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🌍 World Mental Health Day | 10 October 💚Today is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health.T...
10/10/2026

🌍 World Mental Health Day | 10 October 💚

Today is a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health.
Take a moment to check in with yourself and those around you. A small conversation, a walk outside, a few minutes of mindfulness, or simply reaching out to someone can make a big difference. Remember, it's okay not to be okay, and it's okay to ask for help.

💚 Believe in people. Be kind. Reach out. Listen.

If you or someone you know needs support:

☎️ NHS 111 Mental Health (Option 2) - Available 24/7 for urgent mental health support.
📞 Samaritans - 116 123 (Free, confidential support 24/7)
📱 Shout - Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential text support 24/7.
💙 Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393 for mental health information and advice.
🧡 PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 or text 07786 209697 for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts or anyone concerned about a young person.
💚 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - 0800 58 58 58 for anyone who needs support, particularly men.
📞 SANEline - 0300 304 7000 for emotional support and mental health information.

You don't have to face things alone. Support is available, and help is always within reach. 💚

💚 Real people. Real experiences. Real voices.This World Mental Health Day, we're sharing some powerful words from people...
10/10/2026

💚 Real people. Real experiences. Real voices.

This World Mental Health Day, we're sharing some powerful words from people around the world who know first-hand what it means to experience mental health challenges.

🌍 From Indonesia to Canada, India and the UK, these voices remind us that everyone's experience is different, but the importance of feeling heard, understood and supported is universal.

💬 Whether it's the support of family, friends, mentors or the wider community, or having a meaningful say in how mental health care is delivered, lived experience brings invaluable insight into what people really need.

This year's theme, 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change', is about recognising that expertise and making sure it helps shape the services, decisions and support that affect people's lives.

💜 Because behind every experience is a person whose voice matters.

👉 Swipe to hear their words.



📸 Stories and campaign graphics shared by the World Health Organization (WHO).

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day!This year's theme, 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change', is a reminder...
10/10/2026

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day!

This year's theme, 'Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change', is a reminder that lived experience isn't just a story to be shared. It's expertise that deserves to be valued.

🌍 Nearly 1 in 7 people worldwide live with a mental health condition, yet too often, the people who understand these experiences first-hand are left out of the decisions that affect them.

💬 Being heard matters, but having a voice in what happens next matters just as much. The strongest support and services are built WITH people, not just FOR them.

At Change Grow Live, we recognise the importance of lived experience in recovery. From our incredible volunteers and peer supporters to the Lived Experience Recovery Organisations (LEROs) we work alongside, people with lived experience bring invaluable understanding, insight and perspectives that can help shape better support for our communities. 💜

Because real change doesn't just come from listening. It comes from involving people, valuing their experiences and giving them a meaningful say.

💚 Real voices. Real experiences. Real change.

🚭 Thinking About Quitting Smoking? We Can Help! 🚭If you're thinking about quitting smoking, did you know there's a dedic...
08/10/2026

🚭 Thinking About Quitting Smoking? We Can Help! 🚭

If you're thinking about quitting smoking, did you know there's a dedicated stop smoking service available to support people across Manchester?

Manchester Be Smoke Free works closely with CGL Manchester and Eclypse Young People Service to provide free, specialist support to help you quit smoking and improve your health.

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing, and with the right support you're much more likely to quit successfully.

💙 Manchester Be Smoke Free can offer:

✅ One-to-one support from trained stop smoking advisors
✅ Personalised quit plans tailored to you
✅ Access to ni****ne replacement therapy and stop smoking medications (subject to eligibility)
✅ Advice on using vapes as a quit aid
✅ Ongoing encouragement and support throughout your quit journey

Whether you're ready to quit today or simply want to find out more, help is available.

📞 Call: 0330 010 9855
🌐 Find out more: https://www.besmokefree.com

👥 If you're accessing support through CGL Manchester and Eclypse Young Peoples Service Manchester, speak to your Recovery Worker who can help you get in touch with Manchester Be Smoke Free and access the support you need.

