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A sample list of helpful agencies in Manchester (alphabetical order): Age UK:
Aim to improve later life for everyone through information and advice, campaigns, products, training and research.
0161 833 3944
http://www.silverservice.org.uk/ Barnado’s North West:
Working to help children and young people.
0151 488 1100
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/northwest Beacon Counselling:
Provides counselling for people in Bramhall including anyone living or working in the Stockport area.
0161 440 0055
http://www.beacon-counselling.org.uk/ Black Health Agency (Routes Project):
Provides support to international new arrivals and families with children aged between 5- 13, particularly refugee and asylum seeking communities.
0161 835 3393
http://www.blackhealthagency.org.uk/drupal/routes Body Positive North West:
Supporting the lives of people, families and communities affected by HIV.
0161 882 2200
http://www.bpnw.org.uk/ British Association of Anger Management:
Runs weekend and evening courses for people who want help dealing with their own anger and for people who work with those who have difficulties with their anger.
0845 1300 286
http://www.angermanage.co.uk Citizens Advice Bureau Longsight:
Free, confidential, impartial, and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects.
0845 122 1112
http://www.manchestercab.org/ The Cornerstone Centre:
Manchester PCT, NHS Centre
0161 230 2200 George House Trust:
Support people living with and affected by HIV and campaign for the best quality of life for all people with HIV.
0161 274 4499
http://www.ght.org.uk HARP:
Committed to improving the lives of people with mental health needs.
0161 226 9907
http://www.harp-project.org Health Trainers Manchester:
Will work with those communities in highest need of action to tackle health deprivation and reduce inequalities.
0161 861 2902
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/10020/policies_and_plans/1456/manchester_joint_health_unit_policies_and_strategies/6 Inspired Sisters:
A multi-cultural learning and resource centre supporting the local community.
0161 224 9090
http://www.inspiredsisters.org/ Lesbian & Gay Foundation:
Fighting for and supporting the LGBT community.
0845 3 30 30 30
http://www.lgf.org.uk/ Longsight & Moss Side Community Project:
Works with and on behalf of older South Asian persons and their carers and South Asian women with mental health needs and their carers.
0161 226 4632
https://a1.manchester.gov.uk/locgrps.nsf/ByCategoryWeb/6C81389A47F817D780256BD6003F530F?OpenDocument Manchester Mental Health & Social Care Trust:
Brings together social care and health services for adults of working age with severe and enduring mental health problems, and provides NHS services for the elderly mentally ill.
0161 882 1000
http://www.mhsc.nhs.uk/
For details of different teams in different regions, see:
http://www.mhsc.nhs.uk/page.aspx?p=89 Manchester Refugee Support Network:
Aims to build strong and independent refugee community organisations, develop the skills of community leaders and give people the information they need to settle and build new lives.
0161 202 8910
http://www.mrsn.org.uk/ Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture:
Dedicated solely to the treatment of torture survivors.
0161 236 5744
http://www.torturecare.org.uk/ Mencap Manchester:
Representing the rights and interests of people with learning disabilities and their carers.
0161 4379465
http://www.manchestermencap.cswebsites.org/: Mustard Tree:
Helping the homeless, poor and marginalised across Greater Manchester.
0161 228 7331
http://www.mustardtree.co.uk/ Rathbone:
Providing opportunities for young people to transform their life-circumstances, achieving progression to further education, training and employment.
0161 236 5358
http://www.rathboneuk.org/ Refugee Action Manchester:
Provides a reception service for newly arrived asylum seekers, as well as advice and advocacy.
020 7654 7700
http://www.refugee-action.org.uk/manchester/default.aspx Relate:
Aim to help people couple relationships (parental and family).
0161 872 0303
http://www.relategms.co.uk/ Revive:
Supports refugees and people seeking asylum.
0161 835 1253
http://www.revive-uk.org/ Saheli - Refuge:
Provides emergency, temporary refuge accommodation to South Asian women and their children who are fleeing domestic violence.
0161 945 4187
http://www.b3.manchester.gov.uk/speople/directory/servicedetails.asp?sid=173 Samaritans:
Provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
0161 236 8000
http://www.samaritans.org/manchester/ SEVA:
A partnership between the African Caribbean Mental Health Services, Wai Yin Chinese Women Society and Pakistani Resource Centre to eliminate discrimination and achieve equality in mental health.
0161 237 5908
http://www.sevamanchester.com South Manchester Law Centre:
Free Confidential Advice on Employment, Housing, Immigration, Social Security, Women's Rights.
0161 225 5111
http://www.smlc.org.uk/ Surestart Longsight:
Sure Start is the Government's programme to support children and families by delivering the best start in life for every child and to help parents balance their work and family commitments.
0161 248 1500
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=3529 St Luke’s Church, Longsight:
A busy Church & Neighbourhood Centre whose core activity is to provide informal day care, in the form of drop-ins, for those living with long-term and enduring mental health needs.
0161 273 1538
http;//www.stlukeslongsight.co.uk St Luke’s Church, Goostrey:
St. Luke's arranges a collection of good condition used items and clothing which is taken monthly from Goostrey and is much appreciated. The Roby outing to Goostrey each summer is enjoyed by many who seldom have the opportunity to spend a day in the country.
http://www.stlukesgoostrey.org.uk St Mary's Centre:
A sexual assault referral centre.
0161 276 6515
http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/saint-marys/sexual-assault.aspx Victim Support Manchester:
Provides practical and emotional support for those who have been victim of a crime.
0161 727 0240 or 0845 456 8800
http://www.victimsupport-gm.co.uk/ Witness Service:
Provides practical and emotional support for those who have been witness to a crime and are going to court, including children.
0161 832 3571
http://www.victimsupport-gm.co.uk/ YASP:
Young Adult Advice & Support Project, part of HARP (see above).
0161 221 3054
http://www.harp-project.org/projects/project_yasp_contact.php
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