Mind in Salford

Mind in Salford is an independent, user focused charity providing vital services to make a positive difference to the wellbeing and mental health of local people. We represent the voice of Salford in campaigning to dispel stigma and influence political, social and cultural change around mental health. Above all, we put individuals first and are deeply committed to helping people struggling with their mental health get both support and respect. Welfare Rights and Debt Advice + Advocacy service

Salix Homes

Local service providing Housing advice

Salford IASS

We offer free, impartial advice and support to all parents/carers and children/young people with SEND.

Mustard Tree

Since 1994, Mustard Tree has transformed the lives of people in Greater Manchester who are trapped in poverty or homelessness, by enabling them to gain the skills and self-confidence they need to reach their full potential. Our focus is on tackling both the causes and consequences of poverty by offering: Provision - When people are in crisis we offer food, clothing and furniture. By meeting their basic needs we establish a relationship of trust, and open the door of welcome, hope and possibility. / Progression - We offer life-skills, training, volunteering, education, mentoring and employment opportunities to help people to increase their resilience, and enable them to escape poverty and homelessness – for good.

University of Salford Student's Union

We advise on a range of academic related issues, including academic appeals, personal mitigating circumstances, disciplinary issues and complaints.

Salford CAB - Swinton

Advice and information on a range of issues. Specialist help in debt, housing and welfare benefits. Referral to services in GP surgeries. Duty desk advice services in the county courts and magistrates courts.

Salford Foundation

Salford Foundation is a social inclusion organisation that provide opportunities for young people and adults in Salford and surrounding boroughs to develop social, academic, vocational and personal skills. The Foundation engages with business and the wider community in shaping and delivering its services – many of the Foundation programmes include significant volunteer support with a particular focus on mentoring. Our work in schools focuses on the development of work related experience and enterprise to put the curriculum in a real world context or supporting individual children and young people to address issues of self-esteem, school engagement and attainment. Through a range of intervention and prevention programmes the staff at Salford Foundation also support young people and adults who are both hard to reach and hard to engage. We provide bespoke and tailored support to assist individuals to progress and develop socially, as well as access new learning opportunities. The work of the Foundation has a positive impact on individuals and families. Our work with adults not only addresses the challenge of developing confidence and skills to access employment and learning opportunities, but also addresses issues of offending and reoffending, potential family breakdown and offers a range of services in support of vulnerable women.

Nugent - Housing Support Unit

Housing Support Unit provides a homeless accommodation service with an expected length of stay of up to 6 months. The service provides support for clients to develop the skills to move on to their own independent tenancies. Referrals to the service must be completed via The Mainstay System - contact number 0151 600 3547. Starter packs such as bedding, pots and pans etc can be accessed for our clients via our fund raising.

T.H.O.M.A.S.

Provides a range of services for people who have issues with drug or alcohol misuse. Services include residential rehabilitation, support and mentoring for ex-offenders, tenancy support and aftercare.

Refugee Action - North West (Manchester)

Advice and information for asylum seekers and refugees.