@gmail.com https://www.tavistockyouthcafe.com/ |
| Proud2Be | Online LGBTQ+ Youth group | 01803 362083 hello@proud2be.co.uk https://www.proud2be.org.uk/ |
| Saneline | Mental health support for under 16s | 0300 304 7000 (4 – 10 pm every day of the year) Email: support@sane.org.uk https://www.sane.org.uk/ |
| SHiP (Tavistock) | Sexual health clinic | 01822 615935 https://yourship.uk/our-clinics/ |
| Shout | Mental health support | Text Shout to 85258 |
| Tavistock Catalyst | Young people’s schools work projects | 07722 247859 trudi@tavistockcatalyst.com info@tavistockcatalyst.com https://tavistockcatalyst.com/ On Facebook (as Tavistock Catalyst) On Instagram (as Catalyst Tavistock) |
| Tavistock Methodist Church | For ages 7-13, Impact Youth Club, Youth Band, Re-Act activities | 01822 611049 info@tmc.me.uk https://tmc.me.uk/ |
| Tavistock Relate | Counselling for young people | 01752 213131 https://www.relate.org.uk/find-your-centre |
| Tavistock Street Pastors | Care of young people in the streets at night | tavistock@streetpastors.org.uk https://streetpastors.org/locations/tavistock/ |
| Tellmi app | A safe anonymous app where you can talk about absolutely anything | https://www.tellmi.help/ info@tellmi.help |
| Wheels 2 Work Southwest | Help to get on the road to access work and training | 07970 480807 https://www.wheels2worksouthwest.org/ |
| Young Devon | Changing the odds in favour of young people | 08082 810155 info@youngdevon.org https://www.youngdevon.org/ |
| Young Minds | Supporting young people’s mental health | 0808 802 5544 For Young Minds Crisis Messenger, text YM to 85258 |
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all details included are correct, West Devon CVS does not accept legal responsibility for the accuracy of any information quoted. Reference to any products, services, hypertext link to third parties or other information does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by West Devon CVS. If you have any queries, please email info@westdevoncvs.org.uk.
TRANSPORT
Public bus operators and their services – due to frequent changes and revisions of services, the full details are not printed here. N.B. Government cap of £2 on bus fares now extended until the end of October 2023; then at £2.50 until 30 November 2024.
Travel Devon timetables – for timetables covering all current West Devon services, including a map of routes, please go to the Anchorage Centre, Tavistock Library or the Tourist Information Centre, or visit www.devon.gov.uk/travel or www.travelinesw.com
| Tavistock Area Support Services | Provision of mobility aids, transport to health appointments, outreach drop-ins and special trips | 01822 617525 https://tasstavistock.org.uk/ |
| Tavistock Country Bus | Various routes; weekly, monthly, bi-monthly and seasonal | 07580 260683 Email via website https://tavistockcountrybus.co.uk/ |
| Tavistock and District Ring & Ride Scheme | Door to door minibus service on routes not covered by public transport | 07939 093232 https://www.traveldevon.info/accessibility/community-transport/ring-and-ride/tavistock-and-district-ring-and-ride/ |
| Yelvercare | Transport to appointments and shopping | 07775 695864 (email via website) https://www.yelvertoncommunityprojects.org/ |
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all details included are correct, West Devon CVS does not accept legal responsibility for the accuracy of any information quoted. Reference to any products, services, hypertext link to third parties or other information does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by West Devon CVS. If you have any queries, please email info@westdevoncvs.org.uk.
