Mental health support

Many of us can feel worried or stressed about our lives and our loved ones.

These pages list groups and organisations offering mental health support to adults, children and parents.

Please make sure you check each organisation's website for the most up-to-date information.

Mental health support for adults

If you're an adult, you can get mental health support from the following organisations.

Community Mental Health Teams - you can get support from our Community Mental Health Teams after being referred by a mental health specialist or medical professional.
NHS Pennine Care - provides a range of mental health, learning difficulty and autism services for all ages.
Every Mind Matters - get ideas and advice for improving your mood at home.
Rochdale and District Mind - over the phone help and online support groups for all adults.
Thinking Ahead - you can access online or over the phone therapy to help you with any mental health difficulties.
Living Well - offer friendly chats or catch-ups to check on general welfare and well-being.
Alzheimer's Society - offering information, support and advice on coronavirus for adults with dementia. In particular, they try to help if dementia makes it difficult for you or your loved one to follow NHS or government advice.
Shout - anyone 16 years or older who's experiencing mental health challenges can access a free text message helpline. You can send a text message any time of day or night wherever you are. Every conversation is with a human being.
OCD-UK - advice for adults with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).

If you're a child or a teenager, you can get mental health support from the following organisations.

NHS Pennine Care - provides a range of mental health, learning difficulty and autism services for all ages.
#Thrive from Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - offering different types of support and advice on your mental health and general lifestyle. For children and young people aged up to 19 years.
Kooth - children and teenagers aged 11-18 can use this confidential and anonymous online counselling and emotional well-being service.
Anna Freud - young people can get help building on their strengths and achieving their goals.
Young Minds - help for teenagers who are anxious or scared about coronavirus.
The National Autistic Society - children on the autism spectrum, including those with Asperger syndrome can access advice, tips and links to further resources on dealing with anxiety.

If you're a parent, you can get mental health support from the following organisations.

Anna Freud – resources on how to talk to your children about coronavirus and how to help them with any worries they might have.
Calm Connections – provides regular support groups for parents and carers of children struggling with their mental health. They also run specific sessions for dads.
Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership – access a list of local and national services offering mental health support for parents.
Beyond Psychology – online workshops for parents and carers about helping young people and children understand and manage their anxiety, stress and emotional behaviour.

If you find yourself feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, there's free support and advice available to you.