Mental health – community crisis drop in services
Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise community mental health crisis drop-in services.
Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
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.
NHS 111 mental health option
- You can also call NHS 111 and select the mental health option if you, or someone you know, is in a mental health crisis.
- Available 24/7, you’ll speak to a mental health professional who can help you find the right support.
- NHS 111 offers a British Sign Language (BSL) service that is open 24/7.
- If you have a hearing problem, use text relay. Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK App or a text phone.
If there’s an immediate risk to life ring 999 or go to A&E.
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Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
This community-based service offers 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. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Family Action Band and MHIST (mental health independent support team)
Address: 125 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1HA
Contact number: 01204 917739 (public and professional)
Opening times:
- Every day – 365 days a year. 3pm to 10pm
Access:
- Drop in or telephone for support or to book an appointment
Updated
This service was created on 08/04/2025 and last updated on 07/11/2025
BIG Peer-Led Crisis Service
Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
This community-based service offers 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. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Address: Halligan House, 11 Broad Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0DA
Contact number: 0161 222 4005
Opening times:
- Monday 2pm to 6pm
- Tuesday 2pm to 6pm
- Thursday and Friday 2pm to 10pm
Access:
- Drop-in and bookable appointments available.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 07/11/2025
Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
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. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Recovery Lounge
Address: Smithfield Project, Thompson Street, Manchester, M4 5FY
Contact number: 0161 238 5149 or 0161 238
Opening times:
- Monday to Friday 4pm to 11pm
- Saturday to Sunday 4pm to 11pm
Access:
- Self-referral: telephone for same day appointment
No.93- GMMH Service
Address: No.93, Harpurhey Wellbeing Centre, 93 Church Lane, Manchester, M9 5BG
Contact number: 0161 271 0339 or 07778 012838
Opening times:
- Monday to Friday 8pm to 1am
- Saturday to Sunday 3pm to 1am
Access: Ahead of your visit, please call to book an appointment
Wythenshawe Crisis space (CHAT Hub- Come Have A Talk)
Address: Forum Centre, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RX (Health Forum)
Contact number: 07880247085
Opening times and venues (face to face support)
- Village 135, Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 4ZP. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 3pm
- The Forum, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5RX. Wednesday 10am to 3pm
- Mess Café, Lancaster House, Harper Rd, Sharston, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 4RG. Tuesday 10am to 3pm
- Sale Road Children’s Centre, Sale Road, M23 0JX. Thursday 10am to 12pm
- Woodhouse Park Children’s Centre Dinmor Road, M22 1NW. Tuesday 12pm to 3pm
- Church of the Nazarene Brooklands, Wendover Rd, Manchester M23 9FN. Thursday 11am to 2pm
Telephone support available
- Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm
Access
- Drop in or telephone access.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 07/11/2025
Oldham Listening Space
Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
This community-based service offers 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. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Oldham Mind
Address: 19-25 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HA
Contact number: 0161 330 9223
Opening Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1pm to 8pm
- Wednesday 9am to 8pm
- Saturday 10am to 2pm
Access
- Drop in or telephone for an appointment
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 07/11/2025
Rochdale Listening Lounge
Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
This community-based service offers 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. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Rochdale Listening Lounge
Contact number: 01706 752 338
Address: The Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1RE
Opening times:
- Monday 4:30pm to 7:30pm
- Wednesday 4:30pm to 7:30pm
- Saturday 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Access:
- Drop in or telephone for support or to book an appointment
Middleton Listening Lounge
Contact number: 01706 752 338
Address: Middleton Wellbeing Centre & Café, 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
Opening times:
- Tuesday 4:30pm to 7:30pm
- Thursday 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Access
- Drop in or telephone for support or to book an appointment
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 07/11/2025
Salford Listening Lounge
Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
This community-based service offers 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. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Address: 40 Eccles Old Road, M6 8RA
Opening times:
- Monday to Friday 1pm to 3pm
Access
- Drop-in
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 07/11/2025
Stockport Open Door
Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
This community-based service offers 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. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Address: Operating with a temporary address. Please access via telephone for the most up to date information (permanent address due December 2025
Contact number: 0161 549 9717
Professionals line to discuss a referral: 07973 916065
Opening times:
- Monday to Friday 10am to 5:30pm
- Saturday to Sunday 12pm to 5pm
Access
- Drop-in and bookable appointments available.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 07/11/2025
SAFE Tameside
Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
This community-based service offers 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. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Address: The Anthony Seddon Centre, 12 George Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6AQ
Contact Number: 0161 470 6104
Opening times
- Monday to Friday 1pm to 8pm
- Saturday 10am to 3pm
Access
- Drop in or telephone for a bookable appointment or for telephone support
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 07/11/2025
Bluesci at Night
Are you or is someone you care about experiencing a mental health crisis?
This community-based service offers 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. It’s an alternative to A&E and provides easier and more appropriate access for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Address: Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre, 54-56 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford, M16 0LN
Contact Number: 07933 882743 (public and professional)
Opening times
- Every day (365 days a year) 5.30pm to 12:30am
Access
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- Self-referral: walk in or telephone for support or to book an appointment
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 12/11/2025
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 18/12/2025
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