This STOPtober, take the first step towards a healthier, smoke-free future. 🚭💙

07/10/2026

A fantastic evening bringing together community pharmacy colleagues and our CGL Manchester teams to strengthen local partnerships and share knowledge. 🤝

We explored key changes to Medically Assisted Treatment, built confidence and understanding around Harm Reduction and Naloxone, and shared how partnership working can help improve support and outcomes for people in our communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their expertise and contributed to such a positive evening of learning and collaboration. 💚

And a big thank you to Pendulum Hotel for hosting us and helping to make the evening such a success! 🙌

A brilliant day at our North City Hive Open Day 💙It was a great opportunity to welcome partners, councillors, colleagues...
07/10/2026

A brilliant day at our North City Hive Open Day 💙

It was a great opportunity to welcome partners, councillors, colleagues and members of the community into the Hive, share more about the support available here and showcase the work already taking place from our north Manchester base.

We were honoured to be joined by the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Shaukat Ali, who spent time hearing from our team, partners and people with lived experience.

Throughout the morning, guests heard from Laura Taggart, Ruth Young, ACORN, Emerging Futures, our Lived Experience Mentor Rob, and Mums in Recovery, before taking a tour of the Hive and seeing the space for themselves.

Alongside the presentations, teams headed out into the local area for our Team Up & Clean Up litter-picking competition 🌱 before returning for the awards, certificates and trophy presentation 🏆

We finished the day with lunch, plenty of conversation and some brilliant North City Hive decorations 🎈

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed to the day and continues to support the work happening at North City Hive.

📸 amazing photography by Jon Aspinall

🌍🕊️ International Day of Non-Violence 🕊️🌍Today, we come together to celebrate the International Day of Non-Violence, a r...
02/10/2026

🌍🕊️ International Day of Non-Violence 🕊️🌍

Today, we come together to celebrate the International Day of Non-Violence, a reminder that kindness, respect, understanding and compassion have the power to change lives and strengthen communities.

At CGL Manchester, My Recovery Tameside, Eclypse Young People's Service Manchester, Branching Out Young People's Service Tameside, Be Smoke Free Manchester, and CGL Smoking Service Tameside, we stand united in promoting safer, healthier and more inclusive communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

💜 Every act of kindness matters.
💙 Every conversation can make a difference.
💚 Every person deserves to feel heard, valued and supported.

Today, let's celebrate the diversity that makes our communities stronger and commit to choosing understanding over judgment, compassion over conflict, and hope over harm.
Together, we can create positive change and build a future where everyone feels they belong. 🤝

✨ Share a story of kindness, support or community spirit in the comments and help inspire others.

Recovery Month 2026 💜✍️Our Creative Voices series continues with David Hampton and his powerful piece, The Dragon at the...
30/09/2026

Recovery Month 2026 💜✍️

Our Creative Voices series continues with David Hampton and his powerful piece, The Dragon at the Cemetery Gate.

David uses the image of a dragon to represent addiction, reflecting on a moment when he was confronted with where it could take him – and the decision to choose something different.

“Five years ago, I stood among the dead and chose not to join them.”

Five years on, David writes of books, qualifications and a life beginning to grow where despair once ruled. 🌱

A raw and powerful reflection on addiction, recovery and choosing life.

Thank you to David for trusting us with his words and allowing us to share them this Recovery Month. 💜

More Creative Voices to come throughout September. ✨

💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Your voice matters, and it only takes 5 minutes to make a difference.We're inviting everyone ...
29/09/2026

💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your voice matters, and it only takes 5 minutes to make a difference.

We're inviting everyone who uses our services to complete our anonymous Pulse Survey. Your feedback helps us understand what's working well, what could be improved, and how we can continue to provide the support that matters most to you.

✅ Quick and easy to complete
✅ Completely anonymous
✅ Open all year round
✅ Helps shape future services

Every response helps us create services that are more effective, inclusive, and focused on what people really need.

📋 Complete the survey here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=3LyvUBZJWkS7wVBP0GO2cdTVgLr6CwxMvJoP3t0BSkxUMU82TUQ2REtUT1I0NUJHMUdHTTFJRVUxTS4u&route=shorturl

Thank you for helping us improve support for everyone in our community. 💜

Recovery Month 2026 💜For our next Words from our Team, Sonya shares a reminder that every step in recovery matters.Recov...
29/09/2026

Recovery Month 2026 💜

For our next Words from our Team, Sonya shares a reminder that every step in recovery matters.

Recovery can be made up of many small choices – choosing support, looking after yourself, showing up, trying again and continuing to move towards the life you want. 🌱

As Sonya puts it:

“Every step in recovery is an act of self-care, bringing you closer to a life filled with health, hope, and wellbeing.”

Thank you for sharing your words, Sonya 💜

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