The Government has launched a major effort to tackle loneliness and social isolation during the coronavirus outbreak and period of social distancing.
Led by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, the plan will aim to ensure that, for people of all ages and backgrounds, staying at home does not need to lead to loneliness.
Help for all those involved in the coronavirus effort including the many thousands of charity staff and volunteers. Our Frontline offers round-the-clock one-to-one support, by call or text, from trained volunteers, plus resources, tips and ideas to look after your mental health.
The Creative Engagement Partnership brings together organisations providing outstanding opportunities for children and young people in Manchester through youth work, play, arts, culture, heritage and sport during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Manchester Mind are still here to help during this difficult time.
Manchester Mind offer a range of services for young people, including counselling and advice, all of which they have adapted to ensure they can continue to offer this vital support.
Manchester Mind are also pleased to launch a telephone listening service to help young people in Manchester who are struggling.
All Greater Manchester residents can now access free online programmes through Silver Cloud, a digital mental health platform. These can help ease stress levels, improve sleep or build resilience. Each programme uses proven methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy and is confidential and secure.
A new grants fund focused on supporting VCS mental health providers in England to respond to an anticipated increase in need as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The funding is available for registered charities to either:
ABL Health are delighted to share this Lockdown Survival Guide with you, to help you, your colleagues, friends and family get through the strange experience of shielding, self-isolating or just social distancing. It focusses on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing as a basis to categorise activities, contacts and support options.
All children and young people in Greater Manchester can now access free online counselling and emotional well-being support.
From Tuesday 14 April, the Kooth online counselling and emotional wellbeing platform will be available to any young person who may be struggling with their mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kooth is for young people aged 11-18 and offers a variety of resources, including:
Online Session: Calming the Nervous System
Every Monday (except Bank Holiday Monday) 12pm-12.45pm
Join Manchester Mind in a session to help you calm your nervous system and ground the body and mind. Some easy practises that you can use in your everyday life. Suitable for all ages.
Register via the website here
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brand-new service has been launched that will make it easier for people in Greater Manchester to find and receive mental health support – anytime, day or night.
The service, Shout, allows people to simply and discreetly communicate with trained crisis volunteers by text message. The service is overseen by clinical supervisors.