Money worries

Poor mental health can make managing money harder, and worrying about money can make your mental health worse. There’s support in Stockport and nationwide that can help.

Practical advice around money

• if you're struggling with the cost of living, you can find out what support you may be eligible for on the Stockport Council website

• if you need help navigating all of the cost of living support available, you can call our resident advice and support team on 0161 474 2140, Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm

• for tips and advice about maximising your own money and improving your wellbeing, you can join the 'Spend well and live well in Stockport' Facebook group

• you can find guidance on managing your money on the government website, Money Helper

• for clear and practical guidance for people experiencing issues with mental health and money, you can visit the Mental Health and Money Advice website

• you can learn more about the link between money and mental health on the Mind website

There’s always someone to talk to for free:

• over the phone. If you're struggling to cope, or feel overwhelmingly low, Open Door has a mental health helpline. Call 0800 138 7276 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• in person. Open Door also provides a mental health daytime safe haven in the centre of Stockport that you're welcome to visit. You can find more information about Open Door, including opening times, on the Making Space website

• online. Sign up to Kooth (for ages 10 to 25) or Qwell (for ages 26 and over) to talk to a qualified professionals or other people in the community