Crisis Lines
If you feel you need urgent mental health support you can call any time, day or night, if you feel your mental health is beginning to suffer. Our helplines are free to use and available to everyone.
Bolton, Salford, Trafford and the City of Manchester
0800 953 0285
Wigan
0800 051 3253
In an emergency
If you are concerned about an immediate risk of harm - either to yourself or someone else - phone 999. If it is not an emergency but you require urgent advice, call 101 for non-emergency access to the police or NHS 111. Visit your local Accident & Emergency department if you need urgent physical health care or an urgent mental health assessment.
Other crisis support
Shout
Free, confidential, 24/7 text support service. Text SHOUT to 85258
Samaritans
Call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123
Kooth
Online mental wellbeing community for young people. Free, safe and anonymous support. Access at www.kooth.com
Shining a Light on Suicide
Advice and support for those feeling suicidal, worried about someone or those bereaved by suicide. Access at www.shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk
Helpful Resources
To get you started with your recovery to improved mental health here are useful resources that we would recommend accessing as support while you wait.
GMMH Self-Help Resources
Download a range of self-help packs to work through in your pace at home. Find out more: www.gmmh.nhs.uk/self-help-resources
The Recovery Academy
The Recovery Academy host a range of online and in-person courses to get you started on understanding mental health and recovery, as well as range of other topics. Find out more: www.gmmh.nhs.uk/recovery
ORCHA Health App Directory
The ORCHA Health apps directory helps you find certified and approved apps to download on your device to help with your health and wellbeing. Find out more: gmmh.orcha.co.uk
NHS Every Mind Matters
Create your own mind plan to help you with your mental wellbeing. Find out more: www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
While You Wait
We are working hard to get people seen as quickly as possible. This page aims to provide further information and advice, along with some helpful resources, to help you manage your mental wellbeing while waiting for care.
As a service user, relative or carer using our services, sometimes you may need to turn to someone for help, advice, and support.
Find resources for carers and service users Contact the Trust