Mental Health Support
People in Greater Manchester can now access urgent NHS mental health support via text message.
• Text: 07480 635134
• Available: 24/7
Who can use the service
The service is available to people of all ages who are registered with a GP in Greater Manchester.
It is free, secure, and confidential, and you can text on behalf of yourself or someone else.
How it works
When you text 07480 635134, you’ll be connected to a trained mental health practitioner from your local team. They aim to respond within four hours.
The practitioner will support you through text messages and help you get the urgent care you need. With your permission, they can access your patient notes if you’ve previously received mental health support. This will reduce you having to repeat information and help them provide better, more joined up care.
About the service
This service is part of the Greater Manchester NHS 111 Mental Health team, delivered by Pennine Care, Greater Manchester Mental Health, and local voluntary, community and social enterprise partners.
It’s supported by ChatHealth, provided by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.
You can reach us by texting 07480 635134, free of charge, 24/7 or by visiting the ChatHealth website and searching @GMChatMentalHealth.
Important information
This is not an emergency service. If there’s an immediate risk to life, or you need urgent physical healthcare, please call 999 or go to A&E.
You can still access urgent mental health support 24 hours a day, free of charge, by calling NHS 111 and selecting mental health option 2, or by visiting NHS 111 online.
Community crisis spaces and other urgent mental health support options are also available across Greater Manchester.
