Support in a Crisis or Emergency:
If you are in crisis or in need of immediate assistance, always call 999 or go straight to A&E.
You can also call NHS 111 or request an emergency GP appointment.
Parent/Carer Drop-In Sessions:
We would like to invite parents/carers into school to discuss any concerns about safeguarding or wellbeing issues. Our Designated & Deputy Safeguarding Leads will be available for confidential discussions.
Please feel free to pop in to chat about any issue no matter how big or small:
All our sessions will be held on Broadway Campus:
Tuesday 20th May 2025: 4 - 5pm
Thursday 22nd May 2025: 9 - 10am
Stockport Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC):
Stockport Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a popular parenting programme delivered for parents, and by parents, in their own communities.
Offering a mixture of workshops and courses, virtual and face to face, they help parents to learn practical communication skills essential for navigating everyday challenges and nurturing confident, happy and cooperative children.
Please see the information below for EPEC's 2025 summer workshops. For more information and to register your interest, please visit their website.
Mental Health Emergencies:
Samaritans:
24-hour crisis helpline: 116 123
www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan
Shout:
24-hour crisis support via text (not phone calls): text SHOUT to 85258
giveusashout.org
The Mix:
24-hour crisis texting service (under 25s): text THEMIX to 85258
www.themix.org.uk
Childline:
www.childline.org.uk
Papyrus:
for under 35-year-olds experiencing thoughts of suicide, or if you are concerned about someone who is.
Call 0800 068 4141
Text 07786 209697
www.papyrus-uk.org
Mental Health Support
Anxiety UK:
for support with an anxiety condition.
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Beat:
for support with and information about eating disorders
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
CALM:
for mental health support for those aged 15-35
Call 0800 58 58 58
www.thecalmzone.net
Every Mind Matters:
advice and practical tips
www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
Kooth:
an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people aged 11 to 18 years.
www.kooth.com
Living Life to the Full:
online courses and resources covering low mood, stress and resilience
https://llttf.co
Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Care:
emotional support for anyone affected by bereavement.
Call 0808 808 1677
www.cruse.org.uk
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service:
support and information for anyone bereaved
Call 0161 983 0902
greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk
Housing and Financial Support
Manchester Council Homelessness Service:
Support if you have nowhere to live.
Call 0161 234 4692
www.manchester.gov.uk/info/200117/homeless_people
Stockport Homes:
Help if you are homeless in Stockport
www.stockporthomes.org/find-a-home/homelessness
Manchester Shelter:
Support in finding temporary solutions to housing issues.
Call 0344 515 1640
england.shelter.org.uk
Trinity Church, Cheadle:
Foodbank.
Call 07483 115349
https://stockport.foodbank.org.uk/locations
Stockport Cost of Living Advice Line:
Call 0161 4742140
www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/cost-of-living-support
Support for Carers
Manchester Carers Centre:
Emotional support and practical advice for unpaid carers
Call 0161 2727 270
www.manchestercarers.org.uk
Signpost for Carers:
Confidential information and support to unwaged carers in Stockport.
Call 0161 442 0442
www.signpostforcarers.org.uk
Support for LGBTQ+ Issues
The Proud Trust:
www.theproudtrust.org
Stockport LGBT plus:
www.stockportplus.org
Mermaids:
mermaidsuk.org.uk
Support for Domestic Abuse
ManKind Initiative:
A helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
Call 01823 334 244
mankind.org.uk
Refuge:
A helpline for domestic violence and abuse.
Call 0808 200 0247
refuge.org.uk
Safe Spots Wythenshawe:
A charity supporting females experiencing domestic abuse.
Call 07873 889 637
safespots.org.uk
Support with Gambling
GamCare - National Gambling Helpline:
Support for concerns around gambling
Call 0808 8020 133
www.gamcare.org.uk
Support for Substance Misuse
AA:
24-hour national helpline for support with concerns about drinking.
Call 0800 9177 650
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Mosaic:
Free, confidential support for people 25 and under who need help with drug or alcohol issues themselves or to cope with parents who misuse substances.
Call 0161 218 1100
www.healthystockport.co.uk/mosaic
Eclypse:
Help for young people in Manchester who need advice about their own or someone else’s drug or alcohol use.
Call 01618392054
www.changegrowlive.org/eclypse/info
Support for Those With a Family Member in Prison
Prisoners’ Families Helpline:
Practical and emotional support, information and advice to families.
Call 0808 808 2003
www.prisonersfamilies.org
Victim Support
National Stalking Helpline:
Advice and information for those affected by stalking or harassment.
Call 0808 802 0300
www.suzylamplugh.org/pages/category/national-stalking-helpline
Manchester Rape Crisis:
Support for females who have experienced rape or sexual abuse.
Call 0161 273 4500
www.manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk
Safeline:
Support anyone who has experienced sexual assault or rape.
Call 0808 800 5005
safeline.org.uk
St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre:
For young people who have been a victim of rape or sexual assault.
www.stmaryscentre.org