Mental health and wellbeing support and resources

We know things may be difficult at the moment. If you find yourself feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed there’s a range of support that you can self-refer to.

You can call NHS 111 Mental Health if you need urgent mental health support (such as feeling mentally unsafe or severely distressed).

Phone 111 – and select mental health option 2.

Other ways to contact NHS 111:

  • Text relay Call 18001 111 using text relay, 24 hours a day.
  • Signvideo for British sign language (BSL).
  • Help in other languages Call 111 and ask for an interpreter.

Your local NHS 111 Mental Health team is for people of all ages. It’s available 24/7, free of charge and you can call for yourself or someone else.

A practitioner will listen and help you get the urgent support you need. With your permission, they can access your notes if you’ve previously received mental health support. This will reduce you having to repeat information and allow our team to provide better support.

NHS 111 Mental Health is not an emergency service. In emergency situations where there’s an immediate risk to life, or you need urgent physical care, you should contact 999 or go to A&E.

Greater Manchester Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise community mental health crisis drop-in services

These community-based services offer immediate support and de-escalation in a safe environment, a listening ear, crisis management, practical support and a quick referral to a mental health assessment if required. They’re an alternative to A&E and provide easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis. Find a drop-in centre in your locality

Wellbeing resources and mental health support for children and young people in Greater Manchester 

Whether you need information and advice, someone to talk to, more help or you need urgent help there’s support available. Find out more

NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression

We all feel down from time to time, no matter our age. But if you’ve not been feeling yourself for a while, talking therapy could help you feel better. Psychological treatments, including cognitive behaviour therapy, are effective in treating anxiety and depression and are often recommended first, particularly for mild to moderate anxiety and depression. You can refer yourself to a local team. Find your local service here

Digital support

  • We now have an expanded range of freely accessible digital support offers across Greater Manchester. Read more

Shining a Light on Suicide

We’re bringing suicide out of the dark in Greater Manchester because it affects us all. Whether you’re feeling suicidal, worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone. Whatever you’re going through, we’ll help you get the advice and support you need. Find out more: https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/

Topic based resources

This section of the website contains some of the freely accessible  resources available for anyone to use. To make it easier for you to find the resources you need easily we’ve grouped them under topic headings. Find out more