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Mental Health

Bolton Steps

To educate, preserve and protect the good health of people who experience mental health problems within the Borough of Bolton by providing support and training.(more Info)

Simeon Centre

Since 1999 the Simeon Centre has offered a confidential counselling service, free at the point of need, for people living in and around Bolton.
The Simeon Centre is situated in the heart of Bolton. Access is via the back entrance to the Victoria Hall (behind McDonalds and Poundstretcher).(more Info)

42nd Street

Suicide/self-harm Project. Information regarding young people and self-harm, counselling. 42nd Street, the SPACE, 87-91 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AG
0161 832 0169.....(more Info)

Basement Project

Information and literature for people who self-harm, workers, friends & families. Also books on abuse.
PO Box 5, Abergavenny, NP7 5XW, 01873 856 524.....(more Info)

Beacon Counseling

Local counselling Sevice.....(more Info)

Bolton PCT

Bolton Primary Care Trust (PCT) is part of the NHS and has two main roles:

  • Improving health of all people in Bolton. We work with a wide range of organisations to deliver this, especially Bolton Council.
  • Commissioning health services. This means we undertake a range of activities to make sure that health services funded by the PCT, on your behalf, are safe and high quality, and meet the needs of individuals fairly, efficiently and effectively......(more Info)
Careline: Confidential counselling on any issue.
Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm. 020 8514 1177. Several Asian languages spoken.

Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) North West

Originally the National Institute for Mental Health in England, CSIP North West provides regional support and leadership for improving care services, such as overseeing the delivery of race equality in mental health care.....(more Info)

Department of Health

Mental Health section at the Department of Health Website.....(more Info)

Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (Formerly Bolton, Salford and Trafford Mental Health NHS Trust)

Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, specialist and drug and alcohol services.....(more Info)

Mental Health.com

A free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.....(more Info)

MhIST

MhIST, the Mental Health Independent Support Team was set up in 1992 with the specific aims of providing a friendly and confidential service to support and voice the interests of mental health service and their carers.....(more info)

MIND

A national charity working for mental health. Provides information and resources on mental health problems and services.....(more Info)

National Self-harm Network

Campaigning for the rights and understanding of people who self-harm, information, including details of support groups.
PO Box 7264 Nottingham, NG1 6WJ.....(more Info)

Rethink

Rethink is a national charity providing help, information and services for people with mental health problems.....(more Info)

Young People & Self-harm Information Resource

Information about organisations and links to other websites.....(more Info)

 
Local

BCOM (Bolton Council Of Mosques)

Representing all the 18 established mosques in Bolton.....(more Info)

Bolton CVS

Bolton CVS is an independent organisation which aims to develop and promote voluntary action throughout Bolton in order to meet the needs of the community.....(more Info)

The Bolton News

The Local Paper (more Info)

Bolton Council

The Local Council....(more Info)

Bolton Wanderers

The Local Football Team.....(more Info)

Bolton Wanderers Community Trust

Bolton Wanderers Community Trust is an independent registered charity operating on a 'not for profit' basis, which is affiliated to and supported by Bolton Wanderers FC. (more Info)

The Bolton Hub

Where we are based.....(more Info)

Samaritans

24-hour emergency helpline. 16 Bark Street East, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 2BQ, 01204 521200...........(more Info)

 
National

Awards For All

Funding from the national lottery......(more Info)

Childline

For young people in trouble or danger. 24 hours Childline, Freepost 1111, Freephone 0800 1111

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

For details of practitioners in your area. BACP House, 35-37 Albert Street, Rugby, CV21 2SG, 08704435252, (more Info)

Hearing Voices Network

Information and support for those who hear voices. 91 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LW, 0161 834 5768......(more Info)

Sash (Survivors of Abuse and Self-harming)

Penfriend network & newsletter. Postal support, friendship and understanding. Free to join. 20 Lackmore Road, Enfield, EN1 4PB......(more Info)

Survivors UK

For men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. PO Box 2470, London SW9 6WQ, helpline: 0845 122 1201......(more Info)

NAPAC

National information service for people abused in childhood. 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH, helpline: 0800 085 3330......(more Info)

Youth Access

National membership organisation for young people's information, advice, counselling and support services. 020 8772 9900......(more Info)

Carers Direct

Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England. Available online at www.nhs.uk/carersdirect and as a free, confidential helpline seven days a week on 0808 802 0202, it provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them. (more Info)