Mental health support across Greater Manchester

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
 
Below is a list of mental health support services available across Salford and Greater Manchester. These services offer a range of support, including advice, crisis help, and 24/7 options, and can be accessed if you need support at short notice or outside of local services.
 

NHS 111 (Mental Health Option)

Phone: 111 (choose the mental health option)
Website: https://www.nhs.uk 
Description:
Available 24 hours a day. Provides urgent mental health support and can connect you to local services in Salford.


Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH)

Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk 
Description:
The main NHS provider for specialist mental health services in Salford, including community support, inpatient care, and crisis services.


Greater Manchester Mental Health Crisis Helpline

Phone: 0800 953 0285 
Description:
Freephone service available 24 hours a day for people of all ages experiencing a mental health crisis in Greater Manchester, including Salford.


Hub of Hope

Website: https://hubofhope.co.uk 
Description:
A national mental health support directory. You can search by postcode to find local services in Salford quickly and easily.


Samaritans

Phone: 116 123
Website: https://www.samaritans.org 
Description:
Free, confidential support available 24 hours a day for anyone who needs someone to listen.


Shout (24/7 Text Support)

Text: SHOUT to 85258
Website: https://giveusashout.org 
Description:
Confidential text messaging support available at any time for anyone struggling to cope.


42nd Street (Young People Aged 13–25)

Website: https://www.42ndstreet.org.uk 
Description:
Offers mental health support, advice, and services for young people across Greater Manchester, including Salford residents.


Self Help (Greater Manchester)

Website: https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk 
Description:
Provides a range of mental health and wellbeing services, including talking therapies and group support, accessible to people in Salford.


Urgent Help

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to the nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department.