Things may be difficult at the moment. If you find yourself feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed there’s support out there for you.
Find mental health support where you live
Free text and online support
Shout
With this 24/7 crisis text messaging service you can send a text message any time of day or night wherever you are – every conversation is with a real person. Just text SHOUT to 85258
You don’t need an app or data and there’s no registration process
It’s silent and won’t appear on your phone bill
Confidential and anonymous.
Apps to support your health, mental health and wellbeing
All these apps have been tested and approved https://gmmh.orcha.co.uk/
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINEUK. They’re open 9am-12am (midnight) every day of the year. Tel: 0800 068 4141 Email: [email protected]
Kooth - children and young people aged 11 to 18 years
You can:
- Chat to their friendly counsellors
- Read articles written by young people
- Get support from the Kooth community www.kooth.com
Free online wellbeing programmes
SilverCloud – aged 16 years+
Online programmes to help ease your levels of stress, sleep better or to build resilience. You can choose to use any of the programmes. They are self-help, confidential and secure.
Instant access to self-help support: https://gm.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/
Living Life To The Full
Online courses for anyone affected by low mood, anxiety or depression. Materials have been designed to improve feelings and beat stress. Available online and totally free of charge if you live in Greater Manchester.
Instant access to self-help support: https://hub.gmhsc.org.uk/mental-health/living-life-to-the-full/
Crisis Lines in Greater Manchester
If you feel you need mental health support please contact one of these 24/7 crisis lines – they’re available to anyone of any age.
Bolton, Manchester, Salford and Trafford: 0800 953 0285 (freephone)
Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop: 0800 014 9995 (freephone)
Wigan: 0800 051 3253 (freephone)
If there’s an immediate risk of danger to life, you should ring 999
Shining a Light on Suicide
Whether you’re feeling suicidal, worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone. Whatever you’re going through, Shining a Light on Suicide will help you get the advice and support you need. www.shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk