Mental Health

The organisations in this section provide information on mental health.

You will also find information on health in the Advice and Support section.

42nd Street

Provides support services for young people, aged 14-25, who are experiencing stress, depression and mental health problems in the Manchester, Salford and Trafford areas.

African and Caribbean Mental Health Services

Working with and for African and Caribbean people with mental ill-health in and around Manchester

Alzheimer's Society

The leading UK care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers

Awaaz

A voluntary organisation providing a one stop service to Asian people in Manchester

AWAAZ Learn Direct Centre

The Cheetham learn direct access point

BME Mental Health Network

National Black and Minority Ethnic Mental Health Network The BME Mental Health Network is an infrastructure development in the black and minority ethnic voluntary sector with a special on mental health.

Bolton, Salford and Trafford Mental Health NHS Tru

Provides a range of integrated general mental health and social care services to the population of Bolton, Salford and Trafford. The Trust also provides a range of specialist and secure services for the whole of Greater Manchester and the North West.

Creative Support

A specialist independent provider of mental health services, with a track record in supported living, rehabilitation and home care.

Destigmatize.org.uk

Working in conjunction with the National Phobic's Society, they aim to provide information and support for sufferers of anxiety disorders mainly, but not exclusively, in the Asian population.

Disability Now newspaper website

This is the UK's leading disability site, giving a whole range of useful information

First Asian Support Trust

A registered charity working for and within the Asian community located in Cheetham Hill

First Step Trust

Provides real work experience and employment opportunities for people with mental health problems and other disadvantages. Includes FST SMaRT in Salford which collects and recycles unwanted and abandoned vehicles.

Hulme Action Research Project

Provide's a range of services and projects for people with mental health needs

Information for Mental Health

Directory of mental health organisations in Leeds with helpful information in British Sign Language (BSL)

Linn Street - Supported Accommodation

Support and rehabilitation to people with serious/enduring mental health problems

Mental Health Alliance

Provides information on the mental health alliance

Mental Health Foundation

We aim to improve the support available for people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities

Mental Health in Manchester

Easy access to other websites for straightforward information about mental health

Mental Health Services for Older People

Provides community and hospital-based care to people aged 60 and over with mental health problems

Mind in Manchester

The leading mental health charity in England and Wales

National Phobics Society

User-led charity providing a range of support services for those affected by anxiety disorders

North Manchester General Hospital Patients Association

Social activities and drop-In sessions

Rethink

One of the largest severe mental illness charity providing online information

SANE

One of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness

SHIFT

A five year initiative (2004-2009) in England to tackle stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues.

START in Salford Arts Project

Uses arts-based informal learning, targeting in particular those with mental health problems.

UK Council for Psychotherapy

Exists to promote and maintain the profession of psychotherapy for the benefit of the public

United Kingdom Psychiatric Pharmacy Group

To promote the highest standards of pharmaceutical practice within the speciality of mental health

Venture Arts

A charity providing arts activities for adults who have learning difficulties 5 days per week

YoungMinds

A national charity working to promote the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people

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