You're not alone – help and advice is available:
- Caring for someone – go to www.carersmanchester.org.uk or Contact Point 0161 543 8000
- Get support and advice for young people at www.42ndstreet.org.uk
- Access Manchester’s Age-Friendly networks
- Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people at www.lgbt.foundation (or call 0345 330 3030)
- National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 (free and 24-hour)
- Male Advice Line 0808 801 0327 (free)
- Get help sharing information about your situation with organisations like lenders and creditors at www.vulnerabilityregistrationservice.co.uk.
Addiction support services
The addiction support services listed are free. You can self-refer or be referred by a professional:
- National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 (or go to www.gamcare.org.uk)
- NHS Northern Gambling Service 0300 300 1490
- GamFam support people affected by someone else’s gambling (www.gamfam.org.uk)
- Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
- Adult and Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service 0161 823 6306