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🌟 Meet the Bolton Manbassadors Team! 🌟 The people powering our mission to raise awareness of men's mental health across Bolton:

👥 Paula Rowson – Community Engagement Manager Leads and oversees the entire project.

👥 Rowan Ardill – Community Development Officer Heads up the Greater Manchester Manbassadors programme.

👥 Daniel Livesey – Project Officer Provides one‑to‑one support for men in our community.

👥 Tara Branagan – Project Officer Connects with and signs up our amazing Manbassadors.

👥 Mark White & Jonathan Long – Peer Navigators Together, they engage with men across Bolton, offering support where it’s needed most.

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We’re promoting men’s mental health through support and activities across Salford. If you could do with some support, we’re here for you.

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Wigan Manbassadors’ aim is to raise the awareness of mental wellbeing among men

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Bolton Manbassadors win at Bolton News Business Awards

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Bolton Manbassadors win at Bolton News Business Awards

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Men’s mental health project honoured as ‘heart of the community’

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A hugely valued group that support men’s mental health have been honoured as “the heart of the community” at this year’s Bolton News…

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Celebrating a year of success at a special anniversary event, where partners, volunteers and community reps came together to share impact stories and mark an incredible first year.

Since re-launching last year with a £586k grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, over 520 men have engaged with our award-winning project.

120 of those have received direct support with issues such as employment, finances, and housing

100+ local businesses have signed up to act as men's mental health advocates - Manbassadors - including Bolton Wanderers, Bolton Community Leisure, and Elite Community Hub.

From football to karate sessions and 'camp jam' meetups, the Manbassadors project provides a network of safe spaces for men to talk, connect, and get the support they need - with £42,925 raised to fund activities.

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Manbassador number 100!!!

We got there!

We are proud to announce Kirith Entwistle MP 's office as our 100th Manbassador!

Signing up our local MP as a Manbassador is a sign of how far we have come in just under a year. We signed up our first Manbassador since securing funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, on the 13th January 2025. Now on World Mental Health day, 10 months later, we now have 100 men's mental health ambassadors, all beacons of hope, providing a safety net across Bolton and helping to connect men to the support they need.

In the next 12 months, we are looking for more amazing organisations to become Manbassadors and help us to tackle the stigma around men's mental health and accessing support.

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Men’s Boxing Sessions (18-40 years) - Bolton Wanderers in the Community at Elite Community Hub

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Are you male and aged 18-40? Looking to improve your physical and mental wellbeing?

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We're here to support and encourage the people of Bolton to positively change their lives through the five ways to wellbeing - Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice, and Giving.

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Let’s Keep Bolton Moving is a resource website that offers various activities and volunteer opportunities to the wider community that benefits health, wellbeing, learning and fitness. Providers can list their activities for free.

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Are you in a mental health crisis? CALL 111 select mental health option

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Improving access to NHS services for the people of Bolton

Supporting, developing and growing the primary care workforce

Reducing health inequalities

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Subsidiarity prinicple

From its inception, the federation has worked on a subsidiarity principle. This means it can be the provider of first and last resort, acting for and on behalf of practices - first resort for services at scale, and last resort where practices and PCNs can't or don't want to provide a service. The federation can use scale to support and develop general practice.

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Bolton GP Federation - Improving access, developing and growing the workforce and tackling inequalities

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From its inception, the federation has worked on a subsidiarity principle. This means it can be the provider of first and last resort, acting for and on behalf of practices - first resort for services at scale, and last resort where practices and PCNs can't or don't want to provide a service.

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For people focused on recovery looking for support and fellowship, Next Steps is a local recovery network of groups and individuals all dedicated to giving practical and social support to anyone engaged in recovery from substance use issues.

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Next Steps, Bolton. 301 likes · 63 talking about this. We are a friendly group of community members aiming to make recovery and wellbeing better for everyone in Bolton. Send us an email for queries…

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is the lead provider of adult substance misuse treatment and recovery service in Bolton. The service is known as ‘Achieve’.

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https://www.samaritans.org/branches/bolton/

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January 2026 Mindful Men - Mens yoga workshop (Flyer (A4)) (1)

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https://mindovermountains.org.uk/collections/mentalwellbeingwalksandretreats

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We have hit the 50 Manbassadors milestone. A Manbassador is a men’s health advocate. They look out for their customers, engage in conversations, and tell them about further support options where appropriate. Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far.

