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Support with emotional wellbeing and mental health by offering choice of effective, creative young person centred and rights-based approaches.

One to one – Across greater Manchester. Counselling, Psycho-social, Silvercloud, Online webchat, online drop in

Groups: 42nd Street | About Groups | Various groups available but most are based in Ancoats – Manchester.

Address: 42nd Street, The Space, 87-91 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AG

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42nd Street’s vision is for inclusive, accessible mental health and wellbeing support and opportunities for all young people.

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Resources, support and information for adults, families, schools, and professionals. Training available.

Also offer private screening services for ADHD, and dyslexia, dyscalculia and Irlen syndrome.

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The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity - an integrated health and education service.

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Connect people across the adoption community, support adopters and adoptees, and work with them to influence the decisions that affect their lives. Resources, advice and support.

For adopted people:

Chance to Thrive: The Chance to Thrive programme will allow adopted young people to:

Connect with other adopted young people, reducing their sense of isolation and drawing strength from the experiences of others

Get support through a dedicated, co-created resource hub helping them to navigate challenges and improve their wellbeing as they transition into adulthood.

Feel empowered and have influence by creating a platform to bring about positive change for their futures through social action and participation.

One of the priorities is to ensure that our programmes are open and accessible to those who have mental health issues or are
neurodiverse as we know that this is much more common in adopted children.

We are in the very early stages of development of this programme, but keep checking this page for the latest updates. Chance to Thrive | Adoption UK Charity

For adopters:

Psychology & Therapy Hub (PATH)

Adoption UK’s Psychology and Therapy Hub (PATH) offers online trauma-informed therapeutic support for adoptive families across the UK. Delivered by psychologists, therapists and peer experts-by-experience, this gives PATH a unique blend of theoretical, clinical and peer support. Click link for more info: Psychology & Therapy Hub (PATH) | Adoption UK Charity

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As a member of Adoption UK, you can access a whole host of resources, webinars, support & community networks

Join our community - offering support, advice, friendship & resources to people touched by adoption throughout the UK.

Our weekly virtual meet ups & expert webinars are packed full of information, experience & knowledge.

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As a member of Adoption UK, you can access a whole host of resources, webinars, support & community networks Join our community - offering support, advice, friendship & resources to people touched by adoption throughout the UK. Our weekly virtual meet ups & expert webinars are packed full of information, experience & knowledge.

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Supports LGBTQ2+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

They support young people into safe homes and employment, education or training, in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates LGBTQ2+ identities.

Accept referrals in greater Manchester. Self referrals form: Self-Referral Form (tfaforms.com)

Live chat available for housing advice.

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akt – providing safe homes & better futures for young lgbtq+ people

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24% of 16-25 year olds experiencing homelessness are LGBTQ+. We provide vital services to support LGBTQ+ young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

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Resources and information on anxiety. More appropriate for adults.

Access to a community of other like-minded people

Discounted one-to-one therapy services from our network of Anxiety UK Approved Therapist

A wide range of helpful resources to help you understand and overcome anxiety

Access to anxiety support groups

Discounted Art for Anxiety Relief (AfAR) courses

Discounted anxiety management courses

Members get discounted rates.

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National charity helping people with Anxiety - Anxiety UK

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Arts for Wellbeing: 10-week Arts for Wellbeing programme that uses creativity as a therapeutic tool to help participants to relax, build confidence, improve their mental health and connect with others. Gallery Oldham.

Referral form: Arc-Referral-Form-2022.docx (live.com)

Creative Mums - 12-week perinatal programme for new mums experiencing low mood, anxiety or isolation. Workshops take place weekly in Stockport and Oldham and includes a free crèche to give mums quality ‘me time’. Also available virtually.

Referral form: Creative Mums Application Form (office.com)

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Arts and Wellbeing: Mental Health Support in Stockport Manchester

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Specialising in adult mental health Support in Stockport, we provide a creative journey for people with mental health issues.

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Aiming to reduce harm, offer practical support and promote positive emotional health and well-being.

Sessions can include healthy/unhealthy relationships, safety planning, understanding emotions, confidence, self-esteem and mindfulness.

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That's why we fight for the hope and happiness of young people when it's threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. We see the hope and courage in young people every day, and it inspires us to support them through their most serious life challenges.

Now we're stepping up the fight for hope and happiness at a time when it's under threat like never before. Together we can #ProtectEveryChildhood and achieve long-lasting change for this generation and the ones to come.

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We fight for the hope and happiness of young people when it's threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect.

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Youth group for children and young people who are on the autism spectrum, with or without formal diagnosis. Offers the opportunity to socialise, spend time with peers, and develop skills and friendships. Football, baking, arts and crafts etc.

Juniors - Monday – 6pm – 8pm aged 8-12

Seniors - Thursday – 6pm – 8pm aged 13-18

Based at the Honeywell Centre, Hadfield Street, Oldham, OL8 3BP

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Adult social services - Office hours

8.40am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Level 9,
Civic Centre
Oldham, OL1 1UT
Tel 0161 770 7777
Fax 0161 770 1576
Email: adult.mash@oldham.gov.uk

Children's social services - Office hours

8.40am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Level 9,
Civic Centre
Oldham, OL1 1UT
Tel 0161 770 7777
Fax 0161 770 1576
Email: child.mash@oldham.gov.uk

Out-of-hours emergencies
For adults and children.
Social work service for people in crisis to meet their urgent needs out of office hours.

5.00pm - 9.00am, Monday to Friday.
24 hours at weekends and Bank Holidays.

The Emergency Duty Team
Phone: 0161 770 6936
Minicom: 0161 770 8302
Fax: 0161 770 8502

The service is provided by an experienced social worker.

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Space for black young people to find organisations run by the black community for support with MH and wellbeing.

Lists all support groups over England.

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BAYO means 'Joy has found us' in Yoruba and it is a space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK -- for the Black community -- to support your mental health and wellbeing, and it is run by The Ubele Initiative .

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We are continuously adding new organisations to the directory and have a link that you can use to tell us about organisations that have been useful to you that others may like to know about.

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If you are a community based organisation or individual that provides mental health and wellbeing services to diverse young people from the black community, we will like you to join the BAYO platform and automatically become a member of the Network which provides you with access to free bespoke learning packages, peer to peer support, networking and access to a small grant program.

TALK NOW

TEXT NOW

The Samaritans Let It Out

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Online support, resources, and advice for anyone struggling with an eating disorder.

Helpline, 1-1 webchat available.

POD: Peer Support and Online Development for carers. POD is a space designed for people who are supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.

They have worked closely with service users, ambassadors and eating disorder clinicians to help shape the platform, ensuring that the information shared is clinically sound, as well as meeting the needs of those who will be accessing it.

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Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

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BIG, also known as Bury Involvement Group, is a local charity for people aged 18 and over, who are experiencing mental health conditions. No referral is required, you can just turn up at our groups. BIG is run by volunteers with lived experience of mental health conditions. Although based in Bury, people from any area can attend BIG.

Support groups calendar: Our Groups | Bury Involvement Group - BIG in mental health

£1 donation suggested

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Bury Involvement Group - BIG in mental health | Mental Health Awareness & Support in Bury

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BIG, also known as Bury Involvement Group, is a local charity for people aged 18 and over, who are experiencing mental health conditions. No referral is required, you can just turn up at our groups. BIG is run by volunteers with lived experience of mental health conditions. Although based in Bury, people from any area can attend BIG. We are a strong independent voice in mental health.

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Peer support services to empower people affected by bipolar to live well. Resources, support and information.

Online chat bot available.

Peer Support Line: With an emphasis on self-management, the Peer Support Line provides:

advice on how to support a loved one

information on how to manage your bipolar

coping strategies to stay well

links to useful support services

Free support and information from our helpline (bipolaruk.org)

ECommunity:  supportive online forum for everyone affected by bipolar. The eCommunity is a safe and secure space where you can discuss the challenges you face, ask questions and share your experiences.

Join our Free supportive online forum today (bipolaruk.org)

Family and Friends Support Group (online): Family and Friends Support Group | Bipolar UK

Manchester support group (in person): Manchester | Bipolar UK

Mood Tracker Apps: Mood Tracker App (bipolaruk.org)

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Bipolar UK is the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devastating condition of bipolar, their families and carers.

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We offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.

We help children and young people up to the age of 18 years and provide support to their families/carers.

Some of the problems that we can help with include:

Anxiety

Depression

Psychosis

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Self-harm

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

More complex psychological difficulties

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To make sure people can easily access our service, we now have a single point of access via the Oldham Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
The MASH is Oldham's first point of contact for:

Safeguarding referrals to protect children, young people or adults from harm, abuse or neglect

Care and support services which help individuals or families to meet their long-term needs, prevent or delay needs becoming more serious, lead independent lives and reduce dependence on public services

It is no longer possible to refer directly to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service , other than urgent referrals through accident and emergency and paediatric wards.
Anyone can now make a referral to our service including:

Self-referral by a young person

Parents and carers

All health professionals

All social care professionals

Education professionals

Anyone who works or comes into contact with a young person

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To make sure people can easily access our service, we now have a single point of access via the Oldham Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

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The aim at Blossom Foundation is to Educate, Inspire & Empower Black dual heritage African girls in the age group of 10-20 through their transitional stages of becoming a full-blown adult. Female led.

To identify issues from an early stage and intervene to make corrections to help them be the best they can be in all life aspects be it social, physical, emotional and economic wellbeing.

Group Sessions - regular workshops for two groups; Girls aged 10-14 and young women aged 15-20. Our workshops are aimed at improving self-esteem and self-confidence, dealing with emotional issues, improving our health & well-begin and developing skills for life.

One to one -  provide 1-2-1 mentorship that allows our girls to explore their purpose and support those struggling with behavioural issues and address these issues using practical skills. Includes DBT and loss and bereavement support.

Mother and Daughter group coaching - Our trained coaches work with Mother & Daughter to help them both find ways to change what they want

Parent zone - support to parents, through training and giving parents the space to talk and address the issues they have by developing projects to address the issues.

Based in Miles Platting

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Blossom Foundation | Inspiring, Teaching & Educating Girls into Womanhood

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Advise family courts on the welfare of children and what is in their best interest.

Offer resources and advice to children young people and parents/carers on the site.

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Cafcass advises the family courts about the welfare of children and what is in their best interests

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Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service

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Campaign against living miserably – focused more on male suicide/reducing stigma. Age 15+ (some swearing on the website).

Resources, information, stories, campaigns to get involved with.

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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

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We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we're uniting the UK against suicide.

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Work to transform the lives of unpaid carers through collaboration, influence, evidence and innovation.  Resources, advice and information available.

Young Carers Futures: UK wide programme focused on delivering interventions at critical transition points and improving access to employment and training opportunities for young adult carers under 25. Young Carers Futures Programme Hub | Carers Trust

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Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers.

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Support, advice and resources for unpaid carers.

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We're here for unpaid carers with expert information, advice and support, and also campaign to make life better for carers. Find out more

Preparing for the Carer's Leave Act?

It's important that all businesses are ready for the Carer's Leave Act becoming law. Find out how we can help you get prepared.

Become a member

Joining Carers UK is free and takes just a few minutes

You will receive the latest news, information, campaign updates, access to our user forum and more...

Talking to other carers on the forum is great. I've gained so much useful information from Carers UK

Mary from Bedford

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Information and advice for young people on mental health and wellbeing.

24-hour confidential helpline.

Young person's message board.

Support via email, telephone or 1-1 counsellor chat.

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On Thursday 30 November from 2:30am - 7:30am, you won't be able to contact Childline whilst we do some important maintenance to our systems. This means that 1-2-1 chats, calling and messages to Childline will be unavailable. You'll still be able to use the Childline website for advice and information.

If you're in danger or it's an emergency, you should always call 999

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Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

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Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.

We offer free, confidential bereavement support for individuals, couples, children, young people, and families, by telephone, video or instant messenger, wherever you live in the UK. We also offer face-to-face support from a number of locations.

The following support groups run at various times, by video and /or in person in some areas of the UK:

Groups for families - facilitated groups for bereaved families where children aged 4-12 and their adult carers can meet others and explore their feelings through creative activities over several sessions or on one day as a Day to Remember.

Groups for young people - facilitated groups for those between the ages of 11 and 25 to meet for social activities and to work on creative projects

Groups for parents - facilitated groups for bereaved parents and carers to meet in a supportive environment.

One to one - support available in Greater Manchester

Call helpline for more information on each of these.

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Child Bereavement UK helps children, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone affected by the death of a child of any age. We offer free, confidential bereavement support by telephone, video or instant messenger, wherever you live in the UK.

Support sessions - support for individuals, couples, children, young people and families

Groups for families - facilitated groups for bereaved families where children aged 4-12 and their adult carers can meet others and explore their feelings through creative activities

Groups for young people - facilitated groups for those between the ages of 11 and 25 to meet for social activities and to work on creative projects

Groups for parents - facilitated groups for bereaved parents and carers to meet in a supportive environment

We welcome families and individuals of any race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion/faith, sex/gender/gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, or disability.

Get in touch via our Helpline on 0800 02 888 40 | [email protected] or Live Chat via this website and we can help you find the support that suits your needs.

In addition, we can offer face-to-face support if you are able to travel to one of the locations below:

Glasgow

Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children*

*This is a funded service providing support for parents bereaved of a child under the care of Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children:

Carlisle, Cumbria

Kendal, Cumbria

St Helen's, Merseyside

Wirral, Merseyside

Widnes, Cheshire

Teesside

Bradford, Yorkshire

Leeds,* Yorkshire

*This is a funded service providing support for children and young people in Leeds:

01133 503 598 | [email protected] (For anyone else seeking support in Leeds, please call 0800 02 888 40)

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

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Our community eating disorders service provides care and support to children and young people with an eating disorder.

We also offer advice and support to families, carers, and those who work with, or support, a child or young person

Our service is available to those aged between 8 and 18 years.

Aged under 16 years

If you're under 16, your parent/carer, any health professional, child care, educational or local authority professional can refer you to us.

Simply complete this referral form and email to pcn-tr.ceds@nhs.net

Aged over 16 years

You can refer yourself (if you are aged 16-18) to us.

A parent, carer, or anyone who works with you, or supports you, can also make a referral on your behalf - but they must have your permission first.

Simply complete this referral form and email it to pcn-tr.ceds@nhs.net

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Our community eating disorders service provides care and support to children and young people with an eating disorder.

We also offer advice and support to families, carers, and those who work with, or support, a child or young person.
Our service is based at two hubs:
North - covering Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, and Oldham

- covering Stockport, Tameside and Glossop

We offer children and young people a full assessment and NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) approved care, advice, and treatment.

This includes:

Assessment: This is the first step in understanding your difficulties and is a face to face meeting. Sometimes we see you and your family once only-it all depends on need.

Therapeutic interventions: If you want to access help and support for your eating disorder we can offer a range of family and individual interventions.

Dietetic support and advice: A dietician's job is to help you and your familiy to understand the nutritional and physiological impact that disordered eating can have. This could be bespoke meal plans, or advice about portion sizes or appropriate foods.

Physical health monitoring: This is done by measuring height and weight, and checking blood pressure and pulse. Sometimes you may need blood tests and other medical investigations and we can arrange this if necessary.

Consultation and training: We can offer support and advice to schools, colleges, GPs and other professionals as well as bespoke training packages about a variety of eating disorders and body image-related issues.

Liaison with other professionals: We often talk to people in your life who can help, when this is necessary.

Parent and carer support: We offer a parent and carer group on a regular basis for those whose children and young people who are in treatment. This is for support, advice, and a space to share personal experience and hear and learn from others.

Where the service is based

We deliver the service in two teams:

North - based on Tenterden Street in Bury (this covers Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, and Oldham)

- based at Stopford House in Stockport (this covers Stockport, Tameside and Glossop)

Click the links above for contact details and directions.

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How to get an appointment

Our service is available to those aged between 8 and 18 years.

Aged under 16 years

If you're under 16, your parent/carer, any health professional, child care, educational or local authority professional can refer you to us.

Simply complete this referral form and email to pcn-tr.ceds@nhs.net

Aged over 16 years

You can refer yourself (if you are aged 16-18) to us.

A parent, carer, or anyone who works with you, or supports you, can also make a referral on your behalf - but they must have your permission first.

Simply complete this referral form and email it to pcn-tr.ceds@nhs.net

Need urgent help or advice

If you need urgent or emergency help for either your physical and/or mental health, please go to your nearest accident and emergency department.

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Support, info and resources for dealing with grief.

No local offer for groups or 1-1’s.

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Grief can be overwhelming - you don’t have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support is here. Call our helpline or chat online.

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Support for young people with difficulties around substance abuse.

Sexual Health Service – for under 19s. Contraception/morning after pill. Call number and will refer to Orbits (nursing team) for support.

Drugs and Alcohol Advocacy – for YP struggling with substance misuse. 6 1-1 sessions with an advocate. Complete referral form on website.

Holding Families – Supports parents/carers with substance misuse. Call to discuss.

Holding Families Plus – Supports families with parents in prison. Call to discuss.

LAC – Counselling for looked after children in Oldham

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The Early Intervention and Prevention service  for Oldham residents provides support for whole families as well as individual adults and adult-only household around a wide range of issues including housing, finances, mental health, physical health, parenting, looking for work.  An Engagement Worker will work with families or individuals to help develop the skills to take control. We work closely with other agencies and organisations to ensure the right support is in place.

Adults can refer direct to the service.  If there are children under 18 years in the household please complete the Early Help referral form on the Oldham Council website: MASH Referrals (oldham.gov.uk)

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Support 14- to 65-year-olds who've had psychotic episodes or similar experiences.

Referral method:

GP

Health professional

Social care professional

Single point of entry

Mental health liaison

Hospital wards and departments

Webinars: series of videos with more information for carers, family and friends. These will help to increase your understanding of psychosis and how services can support a loved one.

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Oldham early intervention team

We support 14 to 65 year olds who've had psychotic episodes or similar experiences.

We work with you to look at the experiences you're having and how it affects you.

Together we can look at how to help you recover from these experiences, by giving you good information so you can decide what will help.

This might include:

Treatments, such as medication

Talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and family intervention

Assistance in getting and staying well

Advice on physical health and wellbeing

Help and advice for relatives and friends

Help with education and employment

Help with alcohol and substance issues

Practical help

Advice on money

Assistance with housing

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Oldham early intervention team We support 14 to 65 year olds who've had psychotic episodes or similar experiences. We work with you to look at the experiences you're having and how it affects you. Together we can look at how to help you recover from these experiences, by giving you good information so you can decide what will help.

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Support for parents to achieve the best relationships they can with whoever they care for.

Online live chat, helpline and email support. Forum also available.

Online parenting courses: Such as having a new baby in the family, sibling arguments. Free courses available. Click link for list of courses - Family Lives

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Parenting and family support from Family Lives (formerly Parentline Plus) through our website, helpline 0808 800 2222, email service at askus@familylives.org.uk, live chat and local services.

