Mental health support
You do not have to manage this alone
Choose the kind of help you need. Support is available for anxiety, low mood, depression, stress and urgent mental health difficulties.
Urgent mental health help
If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to A&E now.
For urgent mental health support at any time, call NHS 111 and select mental health option 2. You will be connected to a trained mental health professional. This service is free and available 24 hours a day.
Prefer to get support by text?
Text the Greater Manchester NHS mental-health team on 07480 635134. The service is available 24 hours a day for people of all ages registered with a GP in Greater Manchester. You can text for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
The team aims to respond within four hours. Do not wait for a text reply if you need immediate help: call NHS 111 and select mental health option 2. If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to A&E.
Support from The Quays Practice
Contact us if anxiety, low mood, depression, stress or sleep problems are affecting your daily life. A clinician can assess your needs and discuss treatment or referral options.
Our secure online form: You will be directed to our main practice form submission page at Salford Medical Centre. You can still be seen at The Quays.
Not for emergencies: use NHS 111 mental health option 2 for urgent help, or 999 if there is immediate danger.
NHS talking therapies
NHS-funded psychological therapies can help with anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, trauma and related difficulties.
In Salford, Six Degrees provides support for people over 16 experiencing stress, anxiety or depression. Access is normally through a GP or healthcare-professional referral. If needed, you may be referred onwards to Salford Talking Therapies.
If you are having difficulty accessing support, you can call Six Degrees directly on 0161 983 0900 to discuss your options.
Free online support
Confidential services you can access without waiting for a GP appointment.
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Qwell
Adults 26+
Free, anonymous support and online counselling for Greater Manchester residents. -
Kooth
Young people
Free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support. -
NHS Every Mind Matters
Practical advice and a personalised Mind Plan.
Local Salford support
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Mind in Salford
Local wellbeing, advocacy, advice and community support. -
No.93 Crisis Café
Out-of-hours, face-to-face support in Harpurhey for people experiencing a mental health crisis, including Salford residents. Telephone 0161 271 0339 or 07778 012838 before attending to arrange access and confirm opening times. -
START in Salford
Creative activities and community support for wellbeing and recovery.
Self-help and trusted information
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GMMH self-help resources
Guides for anxiety, depression, sleep, panic, stress and more. -
NHS mental health information
Symptoms, treatments and where to get help. -
Mind information and support
Clear guidance about mental health problems and accessing support.
Other confidential helplines
Accessibility and confidentiality: Tell the practice or service if you need an interpreter, communication support or a reasonable adjustment. Mental health support is confidential, subject to safeguarding and immediate safety concerns.