{"id":5035,"date":"2025-03-05T09:12:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T09:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hub.gmintegratedcare.org.uk\/mental-health\/?page_id=5035"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T09:01:44","slug":"greater-manchester-voluntary-community-faith-and-social-enterprise-community-mental-health-crisis-drop-in-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hub.gmintegratedcare.org.uk\/mental-health\/mental-health-and-wellbeing-resources\/greater-manchester-voluntary-community-faith-and-social-enterprise-community-mental-health-crisis-drop-in-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Greater Manchester Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise community mental health crisis drop-in services."},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?<\/strong><\/p>\n

These community-based services offer immediate support in a safe environment, a listening ear, practical support and quick referral to a mental health assessment if required. They\u2019re staffed by volunteers and specially trained peer support workers and further supported by specialist mental health professionals.\u00a0They\u2019re an alternative to A&E and provide easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.<\/p>\n

Bolton<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Family Action Band and MHIST (mental health independent support team) <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Address<\/strong>: 125 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1HA<\/li>\n
  • Contact number<\/strong>: 01204 917739 (public and professional)<\/li>\n
  • Opening times: <\/strong>Every day – 365 days a year. 3pm to 10pm<\/li>\n
  • Access: <\/strong>Drop in or telephone for support or to book an appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Bury<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    BIG Peer-Led Crisis Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Address<\/strong>: Halligan House, 11 Broad Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0DA<\/li>\n
    • Contact number<\/strong>: 0161 222 4005<\/li>\n
    • Opening times: <\/strong>Monday 2pm to 6pm; Tuesday 2pm to 6pm; Thursday and Friday 2pm to 10pm<\/li>\n
    • Access: <\/strong>Drop-in and bookable appointments available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Rochdale Listening Lounge <\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Contact number<\/strong>: 01706 752 338<\/li>\n
      • Address<\/strong>: The Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1RE<\/li>\n
      • Opening times: <\/strong>Monday 4:30pm to 7:30pm; Wednesday 4:30pm to 7:30pm; Saturday 1:30pm to 4:30pm<\/li>\n
      • Access: <\/strong>Drop in or telephone for support or to book an appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Middleton Listening Lounge<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Contact number<\/strong>: 01706 752 338<\/li>\n
        • Address<\/strong>: Middleton Wellbeing Centre & Caf\u00e9, 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF<\/li>\n
        • Opening times: <\/strong>Tuesday 4:30pm to 7:30pm; Thursday 4:30pm to 7:30pm<\/li>\n
        • Access: <\/strong>Drop in or telephone for support or to book an appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Manchester <\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Recovery Lounge<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Address: <\/strong>Smithfield Project, Thompson Street, Manchester, M4 5FY<\/p>\n

          Contact number:<\/strong> 0161 238 5149 or 0161 238<\/p>\n

          Opening times:<\/strong> Monday to Friday 4pm to 11pm; Saturday to Sunday 4pm to 11pm<\/p>\n

          Access: <\/strong>Self-referral, telephone for same day appointment<\/p>\n

          No.93- GMMH Service <\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Address:<\/strong> No.93, Harpurhey Wellbeing Centre, 93 Church Lane, Manchester, M9 5BG<\/li>\n
          • Contact number<\/strong>: 0161 271 0339 or 07778 012838<\/li>\n
          • Opening times: <\/strong>Monday to Friday 8pm to 1am; Saturday to Sunday 3pm to 1am<\/li>\n
          • Access: <\/strong>Ahead of your visit, please call to book an appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Wythenshawe Crisis space (CHAT Hub- Come Have A Talk)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Address: <\/strong>Forum Centre, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RX (Health Forum)<\/p>\n

            Contact number: <\/strong>07880247085<\/p>\n

            Opening times and venues (face to face support)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Village 135, Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 4ZP. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 3pm<\/li>\n
            • The Forum, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5RX. Wednesday 10am to 3pm<\/li>\n
            • Mess Caf\u00e9, Lancaster House, Harper Rd, Sharston, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 4RG. \u00a0Tuesday 10am to 3pm<\/li>\n
            • Sale Road Children\u2019s Centre, Sale Road, M23 0JX. Thursday 10am to 12pm<\/li>\n
            • Woodhouse Park Children\u2019s Centre Dinmor Road, M22 1NW. Tuesday 12pm to 3pm<\/li>\n
            • Church of the Nazarene Brooklands, Wendover Rd, Manchester M23 9FN. Thursday 11am to 2pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Telephone support available: <\/strong>Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm<\/p>\n

              Access: <\/strong>Drop in or telephone access.<\/p>\n

              Oldham<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Oldham Mind <\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              • Address<\/strong>: 19-25 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HA<\/li>\n
              • Contact number<\/strong>: 0161 330 9223<\/li>\n
              • Opening Hours<\/strong>: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1pm to 8pm; Wednesday 9am to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 2pm<\/li>\n
              • Access:\u00a0<\/strong>Drop in or telephone for an appointment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \u00a0<\/strong>Salford<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                \u00a0<\/strong>Salford Listening lounge <\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Address: <\/strong>40 Eccles Old Road, M6 8RA<\/li>\n
                • Opening times: <\/strong>Monday to Friday 1pm to 3pm<\/li>\n
                • Access: <\/strong>Drop in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Stockport<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  \u00a0<\/strong>Stockport Open Door<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Address<\/strong>: 83 St Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1DN<\/li>\n
                  • Contact number<\/strong>: 0161 549 9717<\/li>\n
                  • Professionals line to discuss a referral<\/strong>: 07973 916065<\/li>\n
                  • Opening times: <\/strong>Monday to Friday 10am to 5:30pm; Saturday to Sunday 12pm to 5pm<\/li>\n
                  • Access: <\/strong>Drop-in and bookable appointments available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Tameside<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                    \u00a0<\/strong>SAFE Tameside<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    • Address:<\/strong> The Anthony Seddon Centre, 12 George Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6AQ<\/li>\n
                    • Contact Number:<\/strong> 0161 470 6104<\/li>\n
                    • Opening times: <\/strong>Monday to Friday 1pm to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 3pm<\/li>\n
                    • Access: <\/strong>Drop in or telephone for a bookable appointment or for telephone support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Trafford<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      Bluesci at Night<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • Address<\/strong>: Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre, 54-56 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford, M16 0LN<\/li>\n
                      • Contact Number<\/strong>: 07933 882743 (public and professional)<\/li>\n
                      • Opening times: <\/strong>Every day (365 days a year) 5.30pm to 12:30am<\/li>\n
                      • Access: <\/strong>Self-referral: walk in or telephone for support or to book an appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        NHS 111 mental health option <\/strong><\/h3>\n
                          \n
                        • You can also call NHS 111 and select the mental health option if you, or someone you know, is in a mental health crisis.<\/li>\n
                        • Available 24\/7, you\u2019ll speak to a mental health professional who can help you find the right support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          \u00a0<\/strong>If there\u2019s an immediate risk to life ring 999 or go to A&E.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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