Support for you

If your life or someone else's is in danger, please call 999*

*If you're calling 999 from a mobile and can't speak, press 55 when prompted and the operator will forward your call to the police as an emergency.

If you, or someone you know, is in a mental health crisis, call 111 and choose option 2 for help 24/7.

Helplines and text support

Samaritans 24/7 helpline - 116 123

SHOUT 24/7 text support - text SHOUT to 85258

Mind helpline - 0300 102 1234

Calm helpline for men - 0800 58 58 58

Papyrus helpline for under 35's - 0800 068 4141

Greater Manchester Victims' Services (for domestic abuse or any crime) - 0161 200 1950

Grief and bereavement

Cruse helpline - 0808 808 1677 or online chat here 

AtaLoss - online signposting to free services here

Money and debt

CAP helpline - 0800 328 0006

Stepchange free online debt advice here 

Money Advice Helpline - fill in a 30 second form to talk to someone here 

Dosh - supports people with a learning disability to manage their money