Mind Over Matter
From this, we have developed a project called 'Mind Over Matter' gathering feedback that will help us to understand some of the barriers preventing people from seeking initial help and support when they experience mental health difficulties. We are aiming to find out why services may not appear accessible to people and learn of ways in which they can be improved to make them more inclusive.
You can get involved in any of the following ways:
Complete a short survey
You can complete a short online survey by clicking this link, or pick up a paper copy from your nearest Salford library, or call us in the office to request a paper copy in the post.
Call us at the office
Give us a ring on 0330 355 0300 to chat through your answers for the survey.
Host a focus group
If you run a community group in Salford and would like to help us engage with your members by way of a short focus session, please get in touch with Mark at the email below. There may be an opportunity for small engagement grant funding for your group.
Closing date for survey and focus group responses 10th October 2022
Contact details for the project:
0330 355 0300
Where to go for further help or advice
Online self-help
www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust (GMMH)
24/7 Service User and Carer Helpline
0800 953 0285 (for Bolton, Salford, Trafford and Manchester residents)
0800 051 3253 (for Wigan residents)
Mental health support by text message
You can text "SHOUT" to 85258 for free from all major UK mobile networks. You'll then be connected to a volunteer for an anonymous conversation by text message. This is not an NHS service. This free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging mental health support service is run by a charity called Mental Health Innovations.
Samaritans
Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
In an emergency
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
- someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.