NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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KoothSamaritans
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.
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116 123
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Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
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0121 522 7007
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Rethink Mental Illness
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info@rethink.orgMind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
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0300 123 3393
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MindUrdu and Punjabi helpline
A dedicated, confidential service in Urdu or Punjabi provided as part of the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline for anyone experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse.
Urdu/Punjabi Helpline
0161 636 7525
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www.domesticabusehelpline.co.uk/community-helpline-language-serviceMoodswings
The work of the charity is based on a belief that people can recover from severe mood problems and move on to lead happier and fuller lives. From its centre in Manchester, Moodswings reaches out across the north west and beyond with a message of real hope and optimism for individuals and their families and friends.
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www.moodswings.org.uk42nd Street
42nd Street is an innovative Greater Manchester young people’s mental health charity with 38 years’ experience of providing free and confidential services to young people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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0161 228 7321
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42ndstreet.org.uk
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theteam@42ndstreet.org.ukLiving Life To The Full
Living Life To The Full is one of the most used resources for improving feelings, beating stress and boosting ability to live well. We want as many people as possible from across Greater Manchester to also enjoy these benefits. So we’ve made Living Life To The Full easily available, totally free of charge, for all residents.
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www.gmhealthhub.orgRight From the Start
For people experiencing psychosis for the first time. Getting the right support early to deal with mental difficulties improves prospects for recovery. Indeed that’s why early intervention in psychosis services developed.
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www.rightfromthestartmatters.comShining a Light on Suicide
They want to support you if you are bereaved by suicide or concerned that someone you know may be thinking of suicide.
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www.shiningalightonsuicide.org.ukYoung Minds
Young Minds are the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health. Find out more about them, their mission and how they work.
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www.youngminds.org.ukJNR8 Youth and Community Centre
One-to-one support and mentoring, cooking workshops for healthy eating and other youth projects for people aged 11–18 years. Support for whatever issues you may have, including relationships, homelessness, drugs and alcohol and behaviour.
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Whalley Range Youth Opportunities Association (WRYOA)Self Help
Self Help provide a range of support, services and opportunities, across the North West of England, for people living with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, phobias and panic attacks.
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0161 226 3871
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www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
Email
pws.manchester@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Mental health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 30 November 2023