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Honest information about drugs.

Helpline available. 24/7.

Text service which with respond to any questions.

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Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. | FRANK

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Greater Manchester Bereavement Service is there for anyone who has been bereaved or affected by a death, no matter the cause of death or how long it has been. If someone grieving and need support, please give them a call or email. Our friendly bereavement practitioners are here to listen and help find the right support for you.

List of organisations in Oldham that can support with grief and bereavement for children’s young people and adults.

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About Us

On this site, you can find out about support in your area and nationally, as well as advice for practical issues that losing a loved one may bring.

Our normal opening hours

Call us on 0161 983 0902 for help in finding the right support for you.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except bank holidays)

Email: gmicb-sal.gm.bs@nhs.net

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Our interactive map search

Find out what bereavement services are available where you are.

Using this map, you can find out what care and services are available in your area, and how you can access them.

You'll also learn more about the organisations we're working with both in Greater Manchester and across the country.

See Map

Useful information

Information for anyone who has been bereaved or affected by a death in Greater Manchester.

See Useful information

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Support for anyone bereaved living in Greater Manchester. Call us 0161 983 0902.

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Provide mental health treatment and support to young people aged between 13 and 18 years old who live anywhere in the UK.

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Horizon Unit - In-Patient Service

We provide mental health treatment and support to young people aged between 13 and 18 years old who live anywhere in the UK.

We're led by an expert team of healthcare professionals which is made up of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, dieticians and teachers.

We also have some family ambassadors who can support parents and carers.

We work closely with the nearby Hope Unit to provide assessment and treatment for both acute and complex needs.

The units have been designed with you in mind and have recently been refurbished to ensure that they are of the highest standard.

You can be referred to our service through our CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service) community teams.

Young people have created some advice about what life is like on Hope and Horizon.

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Our unit has 10 beds to care for severe or enduring mental health difficulties, including if you require high dependency care.

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Offer support for self-harm, suicide and bereavement due to a suicide.

Can refer for each one for additional support for bereavement and self harm using referral forms on the site. Offer support. Respond within 72 hours. What you can expect from us (harmless.org.uk)

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By Laura Hughes (Suicide Crisis Service Lead - Maternity Cover) The Tomorrow Project is currently inviting applications for an unpaid academic internship, which involves contributing

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Offer support for parents struggling with wellbeing. Must have one child under the age of 5.

Volunteer program – Volunteer visits each week to offer support, advice, guidance, signposting for an hour a week.  Must have child under 5.

Parent Infant Peer Support Group – Once a week. Must have child under 2. Can bring them along. Chat to other mums about worries and concerns. Staff and volunteers on hand.

Breastfeeding Support Group – As above.

Play, Learn, Grow – Child aged 2-5. Offers support for increasing learning and development at home. 5/6 sessions.

Call for more information or complete referral form on site.

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Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

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Support for people from the Muslim and LQBTQ+ community. Forums, information, newsletters.

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We are a learning and wellbeing not for profit, based in Springhead in Oldham, that offers therapeutic support to individuals, families and organisations alike. Our aim is to help people navigate trauma, release stress and move towards living fulfilled lives.

We can only truly do this through spending time getting to know ourselves, whether we’re 3 or 83 it’s never too late for conscious living.  After all, as Jung once said – ‘Until we make the unconscious conscious, it will direct our life and we will call it fate’ – so whether you are a professional looking for support for your staff, children or families, whether you are a parent needing support for your child, or whether you are simply looking for help yourself…know that you are welcome here.

How they can help:

Training and professional support

Clinical psychology

Child and adolescent therapy

Whole family support

Holistic therapy

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Neil Thomas

"I am a newly qualified therapist, and I was feeling a bit uncertain about how to support my clients in a way that got them the results they were looking for. IntraQuests Training breaks down complex theories of CBT and gives you practical tools you can use in your own therapeutic practice. I definitely feel more confident in my sessions and I can see how what I learned in this course is benefiting my clients too. Thank you so much."

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Support for children being bullied. Resources for parents. Parent helpline.

ZAP Workshops – ZAP Online is a FREE 90-minute workshop for young people aged 9-16 who are dealing with a bullying situation, or have experienced bullying. We provide young people with a range of tools to help manage bullying situations. The workshop is proven to increase confidence and assertiveness skills and raise self-esteem. Also offer workshops for parents. Workshop dates (kidscape.org.uk)

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We give hope and help to thousands of children and families each year and work in communities throughout England and Wales to help keep children safe. Our vision is for all children to grow up in supportive communities safe from bullying and harm.​ Our mission is to provide practical support, training, and advice to challenge bullying and protect young lives.

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Work with children and young people to educate, empower, increase self-esteem, and inspire to make positive life choices.

12-week accredited programme

Short courses

Peer mentoring

1-1 work

Parent Wellness project

Getting out for good project

Contact for more info via the website

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New Projects with Kogs

Over the past 15 months, Kogs have stepped into a number of New and Exciting Projects. These Projects include Client Workshops, Wellness and Fitness sessions and Amazing Academy collaborations. Please visit the link above to read more and to express your interest should you wish to get involved.

Keeping Our Girls Safe

Spot The Signs

There is no hard and fast rules on how to tell if a young person is being sexually exploited, below is a short list of common indicators.

How We Can Help?

Keeping Our Girls Safe can provide practical advice, information, professional training & programmes aimed at young people.

Get In Touch

if you have concerns that someone you know may be being sexually exploited help is available. Get in touch with us.

About UsLearn about KOGS, how we work and who we are.

Established in 2011 KOGS was set up to address the gaps in the service provision available to young people around prevention and early intervention.

Join Our ProgrammesPeer mentoring, Standalone workshops and much more!

We work closely with you to ensure that the programme is suitable for the age, needs and ability of the group to ensure that individuals get the most out of the programme.

Latest NewsView our latest news and views

Nitrous Oxide - What is this and How is it being used today? 1 in 12 young people Aged 16-24 have used in the last year alone, and the use of this can be Fatal. Its very easily accessible and the 2nd most common drug used on the streets. We have all seen the small...

To celebrate International Women's Day 2022 back in March KOGS were asked to speak at Debbie Abrahams MP virtual conference. Having lost a close friend who was murdered by her ex-partner in November 2021, Hayley Harewood wrote a poem dedicated to her and all the other women that have been affected by domestic violence. Debbie...

