Mental Health Support in Rochdale & Greater Manchester: Where to Get Help

If you are looking for mental health support in Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton or Greater Manchester, the right service depends on whether you need emergency, urgent or non-urgent help.

This guide is designed as a local reference point. Service arrangements can change, so always confirm current access details with the provider.

Emergency: immediate danger

Call 999 or go to A&E if you or someone else is in immediate danger or there is an immediate risk to life.

Urgent mental health support

Across Greater Manchester, call NHS 111 and select mental health option 2 if urgent mental health support is needed but it is not an emergency. The service is free, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be used for yourself or someone else.

NHS Talking Therapies in Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton

NHS Talking Therapies provides support for common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. The Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale service accepts self-referrals. Pennine Care states that the local service supports people aged 16+ who are registered with a GP in Heywood, Middleton or Rochdale. Current service information lists telephone 01706 619 020.

Rochdale local mental health support

Rochdale Borough Council maintains a mental health support directory covering adults, children, teenagers and parents. Listed services include Pennine Care, Rochdale and District Mind, NHS Talking Therapies, Living Well/neighbourhood mental health support, Every Mind Matters and other specialist organisations.

Neighbourhood mental health support

The Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale neighbourhood mental health team supports adults experiencing significant mental health difficulties where support from a GP, talking therapies or community services has not been enough. Access routes and eligibility vary, so use current Pennine Care information or speak to your GP or existing professional.

Bereavement support

The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service supports people who have been bereaved or affected by a death. Current Greater Manchester NHS information lists 0161 983 0902, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm excluding bank holidays.

If you need someone to talk to

Samaritans: 116 123, free, day or night.

Not sure where to start?

If symptoms are not urgent, your GP is a useful starting point. You can also self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies where eligible. If the situation becomes urgent, use NHS 111 mental health option 2; if someone is in immediate danger, use 999 or A&E.

Read our Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Hub and urgent mental health help guide.

Reference information reviewed September 2026. Longeva Wellness is not a mental health crisis service. Always check provider information for current opening hours, eligibility and referral routes.