| MONEY, DEBT & BENEFITS ADVICE | (collated by Navigate Charity, part of the Wis£rmoney Partnership) |
| The Wis£rmoney partnership. Free, confidential money and debt advice in rural Torridge and West Devon for those that cannot access mainstream advice services. | Online referral by agency or individual: https://www.navigatecharity.org.uk Email: wisermoney@navigatecharity.org.uk Tel: 01823 299050 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon to Fri Offering home visits and phone support. Funded by the National Lottery’s Community Fund. Also run money and budgeting courses called ‘Navigate the Money Maze’. |
| AGE UK Help and advice for older people | https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ Enquiry form online 0800 055 6112 8am-7pm |
| Benefit and grant calculator | https://www.turn2us.org.uk/ |
| Citizen’s Advice Free and confidential advice and information regarding benefits applications, disability applications, money, debt and consumer plus free budgeting advice for those on Universal Credit. Okehampton: Ockment Centre, EX20 1AR. Tavistock: Abbey Surgery, Plymouth Rd, PL19 8BU. Help to claim Universal Credit Citizens Advice can provide initial assessment and guidance for Universal Credit claims at their local offices (see above) during opening hours. | https://ruraldevoncab.org.uk/ Tel: 0808 27 87 999 9-5pm Mon to Fri telephone service at both offices Email advice service Okehampton Drop in: Tues, Wed, Thurs 10-3pm Tavistock Drop in: Mon, Fri 10-3pm https://www.cabdevon.org.uk/advice https://ruraldevoncab.org.uk/our-services/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim/#h-our-help-to-claim-service Helpline: Tel: 0800 144 8444 Advisers are available 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. |
| DATA offering free debt advice to people living in Tavistock and the surrounding areas through home visits and phone support. Supported by Tavistock Area Christians Together. | www.datavistock.org.uk Email: enquiry@datavistock.org.uk 07955 728721 |
| Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue | To register yourself or refer someone for a free Home Safety Visit go to the online form, email firekills@dsfire.gov.uk or call 0800 0502999. To complete an online home safety check yourself, go to: What safety advice are you looking for? | Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (dsfire.gov.uk) https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/ |
| Devon County Council | For details of all support, please see: Household Support Fund, Free School Meals and Free School Meals Holiday Voucher scheme and The Holiday Activity and Food Programme. Or visit https://www.devon.gov.uk/cost-of-living/ |
| The Farming Community Network supports farmers and families through difficult times. | Helpline: 03000 111 999 General: 01788 510866 https://fcn.org.uk/ Email: help@fcn.org.uk |
| Government Help with applying for Attendance Allowance Help with applying for Pension Credit new claim Help with applying for Universal Credit Personal Independence Payment new claim If you do not have help and are vulnerable you can ask for the DWP Visiting Team to visit you at home. | https://www.gov.uk/ Attendance Allowance help line 0800 731 0122 Pension Service help line 0800 7317898 Universal Credit 0800 328 5644 PIP 0800 917 2222 |
| Help to Save is a type of savings account. | It allows those entitled to Working Tax Credit and receiving Child Tax Credit or receiving Universal Credit and your household earned £617.73 or more from paid work in your last monthly assessment period. The saving account offers a 50p bonus for every £1 saved over 4 years. https://www.gov.uk/get–help–savings–low–income Follow link above for more information and to apply. Help to Save is backed by the government so all savings in the scheme are secure. |
| Housing information about how your Local Authority can help if you are in housing crisis. | https://www.westdevon.gov.uk/Housingadvice Tel: 01822 813600 |
| Independent Age Help and advice for older people offering impartial advice and information, including free guides you can order and are posted to you free of charge. Campaigns for better and fairer services for older people. | https://www.independentage.org/ Free advice line 0800 319 6789 Mon – Fri 9-4.30pm (by appt) Email: advice@independentage.org |
| Learn Devon (Tavistock and Okehampton) | Offering financial support workshops for people to share concerns and tips and get advice about financial matters. Free online Maths/English/Employability courses. https://www.learndevon.co.uk/ Tel: 07812 511799 and 07583 044520 |
