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 111 and select the mental health option 2 for 24/7 access to urgent support or use the following link to get support online NHS 111

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.

Can provide a range of talking therapies for people struggling with their mental health, such as difficulty sleeping, low mood, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of low self worth or panic attacks.

They can also help you to cope with the effects of a long-term health problem or chronic pain, post natal depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, eating difficulties and post traumatic stress reactions.

Please note the service is NOT an emergency service, if you're feeling desperate or suicidal you should contact the GP, ring 111 or attend your nearest A&E as soon as possible.

The service is available to people over the age of 16 and registered with a GP in Bury, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, and Rochdale.

You can refer yourself using the online form. Head over to the website by following the link and navigate to the 'Make a Referral' section to make a referral.

Bury Talking Therapies can also be contacted by telephone on 0161 253 5258

Healthy Minds are offering a new mental health self-help program called SilverCloud, where you can instantly access materials which have been shown to have a positive impact on depression, anxiety and stress.

You can log into the program from any device as often as you want, and they will regularly support you as you work through the materials. Once you have completed the program you will still be able to access the information in your account for up to a year.

If you would like more information you can contact Bury Talking Therapies on 0161 253 5258. You can sign up to Silver Cloud by following the link

Unfortunately SilverCloud is only available in English at the moment. If you would like to access their services but don't speak English, please complete the Bury Talking Therapies referral form and they will contact you to arrange an interpreter.

There is strong link between debt and mental health problems.

If you need help with debt advice please visit Money Advice Service where you will find supporting organisations offering online, telephone and face-to-face debt advice services.

Services are free, confidential and hold a standard or membership code accredited by the Money and Pensions Service.

If you are under the age of 16, you are a parent/caregiver or you work with someone under 16, who needs some Mental Health help/advice, CAMHS can help you.

Please follow the link to the CMAHS website

Join the community and access free, safe and anonymous professional support online. There are

no 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) https://www.kooth.com/
• Qwell (for ages 26+) https://www.qwell.io/

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. Please follow the link to get support now.

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

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. 

Tel: 0161 983 0902