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For Mental Health Awareness week we set ourselves a challenge of signing up 50 local businesses & organisations as Manbassadors. Adam & Dan went head to head & managed to sign up 51 new Manbassadors between them, with Dan just pipping Adam to the post signing up 26 to Adam's 25!

Our Manbassadors are the foundations of everything that we do. They help us raise awareness around men’s mental health and look out for their customers. If one of their customers are struggling, they pass on our details to them so they know support is out there and they are not alone.

Huge thanks to all who have signed up to become Manbassadors so far.

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Starting on 17th April

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In Your Corner - Medium distance Walk & Talk

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The Y2 pupils from Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Westhoughton have created beautiful messages to be shared with the men we support as part of their 'Cards of Hope' project.

All the cards are amazing... but here's an example of some of the messages the children shared;

'Some days may feel harder than others but each small step counts' - Luna

'I hope you are ok today. You have to be brave, stay good and find the light inside' - Ethan

'I hope you stay strong. You should know you are not alone even when it feels like you are.' - Norah

A huge 'thank you' to Sacred Heart Primary school, Miss Brown and all Y2 pupils! Your positive messages are inspiring and can really make the difference to someone who is in need of help.

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Fundraising for Bolton Manbassadors in the Community

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We have over 20 people running the Bolton Wanderers in the Community 10k event in April raising funds for Bolton Manbassadors in the Community.

These funds will help create more spaces where men can find friendship, understanding, and hope when they need it most.

Click the link to see see Dan's Just Giving page. He is just one of those runners. If you have a spare £1, £5 or £10 every little helps - please consider donating.

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Help raise £1000 to 🏃‍♂️ Running for Men’s Mental Health - Bolton Manbassadors #In It Together, #IT’S OK NOT TO BE OK! Together We Can Make a Difference! 🏃‍♂️

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Iʼm raising money to 🏃‍♂️ Running for Men’s Mental Health - Bolton Manbassadors #In It Together, #IT’S OK NOT TO BE OK! Together We Can Make a Difference! 🏃‍♂️. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

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Welcome to Greater Manchester Manbassadors!

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Over 50s Boxing - Elite Community Hub C.I.C

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Over 50s Boxing - Elite Community Hub C.I.C

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We offer a free over 50s non-contact boxing/fitness session every Thursday at 3pm.

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Andys Man Club Bolton. 1,701 likes · 132 talking about this. Free-to-attend peer-to-peer support group for men aged over 18 every Monday Night at 7pm except Bank Holidays.

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If you're stressed, whether by your job or something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause.
The most unhelpful thing you can do is turn to something unhealthy to help you cope, such as smoking or drinking.

Not taking control of the situation and doing nothing can make your problems worse.

Some of the keys to good stress management are building emotional strength, being in control of your situation, having a good social network, and adopting a positive outlook.

What you can do to address stress

Try these 10 stress-busting suggestions:

Be active

Exercise won't make your stress disappear, but it can reduce some of the emotional intensity that you're feeling, clearing your thoughts and letting you deal with your problems more calmly.

For more advice, read about exercise for depression.
Get started with exercise
Take control

If you think you cannot do anything about your problem, your stress can get worse.

That feeling of loss of control is one of the main causes of stress and lack of wellbeing.

The act of taking control is in itself empowering, and it's a crucial part of finding a solution that satisfies you and not someone else.

Connect with people

A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help you see things in a different way.

The activities we do with friends can help us relax and relieve stress.

Talking things through with a friend may also help you find solutions to your problems.

Read about 5 steps to mental wellbeing, including the benefits of connecting with other people.

Have some "me time"

Many of us work long hours, meaning we often don't spend enough time doing things we really enjoy.

It's important to take some time for socialising, relaxation or exercise.

You could try setting aside a couple of nights a week for some quality "me time" away from work.

Challenge yourself

Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, can help build confidence. This may help you deal with stress.

It can also make you want to do things and be active.

Avoid unhealthy habits

Don't rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping.

They might provide temporary relief, but in the long term, these crutches won't solve your problems. They'll just create new ones.

It's best to tackle the cause of your stress.

Help other people

Evidence shows that people who help others, through activities such as volunteering or community work, often become more resilient.

If you don't have time to volunteer, try to do someone a favour every day. It can be something as small as helping someone cross the road or going on a coffee run for colleagues.
Find out more about giving for mental wellbeing
Work smarter, not harder

Working smarter means prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that'll make a real difference.

