If you’re facing a specific challenge in your life or need support that’s relevant to your religion, faith, cultural beliefs, or lifestyle, the following charities and support organisations may be able to help.
African & Caribbean Mental Health Service 0161 226 9562
You’ll find a range of services for people of African Caribbean heritage aged over 16, in Manchester.
Freedom charity 0845 607 0133
For those who need support and advice around the topic of forced marriage. Text ‘4freedom’ to 88802
Lesbian Community Project 0161 273 7128.
Here you’ll get advice, information and social networking opportunities for Lesbian and Bisexual women. 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB.
The Lesbian Gay Foundation 0845 33030
This organisation provides a variety of services to the LGBT community of Manchester, including a helpline, counselling service and wellbeing Clinic to improve the mental wellbeing of the LGBT community.
Manchester Bangladeshi Women’s Organisation 0161 257 3867
MBWO provide a range of services, social and mental health support from their base in Longsight.
Manchester Mind 0161 769 5732
Manchester Mind offer a range of services for people aged 16 and over who live in Manchester and have mental health needs including a café, food projects, volunteering and advice on welfare, benefits, housing and debt.
Established to help young men under 30 experiencing issues with sexual exploitation, those involved in sex work, or other problems such as homelessness, criminal justice, drugs or alcohol, with one to one, drop in, outreach and arts based projects. For one to one support call Denise on 07582 243701
Mood Swings 0161 832 3736.
Get free, confidential information, advice and support for people with mood disorders, their families and friends.
Pakistani Resource Centre 0161 434 7800.
PRC provide counselling, emotional and practical support to Asian individuals experiencing mental ill health, their carers and families.
People First Housing 0161 235 6900
People First offer supported housing services in Manchester primarily for people from black and minority ethnic communities with issues such as dementia or mental health problems. Services include support with housing, independent living, liaison, budgeting, health & cultural issues.
Richmond Fellowship 0161 248 5354
The Richmond Fellowship provide short term housing support for women aged 18-65 with mental health problems who need accommodation. They prioritise survivors of domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse or women at risk, and can accommodate women with children.
Relationship and Couples Counselling 07532285697
In partnership with Relate and The Gaddum Centre.
Self Help 0161 226 3871
This organisation offers a wide range of services for people with mental health problems like depression, anxiety and panic.
The Fed 0161 772 4800
This is a drop in for people in the Jewish community in Greater Manchester who are experiencing mental or emotional difficulties, providing individual support, social opportunities and activities.
The Wai Yin-Kwan Wai 0161 833 0377
This is a Chinese Mental Health Project that offer support to people with a range of mental health difficulties, including one to one support, advice and a drop in.
YARAN 07413 396 573
YARAN provides individual counselling, couples, and family therapy with Refugee & Asylum seekers groups, seminars and workshops for the Iranian community.