Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope runs from 10th September-10th October. It’s a time for us to raise awareness of suicide and encourage everyone to have open conversations and play a role in preventing suicide, whilst sharing messages of hope. Join the conversation and help us change the narrative on suicide.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, are worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide, advice and support is available.
Need urgent help for your mental health?
Call 111 and select the mental health option. Available 24/7, you’ll speak to a mental health professional who can help you find the right support.
Other ways to contact 111:
- Text relay. Call 18001 111 using text relay, 24 hours a day.
- British sign language (BSL) Use signvideo.co.uk/nhs111
- Help in other languages. Call 111 and ask for an interpreter.
If you or someone else have physically harmed themselves, or if their life is at risk, then you should call 999 or go to A&E.
Shining a Light on Suicide
Anyone can experience suicidal thoughts, and it can feel hard to know how to talk to someone about it. If you’re feeling suicidal, worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone. Visit the Shining a Light on Suicide website for support, you can also call Samaritans free at any time on 116 123.
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service
The Month of Hope is a chance for us to raise awareness of suicide and highlight the support available for anyone affected by it. Any bereavement is hard but losing someone to suicide can bring different challenges.
The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester who has been bereaved or affected by a death, no matter how long ago. You don’t have to deal with your grief alone.
They’re open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Call 0161 983 0902.
Greater Manchester Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise community mental health crisis drop-in services
These community-based services offer immediate support and de-escalation in a safe environment, a listening ear, crisis management, practical support and a quick referral to a mental health assessment if required. They’re an alternative to A&E and provide easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis. Find a drop-in centre in your locality.
Zero Suicide Alliance
It can be hard to know how to support someone who you think might be thinking of suicide. Zero Suicide Alliance have created free online training that will give you the skills you need to help someone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Training takes just 30 minutes with additional training available focused on veterans, University students and autistic people.
Support for your wellbeing
If you do need additional support, a wide range of resources are available through The Bury Directory, and the Mental Health Foundation has information to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
The Bury Directory Health and Wellbeing Digital Hub provides useful information, advice and details of services that can help you look after your physical and emotional wellbeing.
The Mental Health Foundation has a range of resources and information to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
No matter what you are experiencing, there are services in your local area to help you when you are struggling.
If you’re feeling suicidal and need help, find local support.