Leave the least important tasks to last. Accept that you will not have time for everything.
Get tips on how to manage your time better
Try to be positive

Look for the positives in life, and things for which you're grateful.

Try writing down 3 things that went well, or for which you're grateful, at the end of every day.

Accept the things you can't change

Changing a difficult situation isn't always possible. Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.

For example, if your company is making redundancies, you could focus on the things that you can control, such as looking for a new job.

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How to beat stress, including exercise, taking control, social networks, work-life balance, and being positive.

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Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
1. Connect with other people

Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:

help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth

give you an opportunity to share positive experiences

provide emotional support and allow you to support others

There are lots of things you could try to help build stronger and closer relationships:

2. Be physically active

Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

raising your self-esteem

helping you to set goals or challenges and achieve them

causing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood

Read about exercise guidelines and workouts to help improve your fitness and wellbeing

3. Learn new skills

Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem

helping you to build a sense of purpose

helping you to connect with others

Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.

Some of the things you could try include:

4. Give to others

Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:

creating positive feelings and a sense of reward

giving you a feeling of purpose and self-worth

helping you connect with other people

It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.

Some examples of the things you could try include:

saying thank you to someone for something they have done for you

asking friends, family or colleagues how they are and really listening to their answer

spending time with friends or relatives who need support or company

offering to help someone you know with DIY or a work project

volunteering in your community, such as helping at a school, hospital or care home

5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

Read more about mindfulness, including steps you can take to be more mindful in your everyday life.

Further information

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Whether you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines and support groups can offer expert advice.

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We are pleased to announce that thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community fund, the Manbassadors project will be expanding to Salford, Stockport and Wigan.

The projects will be delivered by the following partner organisations:

Salford Manbassadors - Salix Homes.

Stockport Manbassadors - Stockport Homes

Wigan Manbassadors - Wigan Council

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Bolton Council - Mental Health & Wellbeing Training Programme

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Bolton Council - Mental Health & Wellbeing Training Programme

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We are working in partnership with Public Health to provide the high quality Mental Health training programme to help people who work, volonteer or live in the Bolton area to gain insights into their own mental health and wellbeing, as well as learn how to recognise the signs of poor mental wellbeing in others, provide support and advocate for mental health awareness in the workplace.

There are a number of different courses on offer, ranging from one-hour introductory sessions, to courses with up to seven sessions on different days. Training is available both online and in person. Full details of the courses and how to register can be found in the Mental Health training programme brochure.

Please note that all our MH and wellbeing courses are free to attend, however, from the 1st October 2024, if places are booked and not cancelled, there will be a non-attendance fee of £30 per course. To book or cancel a course, please email learninganddevelopment@bolton.gov.uk

Healthy Minds Greater Manchester e-learning course is for everyone living or working in Greater Manchester. It's normal to not feel ok sometimes and having a chat to someone about how we are feeling can help us feel less alone. If you or people you know are feeling stressed or worried this course will help you talk and think about it. Talking about these things more often and more openly can help us to be happier and healthier, and this can help us to think and feel more positive.

Autism and Suicide e-learning course aims to share information about autism and suicide risk. Being co-produced with people from the autistic community, it coaches you through spotting the signs and supporting an autistic person.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

The Hub of Hope is the UK's leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.

Bolton Listening Lounge offers a warm welcome and non-judgmental support to local people looking for a quick non-clinical response to help with their current mood or unhelpful emotions. This Bolton Listening Lounge leaflet gives a concise overview of what is on offer.

Every Mind Matters is an NHS website that provides exeprt advice and practical tips to help you look after yourwellbeing

MindEd MindEd is a free educational resource on children, young people, adults and older people's mental healths offer a variety of anonymous support options to meet your needs

Qwell is a free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK

Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide

Shining a Light on Suicide for those who is feeling suicidal, worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide

Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death, no matter how long ago

Cost of Living Support provides advice if you're affected by the cost of living crisis

Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous place for young people to find online support and counselling. Young people can find several some great features, tools and support when they are looking for advice or simply are not feeling their best.

YoungMinds can help wether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling

Papyrus is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK

Please find more links including information for adult mental health services in our links section.

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We are working in partnership with Public Health to provide the high quality Mental Health training programme to help people who work, volonteer or live in the Bolton area to gain insights into their own mental health and wellbeing, as well as learn how to recognise the signs of poor mental wellbeing in others, provide support and advocate for mental health awareness in the workplace.