| Okehampton Work Club (at Ockment Centre) DWP Job Centre (at Ockment Centre) | Offering help to find work. Wednesdays and Fridays 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Email: ockmentworkclub@gmail.com Running courses on employment Wednesdays 9 am- 4 pm c/o Ockment Centre 01837 53276 |
| Macmillan free and confidential advice for individuals and families who are affected by cancer and other life limiting conditions on their benefit entitlements. | National Macmillan Support Line 0808 808 00 00 or email via website Open every day, 8am – 8pm https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/financial-and-work/welfare-rights-advice |
| Money Helper is an amalgamation of services from the government provides free advice and help with pensions and retirement | https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement?source=tpas# Tel: 0800 011 3797 Mon-Fri 9-5pm |
| Moneyhelper resource to locate reputable debt advice | Use our debt advice locator | MoneyHelper |
| National Debt Line offering information and advice | https://www.nationaldebtline.org/ 0808 808 4000 |
| National Energy Action (NEA) | Fuel poverty charity working to make everyone warm and safe at home. Advice and support to those struggling to cope with rising energy bills. Energy advice: 0800 304 7159 Benefits advice: 0800 138 8218 Webchat available weekdays 1-4pm https://www.nea.org.uk |
| National Gambling Helpline Offering private and secure support for gambling addiction | 0808 8020 1333 (24 hrs a day) Live chat one-to-one with an advisor https://www.gamcare.org.uk |
| Perennial Advice & Support For those individuals and families working or have worked in the horticulture industry. Help and wellbeing advice as well as financial advice. | Call free of charge and in complete confidence: 0800 093 8543 (Mon-Fri 9.30 am – 4pm) https://perennial.org.uk/ Email: info@perrenial.org.uk |
| Quids 4 Kids (CAB Devon) offers help to families in Devon with a child who has special needs, a long term illness or disability, with benefit ,tax credit claims & appeals. Also young people aged 16-21 with a special need or a disability. | Tel: 0300 5000 404 https://www.cabdevon.org.uk/quids-for-kids/ |
| RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) Offers help, advice & grants for individuals linked to farming. | https://rabi.org.uk/ Email: info@rabi.org.uk Tel: 0808 2819490 |
| Royal British Legion and SSAFA offer help, advice & grants to members of the armed services, veterans, reservists and their families. | https://www.britishlegion.org.uk online chat or 0808 802 8080 All week 8-8pm https://www.ssafa.org.uk/ email via website or ring 0800 260 6767 |
| Report a Loan Shark National team with 24hr phone line, email and online chat. | https://www.gov.uk/report-loan-shark https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/ Tel: 0300 555 2222 or text 07860 022116 |
| Report a scam or cyber fraud Phone or visit the action fraud web site or contact Citizen’s advice. | https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ 03001232040 https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scamsaction/ 0808 223 1133 Mon to Friday 8am to 6pm |
| Stepchange debt charity offering debt advice online or over the telephone | https://www.stepchange.org/ 0800 138 1111 Mon-Fri 8-8pm Sat 9-2pm |
| South West Water (SWW) provides help with dealing with water debts. A lower water tariff named WaterSure Tariff for those using more water because of a medical condition or have three or more children under 19. WaterCare for those on a low income and receiving a means tested benefit. SWW advisors that can visit customers in their own home who would find completing the application forms difficult to advise on applying a lower tariff. | https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/ South West Water Tel: 0344 346 1010 To be eligible for help you will have to have a water meter or have one fitted. This is free. If you can’t have a water meter fitted ask about an assessed charge. Email: watercareteam@southwestwater.co.uk Tel: 0344 346 1010 |
| TASS (Tavistock Area Support Services) offering services to people 55 years. | Including services related to community transport, befriending, outreach visits, advice, info & form filling; offer of small grants related to travel and medical or other equipment https://tasstavistock.org.uk/ Online enquiry form Tel: 01822 616958 |
