For those outside of our age range, or those looking for extra support, we have compiled this list of mental health services and free or low-cost local activities:

 

Samaritans – for urgent support call 116 123 

 

NHS – for urgent support call 111

 

Child & Adult Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – up to age 18

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/camhs/

 

Invictus Trust Free Counselling – 11-21 year olds

https://invictustrust.co.uk/clear-counselling/ 

 

Castle & Coast Therapies Free Counselling – 16-18 year olds

https://castleandcoasttherapies.org.uk/

 

Papyrus – Young Persons Suicide Prevention Charity – up to age 35, or for those concerned about someone under 35

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/about-papyrus

 

Jigsaw – for children + young people who have been sexually abused (and their parents/carers)

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/child-protection-and-safeguarding/help-for-those-who-have-alleged-sexual-abuse/ 

 

Youth Employment Project (YEP) – 16-24 year olds

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/supporting-young-people-into-education-employment-and-training/youth-engagement-project/ 

 

Re-ignite – mental health and vocational support for 14-24 year olds

https://www.pentreath.co.uk/services/young-people/re-ignite-2/

 

Pentreath – mental health support for adults

https://www.pentreath.co.uk/services/adults/

 

Man Down – peer-led talking groups for men in Cornwall (18+)

https://mandown.org/

 

Counselling For Social Change – low-cost counselling for all ages

https://www.counsellingforsocialchange.org.uk/

 

Berries Community Cafe – a community space for all ages in Bude

https://www.facebook.com/BerriesCommunityCafe/

 

Bude Youth Initiative – free workshops for 11-17 year olds

https://www.facebook.com/budeyouthinitiative/

 

Information correct as of June 2026.