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Bolton Living Well is a trauma informed mental health service for adults living in the Bolton community. We work with people who cannot access primary care mental health services or secondary mental health services such as the community mental health team.

Self referrals can be made by emailing - BoltonLWreferrals@gmmh.nhs.uk

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Living Well Bolton, Bolton. 109 likes · 21 talking about this. We support people 18+ with their mental health and help towards achieve their own set goals.

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Bolton Listening Lounge - Mental Health & Wellbeing

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You can help MhIST Bolton by Donating via Give as You Live.

Click on the Give as You Live sign to donate.

Why not come along to our Autism Group Do you have a NHS diagnosis of Autism? Are you aged 18+, independent and can attend the group without support? If the answer to the above questions is YES, then the Autism group may be for you. The Autism Group runs fortnightly...

Lost and/or lonely during the weekend? Prices of Tea/Coffee to dear? No where to go? No one to see? Then why not attend the Member's Saturday Social Group that is open to members of MhIST. The group will run every Saturday afternoon at Moorland House for a few hours. Sessions...

Meets every Thursday at Moorland House from 11:00am till 12:30pm. A friendly social group who welcome new members. Often members will meet up for a brew after the group.

Support from people who have similar experiences.

Our self-help groups are very active and they provide for the needs of different groups of people such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and mindfulness.

Donations & Fundraising

Can you help us raise funds to help people.

Help Us Today

Donations can help us provide our services to people who need them the most. If you can Donate then please follow the link to our JustGiving page.

Latest News

New Cost of Living Project

Feeling overwhelmed by the cost-of-living crisis? You're not alone and MhIST is here to lend a helping hand. We're offering free 1 hour sessions Our pre-bookable sessions are as followed: Mondays: 1-5 PM Tuesdays: 9 AM-1 PM Wednesdays: 1-5 PM Just ring us at 01204... Continue reading this blog post...

Thursday 12th October 2023 Dear Friend MhIST - AGM 2023. The Annual General Meeting of MhIST will be held on Wednesday 15th November 2023 at 13.00. The meeting will be heldat: MhIST 1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton. BL1 2AX The agenda for the meeting is on the... Continue reading this blog post...

Both the Advocacy, Talk Therapy and Admin services are moving out of Hanover House into Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton BL1 2AX, where the self-help groups have been based for the last 2 years. To enable us to move we are suspending both the Advocacy and Talk Therapy Services... Continue reading this blog post...

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All the staff and volunteers are the loveliest staff at MHIST. The group facilitator is nice as well. And mentioning no members names, but all the members are kind and helpful as well as caring. Thanks to everyone of you at MHIST for all your support. Thank you.

Been going to some of the groups about a month, met some great people and feeling I'm getting the help needed and good to know I'm not alone.

MhIST is an excellent place to be a part of. The staff and volunteers are friendly, warm, and accepting. Services offered are accessible free of charge and cater for a diverse range of mental health issues.

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Get involved with MhIST

Volunteer with MhIST and help others.

Frequenty Asked Questions

How do I get referred to MhIST?

People who want to access MhIST's services can refer themselves by contacting MhIST.

I keep telephoning and getting an answer machine.

MhIST's switchboard normally operates from 9:30am to 12:30 pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm. There are some occasions that the switchboard may be switched off during the afternoon when the answer machine will take over. The answer machine also automatically takes a message if the line is engaged.

Can I just turn up at MhIST's doorstep to use the services if I have never been before?

No, an initial appointment is needed first before using any of our services. This is to ensure that we provide the best possible help we can. If you turn up with out an appointment then our administration team will take your contact details and the nature of your enquiry. These details will then be passed onto the relevant team. However, if you require talk therapy you will be signposted to 1point as detailed here.

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About Us

On this site, you can find out about support in your area and nationally, as well as advice for practical issues that losing a loved one may bring.

Our normal opening hours

Call us on 0161 983 0902 for help in finding the right support for you.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except bank holidays)

Email: gmicb-sal.gm.bs@nhs.net

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Our interactive map search

Find out what bereavement services are available where you are.

Using this map, you can find out what care and services are available in your area, and how you can access them.

You'll also learn more about the organisations we're working with both in Greater Manchester and across the country.

See Map

Useful information

Information for anyone who has been bereaved or affected by a death in Greater Manchester.

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Ricky’s Club - Elite Community Hub C.I.C.

