Torbay Community Helpline

The Torbay Comunity Helpline is open to the people of Torbay to:

• ask for help
• volunteer their help
• refer anyone they think or know needs help

If they don’t know the answer, they will find it for you.

Helpline support

The helpline can provide support for:

• loneliness and isolation
• mental health (we match people with befrienders and support groups)
• information and advice
• financial advice
• housing support (there is a waiting list for this type of help)
• grief and loss
• children, families and young people
• domestic abuse
• getting online and digital troubleshooting (they don't give you equipment)
• prayer and reflection
• handy person to help with jobs around your home
• urgent shopping or medical collections

Wellbeing Coordinators

The helpline can also refer you to Wellbeing Coordinators. They will have a guided conversation and ‘walk alongside you’ as you deal with any of the above.

Community Builders

The Community Builders can link you with:

• a good neighbour in the community for friendship and support
• social activities and groups