KOGS X JFMA KOGS first partnered up with JFMA back in 2019 to pilot a small scale project for positive steps. The criteria was specifically for under 16s but the sheer amount of interest from 16-25 year olds who were not in any kind of education or training was massive. In order to accommodate this...

Nitrous Oxide - What is this and How is it being used today? 1 in 12 young people Aged 16-24 have used in the last year alone, and the use of this can be Fatal. Its very easily accessible and the 2nd most common drug used on the streets. We have all seen the small...

To celebrate International Women's Day 2022 back in March KOGS were asked to speak at Debbie Abrahams MP virtual conference. Having lost a close friend who was murdered by her ex-partner in November 2021, Hayley Harewood wrote a poem dedicated to her and all the other women that have been affected by domestic violence. Debbie...

KOGS X JFMA KOGS first partnered up with JFMA back in 2019 to pilot a small scale project for positive steps. The criteria was specifically for under 16s but the sheer amount of interest from 16-25 year olds who were not in any kind of education or training was massive. In order to accommodate this...

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Work with children and young people to educate, empower, increase self-esteem, and inspire to make positive life choices.

12-week accredited programme

Short courses

Peer mentoring

1-1 work

Parent Wellness project

Getting out for good project

Contact for more info via the website

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New Projects with Kogs

Over the past 15 months, Kogs have stepped into a number of New and Exciting Projects. These Projects include Client Workshops, Wellness and Fitness sessions and Amazing Academy collaborations. Please visit the link above to read more and to express your interest should you wish to get involved.

Keeping Our Girls Safe

Spot The Signs

There is no hard and fast rules on how to tell if a young person is being sexually exploited, below is a short list of common indicators.

How We Can Help?

Keeping Our Girls Safe can provide practical advice, information, professional training & programmes aimed at young people.

Get In Touch

if you have concerns that someone you know may be being sexually exploited help is available. Get in touch with us.

About UsLearn about KOGS, how we work and who we are.

Established in 2011 KOGS was set up to address the gaps in the service provision available to young people around prevention and early intervention.

Join Our ProgrammesPeer mentoring, Standalone workshops and much more!

We work closely with you to ensure that the programme is suitable for the age, needs and ability of the group to ensure that individuals get the most out of the programme.

Latest NewsView our latest news and views

Nitrous Oxide - What is this and How is it being used today? 1 in 12 young people Aged 16-24 have used in the last year alone, and the use of this can be Fatal. Its very easily accessible and the 2nd most common drug used on the streets. We have all seen the small...

To celebrate International Women's Day 2022 back in March KOGS were asked to speak at Debbie Abrahams MP virtual conference. Having lost a close friend who was murdered by her ex-partner in November 2021, Hayley Harewood wrote a poem dedicated to her and all the other women that have been affected by domestic violence. Debbie...

KOGS X JFMA KOGS first partnered up with JFMA back in 2019 to pilot a small scale project for positive steps. The criteria was specifically for under 16s but the sheer amount of interest from 16-25 year olds who were not in any kind of education or training was massive. In order to accommodate this...

Nitrous Oxide - What is this and How is it being used today? 1 in 12 young people Aged 16-24 have used in the last year alone, and the use of this can be Fatal. Its very easily accessible and the 2nd most common drug used on the streets. We have all seen the small...

To celebrate International Women's Day 2022 back in March KOGS were asked to speak at Debbie Abrahams MP virtual conference. Having lost a close friend who was murdered by her ex-partner in November 2021, Hayley Harewood wrote a poem dedicated to her and all the other women that have been affected by domestic violence. Debbie...

KOGS X JFMA KOGS first partnered up with JFMA back in 2019 to pilot a small scale project for positive steps. The criteria was specifically for under 16s but the sheer amount of interest from 16-25 year olds who were not in any kind of education or training was massive. In order to accommodate this...

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Free, safe, anonymous support for young people struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

Articles, discussion boards, chat with the team, daily journal. Community driven. Young people create their own log-in for access.

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Kooth is your online mental wellbeing community. Access free, safe and anonymous

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LANCuk are an administrative centre who supports a team of mulit-disciplinary professionals to provide assessment and management of individuals with ADHD, ASD and other complex neurodevelopmental conditions.

Conditions assessed:

ASD, ADHD, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, Specific Learning Difficulties, OCD, ODD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Tourette’s.

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The professionals we support administratively, specialise in the multi-professional assessment and management of children, adolescents and adults with complex neurodevelopmental difficulties particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autistic Spectrum Difficulties (ASD), Tourette's syndrome, and other difficulties.

Many neurodevelopmental conditions overlap and interact. Thus the professionals places high emphasis on careful assessment and evaluation and also subsequently liaising with schools and other organisations as appropriate.

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Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre

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Home - The LAC specialises in multi-disciplinary assessment of children with ADD, ADHD, Behavioural Problems, Learning Problems. The LAC is lead by Dr. G.D.Kewley in the UK.

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The Oldham Local Offer provides information on what is available in Oldham for children and young people and their families with special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND). The Local Offer has been produced by children, young people, parents, carers, and practitioners working together. Families have been engaged throughout the development of the Local Offer and feedback forms are a fundamental part of its ongoing development.

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The Oldham Local Offer provides information on what is available in Oldham for children and young people and their families with special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND).

The Local Offer has been produced by children, young people, parents, carers, and practitioners working together. Families have been engaged throughout the development of the Local Offer and feedback forms are a fundamental part of its ongoing development.

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Children and young people with SEND (Local Offer)

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Find out about support on offer for families with disabled children. Local Offer

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Multiple youth work sessions for children and young people aged 8-25

Junior sessions (8-13) – Tuesday and Thursday

Senior sessions (13-19, up to 25 with additional needs) – Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Family Zone - Sunday

Full timetable: Opening Times – Mahdlo Youth Zone (mahdloyz.org)

Offer 1-1 mentoring programme for young people for at least a year: Mentoring – Mahdlo Youth Zone (mahdloyz.org)

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Supporting transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families. Support, resources and information.

Text service available: Text MERMAIDS to Text: 85258

Youth Forum: Provides a safe and supportive space for YP up to the age of 20. Forum is monitored and all YP must agree to a code of conduct beforehand. Mermaids Youth Community Application - Mermaids (mermaidsuk.org.uk)

Mango: Activist programme for 16–19-year-olds. MANGO: An activist programme from Mermaids - Mermaids (mermaidsuk.org.uk)

Parent Forum: Mermaids Parents Community Application - Mermaids (mermaidsuk.org.uk)

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Shelley Greenwood – person centred counsellor with 15 years’ experience with children and young people.

