Mental health and wellbeing
Find the right support for you
Whether you need practical self-help, local support or urgent advice, you do not have to manage things alone.
Start with our complete support guide
Our dedicated guide explains how to contact the practice, access NHS talking therapies, find local Salford services and get urgent mental health help.
Need urgent help?
If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent mental health support at any time, call NHS 111 and select mental health option 2.
Prefer to text? Text 07480 635134 to contact the Greater Manchester NHS mental-health team. Available 24 hours a day for people of all ages registered with a GP in Greater Manchester.
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, or call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life.
Help from the practice
If anxiety, low mood, depression, stress or sleep difficulties are affecting you, contact us for an assessment and advice about treatment or referral.
Contact us onlineOur secure Accurx form: You will be directed to our main practice form submission page at Salford Medical Centre. You can still be seen at The Quays.
For urgent mental health help, use NHS 111 mental health option 2 rather than waiting for an online reply.
Talking therapies in Salford
Six Degrees provides NHS-funded support for people aged over 16 experiencing stress, anxiety or depression. Access is normally through a GP or healthcare-professional referral.
If you are having difficulty accessing support, you can contact Six Degrees directly to discuss your options.
About talking therapiesFree online support
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Qwell
Adults 26+
Free, anonymous support and online counselling in Greater Manchester. -
Kooth
Young people
Free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support. -
NHS Every Mind Matters
Practical advice and a personalised Mind Plan.
Local support in Salford
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Mind in Salford
Local wellbeing, advocacy, debt advice and community services. -
START Inspiring Minds
Creative activities and community support for wellbeing and recovery. -
No.93 Crisis Café
Out-of-hours face-to-face crisis support in Harpurhey, available to Salford residents. Call 0161 271 0339 or 07778 012838 before attending to arrange access and confirm opening times.
Trusted information
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NHS mental health
Symptoms, treatments and guidance on getting help. -
GMMH self-help resources
Guides for anxiety, low mood, panic, sleep, stress and more. -
Mind information and support
Clear information about mental health and available support.
Someone to talk to
Samaritans offers a safe place to talk, whatever you are going through. You do not have to be suicidal.
If you need to speak to someone now, telephone rather than email. Email replies are not immediate.
Accessibility: Tell the practice or support service if you need an interpreter, communication support or another reasonable adjustment.