Mind

Our purpose is to create a space where mental health comes first. We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that.

We provide free and impartial advice on welfare benefits, debt and housing to people with mental health needs living in Manchester.

How to access

See services pages of website for details or call our infoline.

• Self-referral or referral through others with the individual’s written consent.

• Call or email to arrange an initial chat with our Peer Support Development Workers: tel: 0161 769 5732 or email: peersupport@manchestermind.org

Rochdale Mind is a mental health charity that provides support to people in the Rochdale area. They focus on helping individuals who are experiencing mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Their aim is to improve mental wellbeing and promote recovery.

A confidential counselling service provides one to one counselling sessions to help relieve stress, anxiety and depression, increase self-esteem and improve relationships. It is available to anyone 18 years or older, living in, or whose GP is in Rochdale, Heywood or Middleton and is not accessing counselling/therapy elsewhere but they are unable to offer counselling to people affected with PTSD.

The Wellbeing Co-ordinator for New and Emerging Communities supports a range of different communities and population groups, including: Asylum Seekers and Refugees who are provided with advice and guidance to access a range of legal, housing, health and wellbeing services.

How to access

The first step in accessing any of the help available at Rochdale and District Mind is to complete a referral form and to meet a Wellbeing Coordinator to discuss your issues. You and your Wellbeing Coordinator will then build up an individual action plan to tackle your issues.

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.

Welfare Rights & Debt Advice: We provide free, independent, impartial and confidential advice for adults in Salford who are registered with a Salford GP and who have a mental health condition.

Advocacy: At the Advocacy Hub, we provide both statutory and non-statutory advocacy. We provide: Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) to eligible clients in Salford (including Care Act Carers Advocacy). Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) in Meadowbrook, Woodlands and Prestwich Hospitals and associated services. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA) in Salford. Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy (ICA) in Salford.

How to access

Call our infoline or head to the website.

Stockport and District Mind offer an infoline and a range of services including a Carer's Support Service, Art Groups and a Singing for Fun group.

How to access

You can phone us and speak directly to a staff member, during the opening hours . Please be aware that our phonelines are not monitored outside of our opening hours.

Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind provide a variety of services for our clients. We pride ourself on finding new and effective ways to help people with their mental wellbeing in the way which best suits them. Current service provision includes counselling, guided well-being and a well-being hub and programme of activities.

To Access:

If you're interested in accessing counselling with us, then you can give us a call on 0161 330 9223 and ask us about counselling.