Loneliness is rife in communities all over the UK, The Community Waffle House's mission is to reduce this by providing a space in the heart of the community that puts conversation at the heart of what they do to help people connect and not feel so isolated. 

In this episode we discuss the impact conversation can have on mental health and in reducing loneliness with Matt Smith from The Community Waffle House.

Find out more about Matt Smith and The Community Waffle House

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/waffleaxminster/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/waffleaxminster/
Website - https://waffle.org.uk
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1fx7VF6QthzRrOSKFp9Jrg

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For more information about arc in Axminster use the links below. 

Website - www.arcaxminster.org
Email - enquiries@arcaxminster.org

Please be aware arc's operational radius is that of Axminster and the surrounding areas, if you are out side of this but want to speak to somebody or seek support on behalf of yourself or someone else there are links below to.

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IF YOU NEED URGENT HELP

Arc is not an emergency service. 

If you assess that you need to speak to someone right now, the quickest route is to access emergency services. If you require urgent medical attention, the following numbers might be useful.

Accident & Emergency (A&E) or 999

Emergency GP appointments at your registered practice: NHS 111

Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team

Exeter, East and Mid Devon | Tel: 01392 674988

Samaritans
Tel: 116 123

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NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Depression and Anxiety Services (talking therapies, Cognitive Behavioural therapies

East and Mid Devon | Tel: 01392 385 170

Exeter | Tel: 01392 675360

www.dpt.nhs.uk

NATIONWIDE MENTAL HEALTH CHARITIES

Useful resources and further information from nationwide mental health charities.

www.mind.org.uk

www.samaritans.org

www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

www.relate.org.uk

www.victimsupport.org.uk

www.anxietyuk.org.uk

www.youngminds.org.uk

www.nopanic.org.uk

MINDFULNESS

www.headspace.com

www.bemindful.co.uk

www.mindfulnesscds.com

A full list of resources can be found here - https://www.arcaxminster.org/useful-resources