Mental Health Support


Hard Yards Running Club does not provide any mental health care or therapy. For anyone who is struggling with anxiety or depression, there are mental health support services available for you to access, whatever you’re going through.

NHS

NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages.

If it’s an emergency or you need urgent help.

  • If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now
  • If you need help urgently for your mental health, but it’s not an emergency, get help from NHS 111 online or call 111

Your mental health is as important as your physical health. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.

You can call for:

-24-hour advice and support – for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
-help to speak to a mental health professional
-an assessment to help decide on the best course of care

The NHS Urgent Helpline number is 0800 953 0285, this is a 24/7 number.

Free listening services

These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how difficult:

Bluesci at Night Crisis Cafe

https://bluesci.org.uk/crisis-cafe/

Bluesci at Night Cafe is based in Old Trafford, they have a friendly team there for you when you are experiencing emotional distress, supporting you in the moment and planning for the future and your next steps.

The Samaritans

https://www.samaritans.org/

Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: [email protected] for a reply within 24 hours

Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line

Support from your GP

A GP can advise you about helpful treatments and also help you access mental health services.

Running hand in hand for mental wellbeing