Get 24/7 support whenever you need it
- Call Samaritans on 116 123
- Text Shout on 85258
- Call Papyrus HopelineUK on 0800 068 4141
- Hub of Hope
- Stay Alive App
- In an emergency call 999
Help in your area
No matter what you are experiencing, there are services in your local area to help you when you are struggling.
Select your area
If you’re feeling suicidal and need help, click on your area to find local support. You can find national support and helplines here.
Please note that due to current Government guidance, the services listed may not be offering face to face support. Many of these service will be offering support over the phone, by email or by video calls. Please be aware that opening times may also be different.
Suicide prevention support in
Manchester
Crisis helplines in Greater Manchester
If you need mental health advice and support urgently, there are freephone 24/7 crisis helplines for all areas of Greater Manchester.
Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan
0800 953 0285
Dad Matters
Helping dads have successful relationships with their families and support with anxiety, stress and mental health issues.
Men’s Sheds
A place to meet like-minded people and someone to share your worries with. Aims to reduce isolation and help men deal with mental health challenges.
NHS 111
Call 111 if you need help urgently for your mental health, but it's not an emergency. They will tell you the right place to get help if you need to see someone.
Andy’s Man Club
Peer support group for men to talk to others. Andy's Man Club currently have groups in Manchester, Oldham and Rochdale as well as a national online group.
Manchester Crisis Point
Open-access support to guide you through challenging times. This is a short-term residential mental health service for people suffering mental distress aged 18 and over and living in Manchester.
Manchester Mind
A wide range of services, advice and support for adults to help improve mental health and wellbeing.
Samaritans
As well as being available by phone, email or text, you can speak to trained volunteers in person in Manchester city centre.
Mr Beardmores BarberHaus
Josh at Mr Beardmores BarberHaus has completed The Lions Barber Collective BarberTalk training so is able to support clients who may be struggling.
Directions for Men
Men's peer support sessions where men can talk, be listened to and support each other through tough times. Directions for Men also provide activities to support better mental health and fitness.
Shining a light on suicide
The website has been commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester. The aim of the Shining a Light on Suicide campaign is to prevent suicide and provide support information for those bereaved by suicide and those dealing with suicidal thoughts.
