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 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. Current projects include: Food For All and Allotment Project Poor mental health, loneliness and lack of access to healthy food are intertwined and our Food for All team offer a range of services to support individuals and communities experiencing the greatest need. Young People We work with young people either in schools, or through our community project, CYP, to educate about mental health and to provide help when young people are struggling. Peer Support Our Peer Support groups are run by people who use their own experiences to help each other. The aim of the peer support groups is to offer a safe place for people who are struggling with their mental health to share, understand and give mutual support for mental health related issues being experienced. Criteria: You need to be living in an area within the Manchester City Council. 4 groups at present with : 2 groups are online: Tuesday, 5.30pm -7pm. Friday, 10.00am-12.00pm. A Wednesday face to face group 2pm-4pm in Hulme. We’re intending to provide online access at the same time if anyone has that need. A Friday face to face group, 2pm-4pm in Harpurhey. Advice We provide free and impartial advice on welfare benefits, debt and housing to people with mental health needs living in Manchester."

"Rochdale and District Mind offer a wide variety of wellbeing services and support groups to help local residents. 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. They offer a range of services including their Wellbeing Programme which is a semi-structured pathway, supporting service users to improve their mental wellbeing by engaging with a range of activities based on the “Five Ways to Wellbeing”. 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. Their 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."

"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. Free Mondfulness Drop-in Sessions: We run both in person and online mindfulness sessions for people who are interested in giving mindfulness a go. All sessions are suitable for mindfulness beginners and experts alike! The teacher will guide you through the practices. No experience needed, and you don’t need to bring anything with you, just a willingness to give it a go. 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"

"Stockport Mind is an independent mental health charity that offers friendly, accessible support and information to promote wellbeing in the community. Set up by a group of volunteers in 1971, we are affiliated to national Mind, one of the leading mental health charities in England and Wales. Mind Stockport and District offer a range of services to those struggling with mental health issues in the borough including a Choir, Art sessions, Carer Support and and Information and Signposting helpline - We will listen to anyone who contacts us. If you are looking for a particular kind of support, we will help to direct you to the most appropriate service, whether that is provided by us or another organisation."

"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 activites. Further details can be found here: https://www.togmind.org/services "