USEFUL CONTACTS
Urgent Support
If you or someone you know is at imminent risk of suicide please use the following contacts:
> Call 999 or go to your local A&E department.
> If the risk is less immediate, contact your GP who can help refer you to the appropriate service if necessary.
Advice on managing suicidal thoughts and the urge to self-harm:
Helplines
Stop It Now!
For anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse. Callers do not need to give identifying information, so can remain anonymous:
Papyrus
Information and support for people under 35 with suicidal feelings.
TEXT 07786209697 or
E-mail pat@papyrus-uk.org
Migdal Emunah
A support service for Jewish victims of sexual abuse and their families
Greater Manchester Mental Health 24/7 Helpline
A 24/7 free helpline which you can call any time, day or night, if you feel your mental health is beginning to suffer.
Find a Therapist
Pathways
A referral service to help you find a Jewish therapist: 0161 696 4511
BABCP
The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies: www.babcp.co.uk
JAMH
Jewish Action for Mental Health
Free counselling and therapy for children and adults:
Tel: 07510 204 844
BACP
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy: www.bacp.co.uk
Counselling Directory
Connects you with professional counsellors and therapists near you to help you find the help you need: www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Six Degrees
Short-term psychological support that you can self-refer to. They will refer you onwards if appropriate:
Tel: 0161 212 4981
Email: sixdegrees@nhs.net
Website: www.six-degrees.org.uk
We highly recommend that any therapist you use has appropriate qualifications – if you would like further advice on this please contact us at Neshomo.
Services for Women
Keren
Supporting girls from the orthodox Jewish community (age 12-24): 0161 708 0700
Services for Men
Survivors Manchester
For male survivors of sexual abuse:
Helpline: 0808 800 5005
Office: 0161 236 2182
Services for General Support
The Fed
Community Advice and Support Team (CAST) there to help in the Manchester Jewish community if you are experiencing a social care problem:
0161 772 4800 (opt 2)
Ezra Care
Offer a range of support services to ease the effects of illness and disability in the Jewish community: 0161 708 8000
The Friendship Circle
A Jewish charity which offers assistance and support to individuals with special needs and their families by providing social and educational programming:
Paperweight Trust
A Jewish charity to help with financial, legal and administrative affairs: 0161 507 5480
Public Services for Mental Health
Greater Manchester Suicide Bereavement Information Service
If you have been bereaved or affected by suicide:
Tel: 0161 983 0700
Email: SB.IS@nhs.net
Beacon Service
A social prescribing service to support people who would benefit from support within their local community
Tel: 0161 518 5550
Speak to your GP regarding a referral to the following services:
Eating Disorder Clinic: Provides a safe and supportive space where individuals can develop an understanding of their difficulties and gain control over their eating disorder
Early Intervention Team: For people experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
Community Mental Health Team: Provides multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment and care of adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.
See GMMH website for more details about these services and many more: www.gmmh.nhs.uk/services
Contact us for information on services in Manchester that can support you.