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Ricky’s Club is a man to man support group, held by facilitators and hosted in boxing gyms. It provides a safe space to all men 18+ to talk about the

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Veterans Boxing - Elite Community Hub C.I.C

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Elite Community Hub C.I.C, Bolton. 1,467 likes · 81 talking about this · 10 were here. Elite Community Hub
Empowering all ages, Supporting every journey.
Our mission is to break financial barriers…

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​A Men’s Shed is a larger version of the typical man’s shed in the garden – a place where he feels at home and pursues practical interests. A Men’s Shed offers this to a group of such men…

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If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help. Please call 999 for an ambulance

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Our suicide prevention helpline is for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.

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Text SHOUT to 85258

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You can text us any time, day or night.

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Your messages with us are confidential and anonymous.

Free

It is free to text Shout from all major mobile networks in the UK.

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Donations doubled in the Big Give Christmas Challenge

Simply support Shout's Big Give campaign by midday on 5 December, and your donation will be doubled!

Can you help us hit our match funding target of £50,000 and support a further 5,000 people this winter?

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Ways to cope with upsetting events in the news

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad about what's going on in the news, know that you're definitely not alone. Here are some actions we can take to help us cope better through times like this.

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I think Shout saved my life tonight... no one has ever made me feel so safe, listened to and understood

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Online resources and support

However you're feeling right now, you don't have to face it alone. We're here to support you with your mental health.

Take a look at our resources, information and support, find further help or reach out to one of our volunteers.

Resources for you

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Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support

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Shout 85258 is the UK's first 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.

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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or something that makes you feel severely unsafe, distressed, or worried about your mental health, you can now contact your local crisis service in Bolton, Salford, Trafford, Manchester, Wigan and Leigh by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option.

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24/7 Mental Health Crisis Helpline for all ages

Our free 24/7 mental health crisis helpline for all ages is here to help our service users, carers, and people living in the areas we serve. If you are worried or anxious about your mental health or feeling as though you are in a mental health crisis and need urgent support and help, please don't hesitate to call. The mental health crisis helpline is also there for you if you are concerned about a loved one, neighbour, friend or family member. It is open all day and night, 365 days per year and it is free of charge.

We sometimes receive a large number of calls, so please bear with us.

0800 953 0285 ​
In an emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. You should attend your local NHS Accident & Emergency if you need urgent physical health care or require an urgent mental health assessment.

If it is not an emergency but you require health advice, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.

If you need non-emergency access to the police call 101.

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24/7 Mental Health Crisis Helpline for all ages Our free 24/7 mental health crisis helpline for all ages is here to help our service users, carers, and people living in the areas we serve. If you are worried or anxious about your mental health or feeling as though you are in a mental health crisis and need urgent support and help, please don't hesitate to call.

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We do not tolerate behaviours that are threatening or abusive in any way. While we recognise that people who exhibit these behaviours have a right to the support they need, it's not possible for us to provide a safe and supportive space when met with threatening or abusive behaviours.

We act to prevent further contacts from callers who behave in these ways. Please see our privacy policy for more information.
Limiting or withdrawing access to our services
From time to time we may have to use the information collected about you when you contact us to make decisions about limiting access to our services. If we believe you are abusing our service or are abusive towards volunteers, we will use our system to block your calls or messages from getting through.

If you can't get through by phone, you will hear a message that explains how to contact us to discuss our decision to block you from our system.

If we take the decision to limit your access to our systems, we will make every effort to inform you as to the reason why we have restricted your access. We may ask you to give us a contact number so that a member of our Caller Support Team can call you to talk about your support needs.

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If you're going through a tough time, contact us free. We won't judge you or tell you what to do. We are here to listen so you don't have to face it alone.

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We were proud to share our plans for Bolton & Greater Manchester with local MP Kirith Entwistle MP

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Bolton Manbassadors Manbassador Recruitment 1 (2)-page-001

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Bolton Manbassadors will relaunch on Tuesday 1 October after securing £586k from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK - https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/

We plan to extend the project for an additional three years and work with local housing providers and councils in Greater Manchester to expand into Salford, Stockport and Wigan in 2025.

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NEW Suicide-Awareness-Training :: Zero Suicide Alliance

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The ZSA Suicide Awareness Training aims to empower, educate and equip people to better understand suicide risk factors, warning signs and how to approach a conversation with someone they may be worried about.

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You can download the full 2023 to 2024 Impact Report below.

https://www.boltonathome.org.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n13201.pdf&ver=27986