On 10th September 2025, we join people around the world in marking World Suicide Prevention Day, a reminder that every one of us can play a part in preventing suicide and supporting mental health.
Manchester is fortunate to be home to some incredible mental health charities, both well-known national organisations like Mind, who have been supporting Mancunians for over 35 years, and smaller grassroots groups making a huge impact every day.
The theme for 2024–2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. It’s about moving from silence and stigma to openness, understanding and compassion. That’s why we’re encouraging everyone, whether in your workplace, your friendship group or your wider community, to start the conversation.
To help, we’re shining a light on nine brilliant Manchester-based mental health charities. Whether you need them today, tomorrow, or years from now, we hope you’ll see them as a resource, and a reminder that you’re never alone.
Manchester Mental Health Charities
Manchester Mind
Manchester Mind
For over 35 years, Manchester Mind has been a constant presence in Hulme and beyond. What started as a small local project has grown into an independent charity supporting more than 11,500 people last year alone. Their belief is simple: everyone deserves to be heard and supported in their mental health. With services ranging from advice and information to counselling and training, they’ve created a citywide community where kindness, belonging, and collaboration are at the heart of everything.
You can find out more about Manchester Mind by clicking here
Talk About It, Mate
Talk About It, Mate
Sometimes, it’s about catching people before they fall. Talk About It Mate was founded to do just that, helping people to share their struggles before they reach a crisis point. In a world where anxiety, stress, and depression are common but still difficult to discuss, this social enterprise uses creativity, conversation, and peer support to break the silence. They’re proof that talking isn’t a weakness, it’s the first step towards healing.
You can find out more about Talk About It Mate by clicking here
Andy’s Man Club
Andy’s Man Club
For too long, men have been told to “man up” instead of speak up. Andy’s Man Club is rewriting that script. Every Monday night, in community halls across Manchester (and 154 clubs nationwide), men of all ages gather to talk honestly about their struggles. No judgment, no pressure, just building a human connection. Born out of tragedy, this grassroots movement has saved countless lives by proving that real strength is found in opening up.
You can find out more about Andy’s Man Club by clicking here
She Shares
She Shares
When actor and creative Kelsea Knox couldn’t find a safe women’s group in Manchester, she made one. Alongside co-founder Morag Peacock, she launched She Shares: a welcoming space where women can talk, listen, or simply sit without fear of judgment. What started as a fundraising half marathon and a call-out for help has grown into a vital community, built on the belief that strength comes from sharing and solidarity.
You can find out more about She Shares by clicking here
LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation
From a single phone line in 1975 to one of the UK’s largest LGBT+ charities today, the LGBT Foundation has been a lifeline for generations. Headquartered in Manchester, their work touches over a million lives each year, offering services from sexual health clinics and counselling to advocacy and community safety. Their message is clear: every LGBTQ+ person deserves health, dignity, and equality, and they’ll keep fighting to deliver it.
You can find out more about LGBT Foundation by clicking here
42nd Street & The Horsfall
Young people face unique pressures, and 42nd Street has been there for them for decades. Supporting young people, they provide free, confidential mental health services, alongside creative programmes and social action projects. Their innovative space, The Horsfall, is inspired by Manchester’s Ancoats Art Museum and gives young people a safe, creative venue to express themselves. Their approach recognises that mental health isn’t just about treatment, it’s about empowerment.
You can find out more about 42nd Street & The Horsfall by clicking here
The Big Life Group (Self Help Services)
When someone is in crisis at midnight, The Big Life Group is still there. Through Self Help Services, they’ve supported nearly 13,000 people in Greater Manchester this year, from those living with serious mental health conditions to people experiencing stress, anxiety, or low mood. Their crisis line runs into the night, making sure no one has to face their darkest moments alone.
You can find out more about the Big Life Group by clicking here
Talk Listen Change
Talk Listen Change at this year’s PRIDE
Relationships shape our mental health, with ourselves and others. TLC specialises in helping people build stronger, healthier connections through tailored therapy and support. They also offered free counselling to those affected by the Manchester Arena terror attack, showing that their mission extends beyond words to meaningful, lasting action. Their ethos is simple: a little TLC can change everything.
You can find out more about Talk Listen Change by clicking here
Place2Be
In classrooms across Greater Manchester, Place2Be is changing futures. Working in over 50% of the region’s boroughs, they support children and staff in primary and secondary schools through one-to-one and group counselling. Nationally, their reach extends to nearly 400 schools, supporting a community of 225,000 children and young people. By tackling mental health early, Place2Be ensures that tomorrow’s generation has the tools to cope, thrive, and support one another.
You can find out more about Place2Be by clicking here
Noah’s A.R.T
Noah’s A.R.T. is a groundbreaking mental health support organisation founded by Sharon Hall, a former NHS mental health nurse.
Through the therapeutic power of animals, they offer a unique and inclusive space for individuals of all ages to find solace and healing.
Their services include client-led therapy sessions, outreach programs, and initiatives like the “dog cafe.”
By fostering connections between humans and animals, Noah’s A.R.T. is rewriting the script of mental health care, one paw at a time.
You can find out more about Noah’s A.R.T on their website here
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