Trauma-Informed Support in Greater Manchester

Mental Health & Emotional Support

These services offer listening, guidance, and mental health support for anyone finding things hard. 

• NHS 111 – Mental Health Option If you need urgent mental health support, you can call 111 and choose the mental health option. You’ll speak with trained staff who can help you find the right support. 

• Samaritans A confidential listening service for anyone feeling overwhelmed or struggling. Phone: 116 123 Website: https://www.samaritans.org 

• Shining a Light on Suicide (Greater Manchester) Information, support, and guidance for people feeling suicidal or worried about someone else. Website: Homepage - Shining a Light on Suicide 

Online Support (Free, No Referral Needed) 

These services offer anonymous, text‑based support if you prefer not to speak to someone directly. 

• Kooth (ages 10–25) Online counselling, wellbeing tools, and community support. Website: https://www.kooth.com 

• Qwell (ages 26+) Free online counselling and wellbeing support for adults. Website: https://www.qwell.io 

Community Wellbeing & Local Support

These organisations offer safe spaces, wellbeing activities, and practical support. 

• Manchester Mind Mental health support, advice, and community activities. Website: https://www.manchestermind.org 

• No. 93 Wellbeing Centre A welcoming community space offering groups, activities, and emotional support. Website: No. 93 Wellbeing Centre | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT  

Specialist Trauma Support

These services support people who have lived through difficult or traumatic experiences of any kind.

· Freedom from Torture (Manchester) Therapeutic support for people who have survived torture or conflict. Website: https://www.freedomfromtorture.org

· NESTAC (New Step for African Community) Culturally-specific trauma support, including the Butterfly Project for women and girls affected by harmful practices. Website: https://www.nestac.org.uk

· Survivors Manchester Support for men who have experienced sexual abuse, rape, or exploitation. Website: https://www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk Survivors Manchester - The Survivors Trust

· Manchester Rape Crisis Specialist counselling and advocacy for people affected by sexual violence. Website: https://www.manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk Listen, Believe, Support | Manchester Rape Crisis

Support for Young People & Families

• 42nd Street Youth mental health support, counselling, creative groups, and safe spaces. Website: https://www.42ndstreet.org.uk 

• Early Break Support for young people and families, including help around bereavement, emotional wellbeing, and difficult experiences. Website: https://www.earlybreak.co.uk 

Refugee, Asylum & Migration Support

Trauma‑aware support for people navigating displacement, asylum, or resettlement. 

• Refugee Action (Manchester) Practical and emotional support for refugees and asylum seekers. Website: https://www.refugee-action.org.uk Refugee Action in Greater Manchester - Refugee Action 

• Boaz Trust Safe accommodation and casework for people seeking asylum. Website: https://www.boaztrust.org.uk 

Domestic Abuse & Gender-Based Violence Support

These services offer confidential support, safety planning, and advocacy. 

• Safespots (Tameside) Community‑based support for people experiencing domestic abuse. Website: https://www.safespots.org.uk 

• Wigan & Leigh Well Women’s Centre Support for women affected by domestic or sexual violence. Website: Home Page - The Well Women Centre, Leigh WN7 1YE 

Bereavement & Loss

Support for anyone coping with grief, including sudden or traumatic loss. 

• Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Helps you find the right bereavement support for your needs. Phone: 0161 983 0902 Website: https://greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk Home - Greater Manchester Bereavement Service 

Housing, Homelessness & Complex Need

• Barnabus Manchester Support for people experiencing homelessness, including wellbeing and practical help. Website: Barnabus - Christian Homelessness Charity in Manchester

• Achieve Recovery Services (GM-wide) Support for people affected by drugs or alcohol, including mental health and trauma-aware help. Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/achieve