1. person centred counselling

£45 a session

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Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking

For children, young people, adults and professionals.

Helpline available. Message boards. Research and resources.

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Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking

1 in 5 people in the UK are affected by a parent's drinking. #URNotAlone

Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking

1 in 5 people in the UK are affected by a parent's drinking. #URNotAlone

Free helpline

If you would like to talk to someone, our free confidential helpline is here for you.
helpline@Nacoa.org.uk

The Nacoa promise

We are here to listen

We won't judge

We are here to help for as long as you want

What you say will remain confidential

Calling the helpline

Instant chat

Just tap on the blue instant chat icon in the bottom right of your screen.

Message boards

Share your experiences and talk to others in our online message boards.
Message boards

Make a difference.

... we are here to help. With your help we can help no child feel like they are on their own.

£10

5 information packs for professionals working with children of alcoholics.

£60

Free phone calls for a week.

£400

Train a new volunteers helpline counsellor.

£800

Keeps the helpline running for 6 weeks.

Become a Member for £26/year

For just £25 a year, you can join us as a Nacoa member. Receive invites to big events and our AGM. Have your say in our management. And get your iconic Nacoa t-shirt.

Become a Member

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To find out more about our events and activities, subscribe to our mailing list

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Nacoa UK helps everyone affected by a parent's drinking. 1 in 5 people in the UK are affected by their parent's drinking. #URNotAlone

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For anyone struggling with bullying, harassment, cyberbullying, or anti-social behaviour issues;  solutions and remedies along with practical help.

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What is Bullying and Harassment?

Bullying and Harassment can be defined in many different ways and can be described as unwanted conduct of behaviour designed to cause harm or distress to another person. It can be characterized as offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means intended to undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the recipient. Bullying can be related to age, sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, nationality or any personal characteristic of the individual, and maybe persistent or an isolated incident. The key is that the actions or comments are viewed as demeaning and unacceptable to the recipient.

Bullying falls under four main categories, psychological, Verbal, Physical and Cyberbullying and its effects can have far-reaching consequences. Bullying can have an impact on anyone, children and adults in school or at work. It can seriously affect someone's physical and mental health. Sustained bullying can cause stress, emotional issues, social problems, physical disorders and in some serious cases, self-harm or even death.

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Information and advice about all forms of bullying

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Bullying - Help and advice for adults and children affected by bullying at work, bullying at school or cyberbullying with information to help stop bullying

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Works to empower disadvantaged Black and Asian communities, particularly refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants.

Female Empowerment – Support for women who have experienced trauma to help on the healing journey.

SOS Clinic – adult women exposed to FGM. Individual and group therapy.

The Guardian Project – Girls under 21 at risk of FGM.

Peer mentoring programme

SIMBA programme - free emotional and wellbeing support tailored specifically for African and Afro-Caribbean men.

Youth Advocacy -empowering young individuals to become advocates for positive change not only within their communities but also on a broader scale.

Express Yourself - CHATEA is an interactive digital hub dedicated to amplifying the voices of young women of predominantly ethnic minority backgrounds, providing them with a platform to engage in conversations that have the power to shape society

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Tackling violence against women and girls

We support women to overcome trauma related to coercive control and harmful cultural practices. We address the isolation experienced particularly by women and girls who have undergone FGM, FM, HBV and DS who need emotional wellbeing support. Our wellbeing activities and therapeutic services include trauma informed yoga, individual and group therapy sessions, reproductive health workshops and more.

Our peer mentoring programme educates and trains women to advocate against harmful cultural beliefs within their communities. We support their professional development through basic cultural counselling training on FGM, cervical screening or related health issues.

We offer transcultural therapy in relation to FGM, HBV, FM and DS.

Contact us to receive culturally sensitive support.

Guardian Project

Every year, about 2000 girls across Greater Manchester are affected by FGM. We work with safeguarding agencies to protect young girls up to the age of 18. Providing culturally appropriate support to over 200 girls and their families.

SOS Clinics

Our mental health assessments, sexual health therapy, and group therapy sessions are designed for women who have experienced trauma as a result of Gender-Based-Violence. The adult clinics include a combination of therapy and empowerment workshops.

SIMBA

Men are an important part of the conversation in relation to cultural harmful practices, traditions and customs. Our workshops create a safe space for men to be heard, educated and advocate against harmful practices that affect women and girls.

How can you support?

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Tackling violence against women and girls We support women to overcome trauma related to coercive control and harmful cultural practices. We address the isolation experienced particularly by women and girls who have undergone FGM, FM, HBV and DS who need emotional wellbeing support.

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Music sessions at MAHDLO for neurodivergent young people aged 13-25. Work with professional artists to try out new instruments, create beats, learn music skills, meet new people, write tracks and build confidence.

Autism, ADHD, mental health epilepsy, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, trauma.

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We provide training for organisations and professionals looking to find out more about neurodiversity. Our packages work with organisations to discover practical ways to become more neurodiversity friendly both in the workplace and in community settings. Invest in equity and diversity by collaborating with us and discovering more about neuroinclusion.

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We provide training for organisations and professionals looking to find out more about neurodiversity. Our packages work with organisations to discover practical ways to become more neurodiversity friendly both in the workplace and in community settings. Invest in equity and diversity by collaborating with us and discovering more about neuroinclusion.

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IAPT services provide 1-1 support for adults 16+. Low intensity CBT, CBT, counselling, psychosexual therapy, psychodynamic therapy, couples counselling for mild to moderate common mental health issues: Anxiety, low mood, OCD, PTSD, phobias, social anxiety, grief, long term health conditions, panic, sleep issues.

Self referral or GP/Other professional: Self referral form | NHS Oldham Talking Therapies | Patient Portal (iaptportal.co.uk)

Silvercloud: Instant access - Self referral form | NHS Oldham Talking Therapies SilverCloud | Patient Portal (iaptportal.co.uk)

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NHS Oldham Talking Therapies is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in Oldham. We were previously called Oldham Healthy Minds.

We offer support and treatment if you're experiencing low mood, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, and sleep difficulties.

We can help you deal with the effects of a long-term health condition, chronic pain, or post natal depression, We also offer couples therapy if you are struggling in your relationships, and psychosexual therapy for any intimacy difficulties.