| Tamar Energy Community offering a free home energy check and advice on improving your insulation and heating. | Tel: 0800 233 5414 hello@tamarenergycommunity.com https://tamarenergycommunity.com/ |
| West Devon Borough Council | For wide range of help and support with cost of living, go to: https://www.westdevon.gov.uk/support-directory Household Support Fund available for slow cookers, electric driers etc. with support of Tamar Energy Community. https://www.westdevon.gov.uk/household-support-fund |
| FOODBANKS, repairs | (collated by West Devon CVS) |
| Bere Peninsula Foodbank delivering food parcels to households on low incomes and in crisis in the Bere Peninsular Also includes a school uniform bank for new and good quality used school uniform items free of charge. | Operating times Monday – Thursday Ring or text 07927 220209 Email: bpfb@gmail.com Or ring Rev Nick Law on 01822 840229 or by Personal Messaging via the ‘Bere Alston and Peninsula General info’ FACEBOOK page |
| Buckland Chapel Food Hub | A warm welcome and selection of food essentials. 10 am – 11 am Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 01822 853078 Email: bucklandchapeltrust@gmail.com https://www.bucklandchapeltrust.org |
| Chagford Eco-pantry and foodbank | Operating at back of St. Michael the Archangel Church and in reception area of the Primary School. 01647 432265 Email Rev. Paul Seaton-Burn at whiddonparishes@hotmail.com |
| Devon County Council – free supermarket school meal vouchers for those eligible during school holidays. | Application online through Citizen’s Portal or paper form can be sent out if you call the number here. Help is also available for people without recourse to public funds if their income is under £22, 700 pa. For those eligible who have not yet received their vouchers, email freeschoolmeals@devon.gov.uk or call DCC’s education helpline on 0345 155 1019. For those whose income has recently reduced or stopped, please apply via DCC’s Devon Citizens Portal to check eligibility or ring 0345 155 1019. |
| Horrabridge and Yelverton local soup runs (via Horrabridge Love your Neighbour and Dartmoor Bakery’s Pay it Forward scheme) Horrabridge Repair Shop | Deliveries of meals of hot soup and fresh rolls to those in need. Contact Ali Mansfield at ali@tmc.me.uk or at horrabridgelyn@gmail.com. Repair Café, 10.30 am – 12.30 am 3rd Saturday of month in Village Hall, with refreshments. Contact Ali Mansfield at ali@tmc.me.uk or at horrabridgelyn@gmail.com. |
| North Tawton Merry Go Round Shop Communityfridge and larder; pre-loved children’s clothing and more | Open to all. Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm Sat 10am – 1pm 01837 82521 Email: mgrcvcic@gmail.com https://www.merrygoroundonline.co.uk/ |
| Okehampton Foodbank offering food packs to local people in and around Okehampton. Food can only be accessed with a valid foodbank voucher issued by a local agency e.g. Citizens’ Advice, DCC, social worker or health visitor. | Open 10 am – 12 noon Fridays. Email: contact@okehamptonfoodbank.co.uk http://okehamptonfoodbank.co.uk Facebook page 07483 877378 (monitored Wed – Fri) |
| Okehampton Community Fridge (in Ockment Community Centre foyer) | Self-service of food items including some fresh food. Please take what you can use. Available 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday. |
| Okehampton Community Kitchen (East Street, Okehampton) and The Hidden Café at Ecohub, 1 Courtenay Road, Okehampton | Okehampton Community Kitchen on Facebook Social space to sell, swap and share produce 07806 770926 |
| Princetown Food Hub (run by Feeding Devon) | Fill a bag of food for £5 per week (or £10 for 2 bags for families) at Methodist Chapel Hall, Wednesdays 11am-12pm. All welcome, free hot drinks and snacks available. 07880 870 239 Email: princetownfeedingdevon@gmail.com. On Facebook. |
| Tavistock Community Fridge (in Tavistock Library foyer) | Self-service of up to 5 food items or portions, including some fresh food. During Library’s opening hours, included special winter afternoon opening. |
| Tavistock Foodbank offering emergency food packs to local people in and around the Tavistock area. Food can only be accessed with a valid foodbank voucher issued by a local agency. | Tel: 07941 436149 Email: info@tavistock.foodbank.org.uk https://tavistock.foodbank.org.uk/ Facebook page |
