Mental health
We know things are difficult at the moment. If you find yourself feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, there’s free support and advice available to you.
Urgent mental health support
Local mental health crisis helplines
If you feel you need mental health support now please contact one of these 24/7 helplines – they’re available to anyone of any age.
Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan 0800 953 0285 (freephone).
Bury, Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop 0800 014 9995 (freephone).
If there’s an immediate risk of danger to life, you should ring 999.
If you’re having suicidal thoughts
The Samaritans are here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Call 116 123 for free or visit the Samaritans website for more contact details.
Greater Manchester suicide support
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 can help you get the advice and support you need. Visit the Shining a Light on Suicide website.
Mental health advice and support
Addiction support
If gambling is worrying you
If you’re worried about your own, or someone else’s gambling, free and confidential advice and support is available across Greater Manchester. Chapter One provides more information about gambling and support available, including how to block gambling products and how gambling can impact people. Visit the Chapter One website to find more services that can support you: How and where to get help | Chapter One (external website)
Addiction support in your area
The NHS and charities provide lots of support around addiction.