Help is available
Below are a list of registered charities and services I have come across during my struggling times. I am in no way affiliated with these charities and any personal help or support I have received in the past has had no impact on list I have generated.
If like me, the last thing you are going to do when you are low is reach out for help. I write this list in case you need it and to help you build a relationship with the charities before you reach the pinacol point of implosion.
My list will never be complete as long as there are loving and caring people around the world, however, should you have an additional support you would like to be included, please feel free to contact me. I can’t promise I will add it on straight away, however, I will include them upon confirmation of relevant support offered.
Help Around Greater Manchester
Survivors Manchester – 0808 800 5005
A survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing to access quality assured support.
St Mary’s Centre Manchester – 0161 276 6515
Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated forensic, counselling and aftercare service to men, women and children living in the Greater Manchester area who have experienced rape or sexual assault, whether this has happened recently or in the past.
Greater Manchester Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Support – 0161 273 4500
A women led, women only service, committed to providing a safe space in which survivors can heal.
Manchester Mind – 0161 769 5732
Our purpose is to support better mental health for everyone. We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that. We value the commitment of our staff and volunteers who work hard to ensure our services are delivered in a way that enables people to feel heard and involved.
Salford Mind – 0161 710 1070
Mind in Salford is an independent, user focused charity providing vital services to make a positive difference to the wellbeing and mental health of local people.
Rethink Manchester – rethinkmanchester@gmail.com
The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people affected by severe mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other.
42nd Street – 0161 228 7321
42nd Street is an innovative Greater Manchester young people’s mental health charity with 40 years’ experience of providing free and confidential services to young people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Moodswings – 0161 832 3736
Helping people recover from life’s ups and downs.
Gaddum Centre – 0161 834 6069
At Gaddum, everyone is treated as an individual; understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.
The Men’s Room – 0161 834 1827
The Men’s Room is an arts & health charity supporting men and trans people who sex work, are homeless or both.
START Salford
A Mental Health charity based in the heart of the city of Salford which promotes wellbeing and recovery through creative arts-based activities
Six Degrees Salford – 0161 983 0900
Our social mission is to build resilient communities in which people with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety are accepted, supported and equipped with skills to deal with the challenges they face.
We do this by delivering accessible, recovery-orientated services.
Help Around The United Kingdom
Self Help Services
We offer a wide range of support and services for young people and adults living with mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, phobias and panic attacks.
Anxiety UK – 03444 775 774
Anxiety UK was established to promote the relief and rehabilitation of persons suffering from agoraphobia and associated anxiety disorders, phobias and conditions, in particular, but not exclusively, by raising awareness in such topics.
Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. Peer support is at the core of our work.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – 0800 58 58 58
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male.
CALM exists to change this.
Men’s Health Forum – 0330 097 0654
All men and boys – particularly those in the most disadvantaged areas and communities – will have the information, services and treatments they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives.
Mental Health Foundation – 020 7803 1100
Prevention is at the heart of what we do. Our knowledge, informed by rigorous research and practical based study, has been pioneering change for more than 70 years and we aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo or tackle difficult or under researched issues.
MIND – 0300 123 3393
We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
No Panic – 0300 772 9844
No Panic specialises in self-help recovery and our services include providing people with the skills they need to manage their condition and work towards recovery, enabling them to lead more fulfilled lives.
PAPYRUS – 0800 068 4141
We exist to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives by shattering the stigma around suicide and equipping young people and their communities with the skills to recognise and respond to suicidal behaviour.
Rethink Mental Illness – 0808 801 0525
We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.
Samaritans – 116 123
Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the crisis.
We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And we encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives.
SANE – 07984 967 708
We work to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
Help for when a call doesn’t feel like an option
Anxiety UK
- Email advice – support@anxietyuk.org.uk
- Text advice – 07537 416905
- Live chat – https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/get-help/live-chat/
- Website – https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
Bipolar UK
- Online community – https://www.bipolaruk.org/ecommunity
- Email Support – info@bipolaruk.org
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
- Online Web Chat – https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/
PAPYRUS
- Email support – pat@papyrus-uk.org
Samaritans
- Email advice – jo@samaritans.org
- Snail Mail – Chris
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 9090
STIRLING FK8 2SA
SANE
- Text Care – http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/textcare/
- Support Forum – http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/supportforum/support_rooms/
- Email Support – support@sane.org.uk
- Snail Mail – SANE,
St. Mark’s Studios,
14 Chillingworth Road,
Islington,
London,
N7 8QJ
Young Minds
- Crisis Messenger – If you need urgent help, text YM to 85258
42nd Street
- Email Support – onlineteam@42ndstreet.org.uk
- Online Support – https://onlinesupport.42ndstreet.org.uk/
Mind
- Online support – https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/
Carers UK
- Online support – https://www.carersuk.org/
- Support Forum – https://www.carersuk.org/forum
Mental Health Forums
**Please note, un-regulated forums can cause more harm than good. I personally recommend avoiding such sites when in a vulnerable state and use caution when exploring symptoms, conditions or diagnoses. These views are my own based upon personal experience.
- https://www.mentalhealthforum.net/
- http://www.sane.org.uk/support_forum/index.php
- https://www.carersuk.org/forum
- https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/
- https://www.healthfulchat.org/
- https://www.chatfriends.co.uk/#home
- https://www.rollercoasterroom.com/
- https://www.mentalhealthanonymous.com/
- https://www.chatzy.com/therapy
- https://crazy-peeps.net/
- https://www.depression-chat-rooms.org/
The list is extensive however I have only included a few so far.