WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA: Stockport
24/7 helpline for Pennine Care service users and carers
Service provided by: Pennine Care FT
Our mental health helpline is for our service users and carers of all ages who are experiencing increased mental health needs during the coronavirus.
The support line is run by experienced mental health professionals who can provide mental health support and advice.
Who is suitable for the service?
Service users and carers which they can call any time, day or night, if they feel their mental health is beginning to suffer.
Tel: 0333 200 4339
BEREAVEMENT
Service provided by: Greater Manchester Bereavement Service
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death. No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief.
Who is suitable for the service?
Greater Manchester residents
VISIT THE SERVICE WEBSITEBEREAVEMENT
Service provided by: Greater Manchester suicide bereavement information service
A confidential information service for people bereaved or affected by suicide.
Tel: 0161 983 0700
Who is suitable for the service?
Greater Manchester residents
VISIT THE SERVICE WEBSITEConfidential 24/7 text service
Service provided by: SHOUT
Operated by trained crisis volunteers who will chat using text responses.
Who is suitable for the service?
Access to all via any UK registered mobile number
Text SHOUT to 85258
VISIT THE SERVICE WEBSITECounselling, advice and mental health support
Service provided by: Kooth
Counselling chats and message function.
Counselling chats available 12pm – 10pm (Mon – Fri) or 6pm – 10pm (Sat & Sun)
Message function available 24/7 but responses will be provided within that counselling chat hours of operation
Who is suitable for the service?
Any young person aged 11 to 18
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Mental health support
Service provided by: Mental Health Matters on behalf of Making Space – Stockport Mental Health Support Helpline
Emotional support, practical advice, guidance and telephone support for Stockport residents with mental health needs, whether referred to services or not. Support to those who are experiencing extreme emotional distress or are nearing crisis point and feel that there is nowhere else to turn.
Who is suitable for the service?
All aged 18 or over and normally resident in Stockport CCG area.
Live from 14th April.
Tel: 0800 138 7276 24hrs a day 7 days a week
Webchat available: www.mhm.org.uk
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Provided by Living Life to the Full
Living Life to the Full is one of the world’s most used wellbeing support packages and aims to provide key information using everyday non-complex language. There are a range of courses available. Each course offers free modules including worksheets to print off and use and linked books to read.
LLTTF is an accessible, practical way of accessing CBT-based educational life skills classes.
1. Sign up via the GM Health Hub (the only place to register). Adults sign up here: www.gmlifeskills.com
2. Choose your course
3. Get started on changing your life
Who is suitable for the service?
Adults living in Greater Manchester
VISIT THE SERVICE WEBSITESupport for stress, anxiety, low mood and depression
Service provided by: Silvercloud