Mental Health Support

Posted on November 1st, 2024

Mental health and wellbeing support in Greater Manchester: 

 Mental health and wellbeing support in Greater Manchester

 We know things may be difficult at the moment. If you find yourself feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed there’s a range of support that you can self-refer to.

Mental health crisis support

Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option if you, or someone you know, is in a mental health crisis. Available 24/7, you’ll speak to a mental health professional who can help you find the right support.

If there’s an immediate risk to life ring 999 or go to A&E.

Accessing urgent mental health support

A new way for people to access the right support in a mental health crisis has been introduced across the North West. Anyone needing urgent mental health support can now call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for 24/7 access to urgent support.

The service continues to be provided by the same organisations, that is not changing, there is just a new telephone number to call.

If someone’s mental or emotional state gets worse quickly, this can be referred to as a mental health crisis or a mental health emergency. If this happens, it is important to get help quickly. A mental health crisis can mean different things to different people, but often means that you no longer feel able to cope or be in control of your situation. It can cause significant disruption to your life and your ability to function.

You can access mental health support via NHS 111 and select the mental health option if you are worried about:

• Severe changes to your mood
• Withdrawing from people (close family, friends, or work colleagues)
• Not taking care of yourself like you usually would
• Having increased thoughts about your life not being worth living
• Excessive worry
• Feeling out of control or unable to cope
• Feeling anxious about leaving the house
• Hearing voices or seeing things that others can’t
• Thinking about harming yourself.

If there’s an immediate risk of danger to life you should ring 999 or go to A&E.

NHS 111 select mental health option is for all ages, including children and young people and those with neurodevelopmental needs. You can call for yourself, or someone else.

Free online wellbeing programme

• 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.
• Supporting an Anxious Child (for parents and carers of children aged 5 to 11) and Supporting an Anxious Teen (for parents and carers of teenagers aged 12 to 18). Instant access to self-help support:

www.gm.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/

Free digital mental wellbeing support

Join the community and access free, safe and anonymous professional support online. There areno waiting lists for support and no referral needed. Access to these platforms is available instantly 24/7. Support available includes: Live chat or messaging with qualified mental health professionals; Self-help tools and activities; Online community

• Kooth (for ages 10 to 25) www.kooth.com/
• Qwell (for ages 26+) www.qwell.io/

NHS Talking Therapies

Psychological treatments, including cognitive behaviour therapy, are effective in treating anxiety and depression and are often recommended first, particularly for mild to moderate anxiety and depression. You can find out more about services in your area here:

www.hub.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/mental-health/nhs-talking-therapies-for-anxiety-and-depression/

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, we’ll help you find the support you need.

www.shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk

Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life?

For confidential suicide prevention advice for young people under 35 years of age, contact Papyrus at HOPELINEUK. They’re open 9am to 12am (midnight) every day of the year.

Tel: 0800 068 4141. Email: pat@papyrus-uk

Greater Manchester Bereavement Service

This service is available for anyone living or working in Greater Manchester who has been bereaved or affected by a death by whatever cause, no matter how long ago. No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief. www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk/

Tel: 0161 983 0902