Community Mental Health Teams in Manchester

Community mental health teams (CMHTs) support adults and older people who have serious or long-term mental health difficulties.

We provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support, helping people receive mental health care as close to home as possible.

We work with people aged 16 up to 70 who have a diagnosed mental health condition.

Most people are referred to a community mental health team by their GP or another healthcare professional.

If you are not currently receiving support from a community mental health team and feel you need help with your mental health, please contact your GP or call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, where available. They can help you find the service that best meets your needs.

Changes to adult social care support in Manchester

From 1 October 2026, responsibility for adult social care services within Manchester's community mental health teams transferred to Manchester City Council.

• Adult social care services help people to live as independently and safely as possible. Support can include:
• Assessing care and support needs
• Help at home and in the community
• Support after illness or injury
• Assistance with everyday tasks such as dressing, cooking, cleaning or shopping
• Help to access social, leisure and community activities
• Adult safeguarding support

These services support older people, people with physical disabilities or learning disabilities, autistic people, and unpaid carers.
If you are already receiving support from a Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) community mental health team, you should continue to contact your usual team about your mental health care and treatment using the contact details on this page. 
 
If you also need support with social care, please speak to your community mental health team. They will work with Manchester City Council's adult social care services and help make sure you get the support you need. You do not need to contact the Council separately.

If you are not receiving support from a community mental health team and need help with adult social care, including a Care Act assessment or information about local authority social care services, please contact Manchester City Council adult social care directly or visit their website.

GMMH and Manchester City Council work closely together to ensure people receive coordinated care and support. Social workers continue to work alongside GMMH staff within community mental health teams, helping to provide a joined-up service for people who use mental health services.