Everyone who wishes to access the service will be invited to seminars to introduce the service and explain what we can offer, as well as learning strategies and techniques to use while waiting for treatment.

Alternatively, you can speak to your GP or other health professional, or ring 0161 716 2777.

If you have any questions about our service, you can also phone us to find out more.
If you feel you can no longer cope or that you're no longer in control, visit our helplines page (these can also help if you're worried about someone else).

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NHS Oldham Talking Therapies (previously Healthy Minds)

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NHS Oldham Talking Therapies is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in Oldham. We were previously called Oldham Healthy Minds. We offer support and treatment if you're experiencing low mood, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, and sleep difficulties.

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No panic youth hub offers accessible information and resource for anxiety.

Helpline and email line available for support. 10am – 10pm every day

1-1 Mentoring - 6 week, one hour per week telephone course with a No Panic Mentor. We use cognitive behavioural therapy to develop an understanding of the relationship between thoughts, feelings, actions and physiology. Cost - £10

Youth Membership (under 18) - By becoming a youth member of No Panic, you will have access to the No Panic Youth One to One Mentoring at a reduced cost.

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Imagine standing face to face with your fears, facing similar anxiety but sensing a newfound strength to confront them! Isn't it empowering? That's what exposure therapy does.

It is human nature to avoid situations, activities, and things that cause fear. It may suppress anxiety in the short term, but this can worsen your fears over time. Even a thought of that fear can lead to panic attacks.

Exposure therapy exposes you to the stimuli in a safe environment to uncover your inner reservoir of courage and resilience. You feel like the weight of fear is gradually reducing and getting replaced by a growing sense of empowerment.

In this blog written by Dr Becky Spelman the Private Therapy Clinic, we'll discuss what exposure therapy is, how it works for panic attacks, and what research says about its effectiveness in managing panic attacks.

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No Panic is a charity helping/supporting people who live with panic attacks, phobia's, OCD & other anxiety related disorders.

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Support, resources and information for OCD

Adult support groups: Adulst may join up to 3 online groups. Cover difficulties such as OCD, BDD, Trichotillomania etc

Youth Support Groups: aged 16-20

Youth Engagement Panel: ages 16-25

Info for these can be found here: Support Groups - OCD Action

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The UK's Largest OCD Charity

For over 25 years OCD Action has been delivering frontline services which make a tangible and long-term difference to the lives of people with OCD, their families, carers and friends. OCD Action has a vision of a time when OCD is well understood and everyone gets the treatment and the support they need, when they need it.
With the OCD community, we are fighting for this.

OCD is serious and debilitating, but it is treatable with the right support

The demand for our services has never been greater. WITH YOUR SUPPORT, WE ARE ABLE TO HELP EVEN MORE PEOPLE LIVING WITH OCD.
PLEASE DONATE TODAY
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Latest News

What's new at OCD Action

Our Response to The King's Speech
7th November 2023

Today's King's Speech omitted any mention of the Mental Health Bill, a significant piece of legislation vital for the protection and treatment of people experiencing mental health crises in the UK. Here's why it matters.

2023 National Conference
21st July 2023

Tickets are now on sale for the OCD Action 2023 National Conference! Join us in Central London on Saturday 7th October for a day of cutting edge research, expert insights... Continue reading.

Service Improvement Survey
30th June 2023

Are you a person of colour living with OCD or a related condition? We'd love to hear from you. Have your voice heard by taking our survey and helping us to improve our services. Find out more.

More news

Upcoming Events

LONDON LANDMARKS 2024

calling all runners to take part in this exciting half marathon IN LONDON!

Limited places are now available for this uplifting and beautiful run through the sights of London!

Starting at Trafalgar Square, passing St Paul's and the City, and finishing at Westminster, this race is always a festival of sights and sounds. Don't miss out - sign up today!

Date: Sunday 3rd April 2024
Entry fee: £40
Fundraising target: £350

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OCD Action's Vision

OCD Action works for a society where OCD is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information is readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help.

We are here because OCD tears families apart and leaves people isolated and exhausted. OCD ruins lives. It is a sad fact that many people with OCD delay seeking help. They put up with it for too long, perhaps thinking that nothing can be done or just not knowing where to turn. OCD Action believes in taking action. We want people affected by OCD to seek help, to understand their treatment options and find the support and motivation they need to fight back. OCD is treatable, it can get better.

Correspondence Address

Suite 506-507 Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7ET. Registered charity No: 1154202.

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THE UK'S LARGEST OCD CHARITY. We provide support and information to anybody affected by OCD. You are not alone - reach out for support today.

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Provides advice, information, and support services for young people and adults affected by OCD, and campaign to end the trivialisation and stigma of OCD.

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Information plays an important role in helping people understand and come to terms with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

We're here to educate, offer hope and support people through the difficult times, right through to recovery and everything in between, we are OCD-UK.

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OCD-UK | A national OCD charity, run by, and for people with lived experience of OCD

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Information plays an important role in helping people understand and come to terms with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We're here to educate, offer hope and support people through the difficult times, right through to recovery and everything in between, we are OCD-UK.

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Counselling: Strong  team of qualified counsellors who specialise in child grief, and a child friendly room which is dedicated and furnished so that the team can provide ongoing support to children & young people from the age of 6. We have a suitable waiting area where you can wait while the person you accompany is being seen by one of our volunteers.

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NHS Bereavement Helpline

The helpline can offer guidance and advice on dealing with grief and loss and is staffed by trained nurses who are highly skilled and experienced in working with bereaved families.

The helpline is open 8am to 8pm every day.

Greater Manchester Bereavement Service

Find the right support for you. This service is available for those recently bereaved or if you are supporting someone affected by a bereavement:

Bereavement Advice Centre

Free, practical information and advice for when someone dies including what to do first, how to register a death, finding a funeral director, probate and other legal procedures:

Oldham Community Crisis Support Line - Ghazali Trust

This is a community-based response which can provide support, advice and signposting in a culturally sensitive and supportive way.

The service is available in Arabic, Bengali, English, Pashto, Punjabi and Urdu.

Phone 03000 200 661 (seven days a week, 9am-5pm).

Healthy Minds Oldham

One to one counselling to help manage feelings of depression or anxiety that may be related to bereavement.

This service accepts self-referrals and referrals from your GP.

Phone: 0161 716 2777 (available 9am-5pm)

Website: Oldham Healthy Minds - NHS website

Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind

Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind offer a range of councilling services:

Healthy Young Minds

Help for children and young people to manage feelings of depression or anxiety that may be related to a loss or trauma.

