Salford Pride does not provide services that support people when they are experiencing a crisis or need urgent help. Please see the list below for places you can access support.
If you are in crisis, you should:
Call 999
Call your GP during office hours Monday - Friday.
Contact one of the crisis support services below.
Please attend A&E only as an absolute last resort due to the current pressure the NHS is under (Salford Royal has a mental health liaison team).
GMMH Mental health crisis helpline
Call the helpline on 0800 953 0285
Free 24/7 mental health crisis helpline for all ages.
Website: www.gmmh.nhs.uk/247-helpline
C.A.L.M (Campaign against Living Miserably)
Call the C.A.L.M helpline on 0800 585 858
This is a national helpline for men to talk about any issues they are feeling. Open 5pm – midnight, 365 days a year.
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Mind Infoline
Call the Mind Infoline on 0300 123 3393
This infoline provides information on types of mental health problems, where to get help, medication and alternative treatments & advocacy. It is open 9am-6pm Monday-Friday.
Website: www.mind.org.uk/
NHS 111
Call the helpline for free on 111
NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent or non-urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. This is a 24-hour national helpline providing health advice and information.
Website: www.111.nhs.uk
Papyrus
Call the Papyrus Hopeline on 0800 068 4141 / text them on 07786 209697
This is a confidential Suicide Prevention Helpline for young people up to the age of 35 who are worried about how they are feeling or anyone concerned about a young person. (The line is open Mon-Fri 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; Weekends 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm). You can also email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org/
Shout
Text Shout to 85258
Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. They can help with urgent issues such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying, relationship challenges.
Website: www.giveusashout.org/
The Samaritans
Call on 116 123 or Email jo@samaritans.org.uk
24 hour crisis helpline (free for everyone). An excellent helpline for when you are in crisis. The Samaritans will listen to you without judgement.
Website: www.samaritans.org/
YoungMinds
Text YM to 85258
Text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger, for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
They also have a Parents Helpline that you can contact if you are worried about your child. You can speak to one of their experts on by calling 0808 802 5544 for free (Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 4pm).
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk/