Your GP or social worker can refer you to specialist services if you require them, but you can also seek help and support directly from the following charities specific for young people.
42nd Street 0161 228 7321
(Monday – Friday 9.30am-5.00pm). For young people (aged 13 – 25) living in Manchester, Salford and Trafford. They provide a range of support services to young people under stress.
Emerge 16/17 Community Mental Health Team 0161 226 7457
They offer a mental health service only for 16 and 17 year olds.
YASP (Young Adults Services & Projects part of Manchester Mind) 0161 221 3054
Based in Levenshulme, they offer a range of services for young people living or homeless in Manchester aged 15 to 25, who find themselves under stress. Services include counselling, mentoring, befriending, volunteering and an internet cafe.