Mental Health Services

Crisis Team

24/7 Helpline

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/crisis-care/ 

Our free helpline is here to help our service users, carers, and people living in the areas we serve. If you are worried or anxious about your mental health or feeling as though you are in a mental health crisis and need urgent support and help, please don't hesitate to call. The crisis helpline is also there for you if you are concerned about a loved one, neighbour, friend or family member. It is open all day and night, 365 days per year and it is free of charge.

We sometimes receive a large number of calls, so please bear with us. 

0800 953 0285 ​

 

In an emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. You should attend your local NHS Accident & Emergency if you need urgent physical health care or an require an urgent mental health assessment.

If it is not an emergency but you require health advice, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.

If you need non-emergency access to the police call 101.

 

Download the poster and flyer for the helpline here:

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 Helpline flyer

Crisis Care

We also have various other teams that offer help to people experiencing a mental health crisis, such as the Mental Health Liaision Team and various Crisis Cafes, Listening Lounges and Support Hubs. Details can be found below.

You can also click here for suicide prevention advice.

Bluesci at Night Crisis Cafe in Trafford

Crisis Café at No.93

Listening Lounge in Bolton

Listening Lounge in Salford

Mental Health Support Hub in Wigan

The Recovery Lounge in Manchester

Adult Mental Health Services

Six Degree's Counselling Services

 

Six Degree's counselling sevices offer expert support to patients 18+ who are suffering with depression, anxiety, stress or low level mental health. You do not need a Doctors appointment to get referred to this service. But you will need you NHS number and a ticket booking number from the practice before you can book your appointment with them, so please call the practice reception team who will be happy to help.

Telephone: 0161 983 0900

Website: http://six-degrees.org.uk/ 

 

 

Self Help

Self Help offer a wide range of support, services and opportunities for people living with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias and panic attacks.

Website: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk

Twitter: @WeAreSelfHelp

 

Mind in Salford

Mind in Salford is an independent, user focused charity providing vital services to make a positive difference to the wellbeing and mental health of local people.

Telephone: 0161 710 1070

Website: www.mindinsalford.org.uk

Email: info@mindinsalford.org.uk

 

 

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

 

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

 

 

Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group

The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people affected by severe mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other.

Telephone: Mary on 07816 754032

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: rethinkmanchester@gmail.com

 

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

 

 

Thrive

Thrive helps you prevent and manage stress, anxiety and related conditions. The game based app can be used to relax before a stressful situation or on a more regular basis to help you live a happier, more stress-free life.

Download from: www.apps.apple.com

Download from: www.play.google.com

 

Kooth

 

Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.

Website: kooth.com

Youth Counselling Advice

 

42nd Street

 

42nd Street is a Greater Manchester charity that supports young people aged 11-25 years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, promoting choice and creativity. You do not need a GP appointment to get a referral to 42nd Street. Please see the link below to self-refer. 

Telephone: 0161 228 7321

Website: www.42ndstreet.org.uk

 

Young Minds

 

Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported an empowered, whatever the challenges. Please see the link below to self-refer.

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service

CHILDREN'S AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

CAMHS are specialist NHS mental health services for children and young people. We offer assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support for young people who are experiencing problems with their emotions, behaviour or mental health.

MFT CAMHS are a large CAMHS providing specialist Services across Manchester, Salford and Trafford. We offer a wide range of service and specialisms.

 Age Range(s) 0-18 years

Telephone: 0161 518 5400 Website www.mft.nhs.uk A form is to be completed by for parents/carers or young people aged 13 years andsent  over to CAMHS. If you are under 13, you can ask a parent/carer - there is no need to book an appointment with your GP.