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
NationalSomeone to talk to, any time of day or night, about whatever is troubling you.
Free24/7GM Mental Health Crisis Line
VerifyingUrgent mental health support for anyone in Greater Manchester, day or night.
Free24/7Salford Talking Therapies
VerifyingFree NHS talking therapies for stress, anxiety and low mood. You can refer yourself.
LocalNHSSalford Mind
VerifyingLocal mental health charity offering support, groups and advice across the city.
LocalQwell & Kooth
NationalVerifyingFree, anonymous online mental wellbeing support, for adults (Qwell) and young people (Kooth).
FreeOnlineSix Degrees Salford
VerifyingSocial enterprise providing mental health and wellbeing services in Salford.
Local
Food & essentials
Foodbanks, community pantries and warm meals across Salford.
Salford Loaves & Fishes
VerifyingHot meals, food and practical support for people facing hardship across Salford.
LocalSalford Foodbank (Trussell)
VerifyingEmergency food parcels for people in crisis. A referral is usually needed, we can help.
LocalCommunity pantries
VerifyingLow-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
VerifyingFree, independent advice on benefits, debt, work, housing and more.
LocalFreeStepChange Debt Charity
NationalFree, expert debt advice and a clear plan to get back on track.
FreeSalford Assist
VerifyingCouncil crisis support for people facing an emergency, with food and essentials.
LocalTurn2us
NationalA 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
NationalVerifyingFree housing advice if you are worried about your home or facing homelessness.
FreeSalford City Council Housing
VerifyingAdvice on council housing, homelessness and housing support in Salford.
LocalWarm Spaces & energy help
VerifyingWelcoming 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.
FreeLocalLearn My Way
NationalFree online courses to build your digital skills, step by step, at home.
FreeOnlineAbilityNet
NationalFree 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.