Salford Medical Centre · Mental health support
Support for anxiety, depression and your wellbeing
If things feel difficult, you can ask for help. Find support from our practice, talking therapies and local services below.
Need help now?
If someone’s life is at risk, or you cannot keep yourself or someone else safe, call 999 or go to A&E now.
For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and select mental health option 2 . This service is available 24 hours a day, for all ages. You can call for yourself or someone else.
Prefer to text? Greater Manchester NHS support
Text 07480 635134 to contact the local NHS mental health team. Available 24/7 to people of all ages registered with a Greater Manchester GP.
The team aims to reply within four hours. Do not wait for a text reply if you need immediate help. Call 111 and select option 2, or 999 if there is an immediate risk to life.
Support from our practice
If anxiety, depression, stress or sleep difficulties are affecting you, contact us. We can listen, assess your needs and discuss treatment and referral options.
NHS talking therapies
Six Degrees provides NHS-funded talking therapies for people over 16 in Salford, including support for anxiety and depression.
Referrals are normally made by a GP or health professional. If you are having difficulty accessing support, call Six Degrees on 0161 983 0900 to discuss your options.
Free online support
Explore support without a GP referral.
- Qwell · ages 26 and over Anonymous online mental health support for adults in Greater Manchester.
- Kooth · ages 10–25 Online counselling and wellbeing support for young people in Greater Manchester.
- NHS Every Mind Matters Practical ideas for looking after your mental wellbeing.
Support close to home
- Mind in Salford Local advocacy, wellbeing and welfare rights support. This is not a crisis service.
- START Creative activities and community support for mental wellbeing.
- No.93 Crisis Café Face-to-face crisis support in Harpurhey, also available to Salford residents. Call 0161 271 0339 or 07778 012838 before visiting to arrange access and check opening hours.
Someone to listen
- Samaritans Call 116 123 free, any time, day or night.
- Shout Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential support, 24/7.
- CALM Call 0800 58 58 58 or visit the website for current helpline and online support availability.
- Childline · under 19s Call 0800 1111 for free, confidential support.
Looking after your mental health
For clear information about symptoms, treatments and getting support, visit NHS mental health or Mind’s information and support .
Taking antidepressants?
They can take time to work. Keep your planned reviews, and contact us if you have side effects, feel worse or are concerned about your treatment. Do not stop taking them suddenly without speaking to your prescriber.
If you develop thoughts of suicide or self-harm, seek urgent help using the services above.
Help with everyday pressures
Money worries, loneliness, housing and work can affect your wellbeing. Ask our team about social prescribing and community support.