Posted on: January 3, 2024
We’ve collected some resources that may help you if you or someone you know is feeling lonely or suffering low mental health, for whatever reason. There is no shame to needing to reach out for help, and we recognise that sometimes it is easier to do this with a specialist or a stranger than with those directly around you. We hope these resources offer some support and can help you with your particular circumstances.
Calm Connections (based in Stretford)
Calm Connections provides support to families of children and young people with mental health and wellbeing challenges. They work with the whole family to have calm, positive relationships, and to maintain wellbeing and good mental health.
The mental health arm of the NHS also has a page offering advice, support and a range of links to specific services that may affect a person’s loneliness.
Nip in the Bud provide child related mental health related videos and materials to schools all around the country.
MIND have a Manchester hub as well as phone line for those who need it. MIND counsellors are able to offer group as well as solo counselling and talk sessions, and even have an allotment that users of their services can participate in to help clear their mind.
Beacon Counselling (based in Stockport)
Based in Stockport and offering outreach around Greater Manchester, Beacon Counselling believe everyone should have an equal chance of good emotional well-being. Counselling provides the lifelong tools and coping strategies that can be referred back to when emotional discomfort returns. Appointments can be made through their website.
Six Degrees Social Enterprise (based in Salford)
Six Degrees are a Salford based Community Interest Company that formed as a social enterprise in August 2011. They run the Step 2 NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression in Salford and provide bereavement support, as well as a range of projects that are targeted at marginalised groups to Greater Manchester.
This link offers support and advice for parents that are struggling with loneliness.
Loneliness in the LGBT+ Community
LGBT Hero talks loneliness in the LGBT+ community and how those affected can seek advice and support.
Beat is a charity that offers advice for those affected by eating disorders. They have online communities, phonelines and local support set up to provide support for many folk.
Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health database, where a person can search for support in their area from different services, such as the NHS, and local, national, private or charity support – all in one place.
Samaritans #BrewMonday Campaign
This year, Samaritans are dispelling the myth that Blue Monday is the saddest day of the year, as we’ll always have up and down days throughout the year. Instead they’re calling it #BrewMonday – and giving everyone an excuse to have a natter over a brew! They’re encouraging people to connect and to listen, which is definitely something we can get behind.
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