Immediate support
Call 999 in case of an emergency where there is a threat to life or serious injury.
In a mental health crisis:
- call Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust’s free 24-hour Helpline on 0800 953 0285
- call NHS 111 telephone number and choose option 2
- Find out where to get urgent help for mental health on the NHS website.
Mental health and wellbeing
In many ways, mental health is just like physical health: everybody has it and we need to take care of it. Good mental health means being generally able to think, feel and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life.
But if you go through a period of poor mental health you might find the ways you're frequently thinking, feeling or reacting become difficult, or even impossible, to cope with. This can feel just as bad as a physical illness, or even worse.
There are several ways to improve and support your wellbeing. Further advice and guidance on improving your mental wellbeing:
- The NHS 5 steps to mental wellbeing resource
- The NHS Every Mind Matters website
If you want to develop your skills so you can support your own or someone else’s mental health and wellbeing, you can take the RSPH Healthy Minds Greater Manchester e-learning training.
Mental health support in Trafford
To find out what support is available in Trafford to support mental health and wellbeing:
- Adults Mental Health and Wellbeing on the Trafford Directory
- Children and Young People's Mental Health on the Trafford Directory
- Trafford Thrive, Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing for children and young people and families
Suicide prevention
We will create a supportive environment to live, learn and work and where people can receive support and advice when they need it. If you are concerned about someone’s thoughts or intentions, Shining a Light on Suicide provides more advice and support options.
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service offers advice and support.
If you want to know how to prevent suicide take the Learn to Save a Life e-learning course.
Other support
There are many things that can impact on our mental health and wellbeing, such as