The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Library team has put together a list of links to online resources on COVID-19, various mental health topics, as well as local and national helplines which may be of use to you all and local residents in need of some support.
The resource can be downloaded below or online here
Thrive Manchester has complied a list of organisations offering mental health and wellbeing support for people in Manchester.
There is a list of support organisations for adults and a list of support organisations for under 18s.
In view of recent developments in relation to COVID-19 the 42nd Street team have reflected on how to respond in order to keep young people’s needs at the centre of all they do and as a key service in Greater Manchester, whilst balancing their responsibilities to adhere to government advice around social distancing.
TLC the mental health charity based in Ardwick have currently closed all Drop-in sessions until further notice. TLC have taken this action following Government and Health advice regarding Covid 19. TLC are operating a telephone service for current clients were they are telephoning them on a weekly basis to offer support.
Self Help, a user-led mental health charity are offering free wellbeing workshops to organisations in Manchester and are inviting VCSE organisations to take advantage of the offer.
Families of serving RAF personnel and veterans in Manchester who are finding life tough will be offered unique training to help them identify, and deal with, the symptoms of poor mental wellbeing.
The Royal Air Forces Association, the charity that supports the welfare of the RAF family, is offering mental wellbeing awareness training at venues across the UK, including in Manchester.
Hearing voices? Seeing visions? Other unusual beliefs or perceptions?
A new supportive community where we can talk openly about our experiences has been started.
The group meets every week and is facilitated by members of the local hearing voices network.
The group will meet every Wednesday at 2pm at the NIAMOS Center, Warwick St, Manchester, M15 5EU.
You are welcome to attend this open group.
Bipolar is a severe mental health condition characterised by significant mood swings. Around 2% of the population is estimated to have bipolar and the number of those affected by bipolar, such as family and friends, is significantly higher. Unsupported, it can increase the risk of suicide by 20 times.
The And Breathe exhibition explores how people can interact with art to nurture their mental and emotional wellbeing.
It also considers the theme of care, particularly how we care for ourselves and our communities.
To understand the role a gallery can play in supporting those who care for others, Manchester Art Gallery asked the Depaul UK team to take part in a series of mindfulness sessions at the gallery.
The impact of bereavement through suicide is devastating - for family - for friends - for the community. The Suicide Bereavement Information Service has been set up to help answer your questions - whether seeking advice on immediate issues that need addressing or making you aware of ongoing support services.