| Tavistock Food Hub (a partnership between Feeding Devon and Redeeming Our Communities) | Wednesday mornings 11 am – 12.30 pm at Kings Church, Pixon Lane. A bag full of all kinds of surplus food can be bought for a donation of £5. Everyone is welcome. Free café available for a friendly cup of coffee and a chat. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tavistockfoodhub |
| (Tavistock) Devon and Cornwall Food Action with Red & Black Club and Tavi Helps | Food boxes (enough to feed a small family for 1 week for £17) – collect from Red & Black Club, Wed and Sat 11 am-12 noon; these can be delivered. Saturday Surplus Foodstore – fill a carrier bag with food for £5, 11 am – 12 noon at the Red & Black Club. Contact Graham Parker at graham.parker@dcfa.org.uk or ring 07545 075942 |
| WARM AND WELCOMING SPACES | (collated by West Devon CVS) |
| Belstone Community Cafe | Café and drop in, in Village Hall 10 am – 12 noon Thursdays 01837 840549 Find on https://belstonevillage.net/ |
| Bridestowe | Coffee and Cake 10 am-12 noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Ark Contact Jennifer Thorne at j.thorne2013@btinternet.com or ring 01837 861592 Bacon Baps last Saturday of month in Village Hall Contact Alison Young on 01837 861157 |
| Chagford Coffee Club The Chagford List | 2 – 4 pm Thursdays at The Three Crowns Good coffee and good conversation Email Rebecca.beesley1@nhs.net Range of local information at https://www.chagfordlist.org/ |
| Exbourne & Jacobstowe | The Burrow Community Shop & Café Mon – Fri 8.30 am – 4.30 pm; Sat 9 am – 1 pm 01837 851928 Email: shop@theundergroundshop.co.uk |
| Hatherleigh Thursday Club (at Hatherleigh Community Centre) | Drop in for older residents 2 – 4 pm Thursdays with varied social activities and refreshments. £2 per session. Ring Deb on 07952 989549 |
| Hope Cottage Café (Bere Alston) | Warm and welcoming; fairly traded drinks and snacks including (nearly world famous) paninis; disabled access throughout; children’s games and books available as well as internet. Open 10 am – 12 noon Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat |
| Horrabridge Community Cafe | Community Café, 9am – 11.30 am Tuesdays at the London Inn Email: horrabridgelyn@gmail.com |
| Immersion in the Community CIC (in Okehampton Arcade) | Virtual Reality Centre with range of games and virtual escape rooms. Offering welcoming space. Mon-Fri 3-9pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm Email: immersionokehampton@gmail.com https://www.immersionokehampton.co.uk/ On Facebook. |
| Jen’s Café, 9 The Square, North Tawton | Friendly welcoming space with food available all day with locally sourced ingredients including free hot meals; displays of local art pieces. 01837 880366 Email: JensCafeNT@gmail.com |
| Kings Church, Pixon Lane, Tavistock | Free welcoming space, Wednesdays 11 – 12.30 with the Food Hub. |
| North Tawton Merry Go Round Shop | Free welcoming space with free WiFi open to all. 10am – 5pm Monday to Friday, 10am – 1pm Saturdays Free hot drinks, toys, puzzles and books available to use while you are there. 01837 82521 Email: mgrcvcic@gmail.com https://www.merrygoroundonline.co.uk/ |
| Okehampton Library | Okehampton Library offers spaces to make the most of the Library’s full and varied services and activities for all ages; also serves as point of useful information. Refreshments available. 01837 52805 www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/okehamptonlibrary |
| Tavistock Area Support Services (TASS) – Community Cafe | Community Café open with hot drinks and snacks in a warm and welcoming space 10 am – 2 pm Tuesdays – Fridays, and on Saturday 9th, 16th and 23rd December leading up to Christmas. |
| Tavistock Library | The “Libraries for Life” campaign offers welcoming spaces to make the most of the Library’s full and varied services and activities for all ages; also serves as point of useful information. 01822 612218 Email: tavistock.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk https://www.librariesunlimited.org.uk/ |
| Tavistock United Reformed Church | Welcoming space at the Lower Deck Café, Fridays 10 am – 2 pm 07982 622949 |
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all details included are correct, West Devon CVS does not accept legal responsibility for the accuracy of any information quoted. Reference to any products, services, hypertext link to third parties or other information does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by West Devon CVS. If you have any queries, please email info@westdevoncvs.org.uk.
