Bolton IPMS – The Friendly Model Club

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We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at The Den, Cunningham Road, Westhoughton, BL5 2AN. 7:30pm until 10:00 pm.

Mental Health Wellbeing Services

National

  • NHS 111 Mental Health (24/7) – Call 111 and select Option 2 for urgent mental health support, advice, assessment, and referral. Available across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside. 
  • Emergency support – Call 999 or attend A&E if there is an immediate risk to life or serious harm. 

Lancashire

  • Lancashire Mind – 01257 231660 – Mental health and wellbeing support, training, information, and signposting. 
  • Central & West Lancashire Initial Response Service – 0800 013 0708 (24/7). 
  • East Lancashire Initial Response Service – 0800 013 0707 (24/7).
  • Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Initial Response Service – 0800 013 0709 (24/7). 
  • North Lancashire & South Cumbria Initial Response Service – 0800 013 0710 (24/7). 

Greater Manchester

  • Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust – Access urgent support via 111 Option 2. 
  • Manchester Mind – 0161 769 5732.
  • Bolton Mind – 01204 380814.
  • Salford Mind – 0161 710 1070.
  • Stockport Mind – 0161 480 7393.
  • 42nd Street (Young People) – 0161 228 7321.

Merseyside

  • Mersey Care Mental Health Crisis Support – Access via 111 and select the mental health option. 
  • James’ Place Liverpool – 0151 303 5757.
  • Listening Ear Merseyside – 0151 488 6648.
  • The Martin Gallier Project (Wirral) – 0151 644 0294.
  • Liverpool Mental Health Consortium – 0151 237 2668.

National Charities & Helplines

  • Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7). 
  • Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7 text support). 
  • Mind Infoline – 0300 123 3393.
  • CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – 0800 58 58 58. 
  • PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK – 0800 068 4141. 
  • Childline – 0800 1111. 
  • If you need immediate support: Call 111 Option 2, 116 123 (Samaritans), or 999 in an emergency. 

Crisis Support for Veterans

  • NHS 111 Mental Health – Call 111 and select Option 2 for urgent mental health support. 
  • Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7). 
  • Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7). 
  • Emergency – 999 if there is an immediate risk to life. 

Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

  • Op COURAGE (NHS Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Service) – 0300 373 3332 – Specialist NHS mental health service for veterans, reservists, service leavers, and their families. Self-referral available. Open 8am–8pm, 7 days a week. 
  • Military Veterans Service (Greater Manchester & Lancashire) – 0300 323 0707 – Community-based psychological therapy service for veterans experiencing mental health difficulties. 
  • Combat Stress (24/7 Veterans Mental Health Helpline) – 0800 138 1619 – Free confidential support for veterans, serving personnel, and families. Text: 07537 173683. Open 24/7, 365 days a year. 
  • Help for Heroes – Hidden Wounds – 0300 303 9888 – Mental health support, counselling, CBT, and wellbeing support for veterans and family members aged 18+. 
  • Walking With The Wounded – Supports veterans with mental health, employment, and social care needs. Works alongside NHS veteran services across the Northwest. 
  • SSAFA Forcesline – 0800 260 6767 – Confidential support and signposting for serving personnel, veterans, and families.
  • Royal British Legion – 0808 802 8080 – Advice and support covering mental health, finances, housing, and recovery. 
  • Veterans UK Helpline – 0808 191 4218 – Advice on pensions, compensation, and welfare support for veterans.