Welcome to Make A Difference Tavistock
A mental health charity with an open door
Coronavirus update
Trident House closure *** we're still here for you
In order to safeguard our clients and volunteers, our drop-in services at Trident House are currently closed as a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, in line with government guidelines.
We can still be reached by telephone and email. If you are in need of our mental health support, please call 07492 393616
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As soon as Trident House re-opens, we will let you know.
07492 393616
Call us for mental health support
An open door to mental wellbeing
Welcome in
Make a Difference Tavistock is an open-door mental health charity. Our mission is to provide people in West Devon and the surrounding area with support and friendship to improve their mental wellbeing.
We hold drop-in sessions on weekdays and a Crisis Cafe for people who need a little extra support, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
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Inspiring a mental health-kind community
​Make a Difference aims to end the stigma of living with a mental illness by bringing the local community together, through art and craft workshops, tea and cake, volunteering, conversation and more.
Opening hours
Everyone is welcome to drop in to Make a Difference at Trident House.
Find us at 2, Taylor Square, Tavistock PL190DG.
Call 01822 613746
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Mon- Fri 12pm to 4pm
Saturdays 10am to 2pm
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Crisis Cafe @ Trident House
Friday 6pm to 10pm
Saturday 6pm to 10pm
Sunday 6pm to 10pm
Trident House
The home of Make a Difference
Trident House is the hub of Make a Difference in Tavistock, with an open door to anyone in need of mental wellbeing support, or who'd like to help.
Trident House is open to everyone in our Devon community.
Crisis Cafe
Mental Health support at Trident House
Crisis Cafe is Make a Difference's safe space for you to talk one-on-one with a trained volunteer, or simply be with someone, if you feel you will struggle to cope alone over the weekend.
The Arch
Our community arts and crafts workshop in Tavistock
Be inspired to make, do and mend with Make a Difference. A wealth of fun creative courses and workshops take place at the Arch.
First Aid for Mental Health
Mental health support training for your organisation
Make a Difference’s mental health first aid courses are open to members of the public, voluntary sector organisations, small businesses and larger companies.
Our Ofqual-recognised mental health first aid training courses will provide you with the tools you need to identify and respond when someone needs mental health support.
Understanding mental illness
The lowdown on some of the most commonly lived-with mental health conditions
Get to know the signs and symptoms of some of the most common mental health disorders and about the help and support you, or someone you know, may need
Supporting us, supporting you
How you can Make a Difference
Help us to grow a mental health- kind community in Tavistock, through acts of friendship, volunteering or fundraising.
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Find our more about how you can support Make a Difference and the amazing individuals and organisations who already do
FAQs
The lowdown on Make a Difference
More about the mental health support we offer at Trident House and the Arch
