Suicide Support
“You are not alone”
If you’re struggling or having thoughts of suicide, it can feel overwhelming - but there is support available.What we offer
A safe, non-judgemental space to talk.
Listening and emotional support.
Guidance to trained professionals and specialist services.
Important: We are not a clinical service and cannot provide medical treatment or crisis therapy.Immediate help
Call 999 for emergenciesSamaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)NHS Mental Health Helpline: 0800 689 5652
Remember: Reaching out is a brave first step. You deserve support, and we are here to help connect you to
Text Shout to 85285
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text-messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Call Samaritans
Every seven seconds, Samaritans answer a call for help.
We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
Samaritans are not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the crisis.
We offer to listen and support people and communities in times of need.
Papyrus
We provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through our helpline, HOPELINEUK.
We provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through our helpline, HOPELINEUK.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Those who are b
reaving have somewhere to turn when someone dies.
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NHS and Digital Support
NHS Talking Therapies: Offers psychological treatments for anxiety and depression.
SilverCloud: Provides self-help, confidential online programs for stress, sleep, and resilience.
Kooth and Qwell: Free digital platforms offering mental wellbeing support for young people (Kooth) and adults (Qwell).
Local Charities and Services
Manchester Mind: An independent charity offering a wide range of services, including peer support, information, and advice on welfare, housing, and debt.
Mind in Salford: Provides advocacy and support, including a garden centre.
42nd Street: A Manchester-based organisation focused on young people, offering a range of services and inclusion projects.
Self Help Services: Delivers 1-1 therapy sessions for anxiety and depression through GP surgeries in Manchester and other nearby areas.
Six Degrees Social Enterprise: Based in Salford, this organisation offers individual therapy, groups, and courses for people aged 16 and over.
National Resources
Mind (National): Provides mental health information and support.
Rethink Mental Illness: Offers support groups, carer support, and information on mental health conditions.
Samaritans: Provides confidential support for those feeling distressed or in despair, accessible via phone, email, or letter.
YoungMinds: Focuses on the mental health of children and young people, offering educational resources and online platforms.
How to Find Culturally Appropriate Services
Contact the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership:
This organisation provides information and can direct you to tailored services within Greater Manchester.
Use the Search Function on Websites:
Many charities and NHS services have online search tools to find local provisions.
Ask Your GP:
Your local GP surgery can provide information on local services, including NHS Talking Therapies and Self Help Services.