Please view the information below to access essential helplines and websites quickly.

You can download a mental health contact card directly to your phone for quick and easy access.

To do this, please:

  • download the contact card here;
  • open the contact card and save it to your contacts.

24/7 mental health crisis helpline

The free 24/7 mental health crisis helpline for all ages is here to help our service users, carers, and people living in Greater Manchester. The service is available if you are worried or anxious about your mental health or feeling as though you are in a mental health crisis and need urgent support and help. Also, you can contact the helpline if you are concerned about a loved one, neighbour, friend or family member.

Crisis Cafe @93

The Crisis Cafe @93 is an out-of-hours supportive community space open to anyone from Manchester, Bolton, Salford and Trafford, experiencing a mental health crisis. The cafe offers support and advice from qualified mental health practitioners and support staff in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Please phone ahead before dropping-in.

Samaritans

Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

SANEline

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

SHOUT85258

Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation, text the word Shout to 85258. Trained volunteers are there to listen at any time of day or night and messages won't appear on your phone bill.

National Suicide Prevention

The National Suicide Prevention service helps anyone who may be struggling with their mental health and/or thoughts of suicide. Volunteers use their skills, training and empathetic approach to offer a non-judgmental listening ear to help people in what could be their darkest hour. They aim to signpost individuals to the most relevant support available to them at that time, to get them the help they deserve.