SUPPORT & CRISIS RESOURCES

At MBH Well-Being, we recognise that while movement, community, and routine can support wellbeing, there may be times when people feel overwhelmed or in crisis.

MBH Well-Being is not a crisis service. If you are struggling or feel at risk, please contact one of the support services below.

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EMERGENCY SUPPORT (IMMEDIATE RISK)

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.

For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option — available 24/7.

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CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINES

• Samaritans – Call 116 123

https://www.samaritans.org — 24/7 free listening support.

• Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258

https://www.giveusashout.org — 24/7 text support.

• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Call 0800 58 58 58

https://www.thecalmzone.net — Support focused on men’s mental health.

• Papyrus – HOPELINE 247 – Call 0800 068 4141 or Text 88247

https://www.papyrus-uk.org — Suicide prevention support for young people and those concerned about them.

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LOCAL NHS SERVICES (WIGAN & GREATER MANCHESTER)

• Wigan Home Based Treatment Team – 24/7 intensive community support for adults during mental health emergencies.

• Wigan Talking Therapies (formerly Think Wellbeing) – Free NHS psychological therapy for adults registered with a Wigan GP (anxiety, depression, stress, etc).

• Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) – Specialist support and assessment for adults with significant mental health difficulties in Wigan.

• Wigan Borough Mental Health Crisis Line – Local NHS crisis line available for urgent mental health support (telephone details available through NHS and council mental health pages)

• CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) – Mental health support for young people up to 18 in the Wigan area.

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COMMUNITY & CHARITY SUPPORT

• Andy’s Man Club – https://andysmanclub.co.uk

Free peer-to-peer support groups for men.

• Epic Hope – https://epichope.co.uk

CIC offering community support around mental health and recovery.

• Mind – https://www.mind.org.uk

Mental health charity providing information, services, and local support signposting.

• We are With You – Wigan & Leigh – Local drug and alcohol support as well as mental wellbeing services (01942 487500).

• Turning Point – https://www.turning-point.co.uk

Health & social care charity supporting people with mental health, addiction, and complex needs.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

If you feel you may harm yourself or others, call 999 or go directly to A&E.

MBH Well-Being supports wellbeing through movement and community but is not a substitute for clinical or emergency mental health care.