Local support services in Torbay
Discover essential support services available in the Torbay area. Whether you need help with housing, benefits, debt, or general well-being, this page connects you to trusted organisations.
Support services
Below are trusted services that offer advice and support in the Torbay area. These links provide practical assistance with housing, benefits, debt, and well-being for everyone in the community.
Shelter
National housing charity offering specialist advice on tenancy rights, evictions, homelessness, and bad housing conditions.
Citizens Advice Torbay
Free, confidential, and independent advice on benefits, debt, housing contracts, employment, and legal rights.
Local Office:
Face to face drop in sessions are available at the Paignton office (Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30am to 12:00pm).
Housing Options (Torbay Council)
The statutory local authority service dealing with homelessness assessments, temporary accommodation, housing applications, and Devon Home Choice registrations.
Torbay Council Benefits and Council Tax
​Direct local authority team managing Council Tax Support, Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP), claims, and financial assessments.
Riviera Life Debt Advice Centre
​A localized, free debt advice service operating from Torquay, affiliated with Community Money Advice (CMA). They offer regulated support to communicate with creditors and manage personal debt.
Step Change Debt Charity
​The UK's leading provider of free, regulated debt remedy solutions, including structured Debt Management Plans (DMPs) and statutory breathing space protection.
Devon Mind
​An independent regional charity providing mental health advice, counselling, and emotional support groups for residents managing stress, depression, or anxiety. (Note: This is an emotional wellbeing service, not a direct financial or housing advice provider)
Torbay Community Helpline
​A single point of contact managed by the Torbay Community Development Trust, offering general support, signposting to local food banks, and referrals to community groups.
Dedicated to supporting our community
Midvale Housing Advocacy Service is committed to connecting you with the best local resources, ensuring you receive the help you need when you need it most.
Your well-being matters
At Midvale Housing Advocacy Service, we believe that everyone deserves to live in safe and secure housing. Beyond our direct advocacy, we strive to empower our community by signposting to organisations that offer crucial advice and support for a range of personal and financial challenges.