Accessing mental health support
If you're looking for support for your mental health and wellbeing, there are a range of organisations and and services that can help you.
The information in this article is taken from wigan.gov.uk.
Do you need to speak to someone right now?
If you're having thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life, it's important you speak to someone as soon as possible. There is urgent support available:
- Wigan mental health urgent response team - 0800 051 3253 (24/7 mental health crisis line for people of all ages in Wigan)
- The Samaritans - 116123 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
- Papyrus HOPEline UK (for young people) - 0800 068 4141, 9am - midnight every day of the year (weekends and Bank Holidays included) or text 07786 209697
- CALM Helpline (for men) - 0800 58 58 58
You can also book an emergency appointment with your doctor, call 111. or if you feel your life is at risk, go to A&E or contact 999.
Support for adults
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (Wigan’s local mental health trust delivers community and inpatient mental health services across the North West) - 0161 773 9121
- Mental Health Link Workers - GM Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (provides mental health advice, guidance and support to adults 18+ who are registered with a Wigan GP practice) - 01942 481 301
- Think Wellbeing – GM Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (offers therapy to support adults 16+ with common mental health problems like low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety) - 01942 764449
- Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - Counselling Service (one to one assessment and counselling for patients over 16 years of age) - 01942 483483
- Directions for Men (support group for men to come together and talk about whatever it is that is affecting their mental health) - 07894 971434
- Sensoriel (supporting people living with autism, dementia, brain injury, mental health issues)
- Think Ahead (support for Stroke survivors, their families and carers needing help or advice)
Support for young people
- 24/7 mental health crisis line - 01942 636395
- LINC2 Survival Guide - a council resource for the borough’s young people, providing guidance to those who need it on a range of issues. These include education, friendships and relationships, staying safe, learning about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and much more
- Willow Project - a registered charity, supporting children and young people aged 6-19 and their families who are affected by mental health and emotional issues
- PAPYRUS UK (national charity preventing young suicide. They offer support to young people across the country via their HOPEline) - 0800 068 41 41
- Young Minds (charity dedicated to young people’s mental health. They provide support to young people across the UK and to parents with concerns) - Text YM to 85258 / parents can phone 0808 802 5544
- Kooth - free online counselling for 11-18 year olds, chat forums and self-help information
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Childline (free 24-hour helpline for children and young people) - 0800 1111
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SHOUT 24/7 confidential test service (support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying or relationship issues) - Text 85258
For more information about local mental health services, visit the Wigan Council website:
