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Community Connector

One place to find the help you need across Salford

Free, friendly and trusted. We've gathered the local and national services Salford residents ask us about most — mental health, food, money, housing and digital help. If you can't see what you need, call us on 0333 015 0588 and we'll help you find it.

In an emergency, always call 999. For NHS urgent help, call 111.

Mental health & wellbeing

Free, confidential support — by phone, text or in person.

  • Samaritans

    National

    Someone to talk to, any time of day or night, about whatever is troubling you.

    Free24/7
  • GM Mental Health Crisis Line

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    Urgent mental health support for anyone in Greater Manchester, day or night.

    Free24/7
  • Salford Talking Therapies

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    Free NHS talking therapies for stress, anxiety and low mood. You can refer yourself.

    LocalNHS
  • Salford Mind

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    Local mental health charity offering support, groups and advice across the city.

    Local
  • Qwell & Kooth

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    Free, anonymous online mental wellbeing support, for adults (Qwell) and young people (Kooth).

    FreeOnline
  • Six Degrees Salford

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    Social enterprise providing mental health and wellbeing services in Salford.

    Local

Food & essentials

Foodbanks, community pantries and warm meals across Salford.

  • Salford Loaves & Fishes

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    Hot meals, food and practical support for people facing hardship across Salford.

    Local
  • Salford Foodbank (Trussell)

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    Emergency food parcels for people in crisis. A referral is usually needed, we can help.

    Local
  • Community pantries

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    Low-cost food memberships where a few pounds goes a long way each week.

    Local

Money & debt

Free, independent advice on benefits, debt and budgeting.

  • Citizens Advice Salford

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    Free, independent advice on benefits, debt, work, housing and more.

    LocalFree
  • StepChange Debt Charity

    National

    Free, expert debt advice and a clear plan to get back on track.

    Free
  • Salford Assist

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    Council crisis support for people facing an emergency, with food and essentials.

    Local
  • Turn2us

    National

    A free benefits calculator and grants search to check what you might be entitled to.

    FreeOnline

Housing & energy

Help with housing, homelessness and keeping warm at home.

  • Shelter

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    Free housing advice if you are worried about your home or facing homelessness.

    Free
  • Salford City Council Housing

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    Advice on council housing, homelessness and housing support in Salford.

    Local
  • Warm Spaces & energy help

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    Welcoming places to keep warm, plus advice on energy bills and grants.

    Local

Digital help

Free devices, data and friendly one-to-one tech help.

  • Tech Buddies drop-ins

    Friendly one-to-one help every week at Pendleton, Cadishead and The Hive.

    FreeLocal
  • Learn My Way

    National

    Free online courses to build your digital skills, step by step, at home.

    FreeOnline
  • AbilityNet

    National

    Free tech support for older and disabled people, with home visits available.

    Free

Can't find what you need?

Call or WhatsApp us on 0333 015 0588 or email inclusion@inclusivedigital.org. We'll point you to someone who can help.

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