Referrals can be made by GPs, parents and carers.

Phone: 0161 770 7777 (available Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm)

Website: Healthy Young Minds - NHS website

Child Bereavement UK

Help for children and young people (up to age 25), parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves.

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Provide support for people with severe and enduring mental health problems while giving consideration of carers’ needs, risk assessment and management.

Referral is typically via a consultant, hospital ward or through the Single Point of Entry.

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Community Mental Health Team - East

We can provide support for your severe and enduring mental health problems.

We also give consideration to your carers' needs, and carry out risk assessment and management.

Referral to us is typically through a consultant, hospital ward, or the single point of entry.

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Community Mental Health Team - East We can provide support for your severe and enduring mental health problems. We also give consideration to your carers' needs, and carry out risk assessment and management. Referral to us is typically through a consultant, hospital ward, or the single point of entry.

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Provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.

Vouchers can be obtained from Citizens Advice, Oldham council helpline, housing support officers, children’s centres, health visitors, social services and some local charities.

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We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by the Trussell Trust. Find out how to get emergency food and other support. Make a food donation or find out about volunteering.

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The Parenting Team will be setting up and delivering a menu of group-based parenting provision for children aged 0-19. The provision will be based on Oldham’s Evidence Based Parenting Model (see below) and delivered in various venues across Oldham. The parenting provision will be part of Family Hubs delivery.

For further information or if you have any queries. Please contact the Parenting Officer in your District or email parentsupporthub@oldham.gov.uk

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Offer multiple opportunities for YP to get involved with such as youth council, children in care council, HAF, Oldham theatre workshop and Our pass which offers free bus passes and discounted/free tickets for activities across Greater Manchester.

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Oldham Social Prescribing connects you to community groups, activities and organisations that could support you to improve your health, wellbeing and social connections.

Social Prescribing is available for people who live in Oldham Borough and are experiencing things like:

Loneliness and isolation

Loss of confidence

Anxiety or low mood

Life changing events such as bereavement, having a baby, or retirement

Living with long term health conditions

Challenges with finances, work, relationships or housing

Improve mental and physical health

Meet new people

Get involved in new community activities

Increase self esteem

Access work, training and volunteering

Social Prescribing in Oldham is free to access for all.

Our Social Prescribing team is committed to working with people to help them take control of their health and wellbeing and improve their quality of life. Our team has extensive knowledge of what's happening locally in Oldham and beyond. You can find out more about our team and what area of Oldham they work in here:

Contact our Oldham Social Prescribing team:

Professional referrals

If you are referring a client, patient or a person you are working with, please use your Elemental digital social prescribing platform.

If you don't have access to Elemental, please contact us by phone on 0161 339 2345 or email gmicb-old.socialprescribing@nhs.net.

A member the Oldham Social Prescribing team will contact you within two weeks to start your journey to improving your health, wellbeing and social connections.

Your social prescriber will get to know you, find out your interests and the challenges you want to overcome.

Together you will set goals that are important to you.

Your social prescriber will support you to gain confidence, make community connections and access local services and activities that will help you achieve your goals.

There are more than 500 community groups and networks in Oldham delivering almost 1,000 activities, sessions, meetings and events!

These groups focus on supporting local people and the community. They range from grassroots groups to large charities. There's a huge range of activities and services including things like:

coffee mornings

walking clubs

gardening groups

photography, arts and crafts, and performing arts groups

sport and physical activity groups

debt support and counselling

social groups

To find out more call 0161 339 2345 or email gmicb-old.socialprescribing@nhs.net

Our Privacy Notice for Social Prescribing is available here.

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Resources, helpline, text line advice.

Text service: 07860 039967

Hopeline: 0800 068 4141

Apps: Link to apps to support with mental health.

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Thinking of suicide?

Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.

My whole way of thinking has changed. I feel positive about my future and the people around me. I'm now looking forward to the future and helping others just like me!

Thank you so much for the incredible support PAPYRUS and HOPELINE247 has given me. You helped me in that moment and it kept me alive.

I intend to continue to fundraise for and promote PAPYRUS. I am so proud and humbled to be involved with a wonderful charity, and to have received the support that I have.

Having been personally bereaved by suicide I understand the importance and need for our charity. I am surrounded by others who are as passionate as I am about saving lives.

* All feedback is provided by people who contact PAPYRUS. All feedback has full consent of the user and the user remains fully anonymous. Some feedback may have been adapted to keep the users anonymity.

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Stay up to date with PAPYRUS; our news section is regularly updated with helpful advice and guidance, as well as information about our upcoming events and campaigns. If you have any questions or queries please get in touch.

Our upcoming events

Please see below some of our upcoming and exciting events including fundraisers and charity events we will be attending. For more information please get in touch.

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The Community Paediatric Service provides assessment and diagnosis for children aged 0-18 years, who experience difficulties in their development. We diagnose and plan the care management for children with neuro-developmental concerns, neuro-disabilities, or complex health needs.

Helpful for the following:

Assessment and diagnosis for children with motor co-ordination, attention, and social communication difficulties

Neuro-developmental clinics both Paediatrician and Nurse led clinics

Assessment of autism and ADHD (CAMHS will not work with under 8)

Co-ordination of care – close liaison with allied health professionals, health visitors, learning disability nursing team, special school nursing.

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Children's Services :: Northern Care Alliance

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The Children's Service provides outpatient and inpatient paediatric care for children up to 16 years of age in Oldham, Rochdale and the surrounding geographical areas and links closely to Children's Community Services.

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We are a youth homelessness prevention service, that supports young people aged between 18 – 25 (we may accept referrals for those aged 17 or up to age 35 dependent on their situation) who are at risk of homelessness including future risk. If you have a referral for someone age 17 please discuss first before making a referral.

Reasons for referral can include:

Financial instability (e.g. struggling with rent or bills)

Strained relationship with parents/who they are living with

Unsuitable accommodation (e.g. overcrowding, sofa surfing, where they’re staying isn’t safe)

At risk of eviction- they don’t need to have been served a notice.

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SENDIASS is short for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice Support Service (IASS) and exists to help parents and carers of children who have, or may have, special educational needs and/or disabilities; and children and young people themselves, in matters relating to their Education, Health or Social Care provision. Service is FREE of charge and is operated independently of the Local Authority by POINT.

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SENDIASS is short for S pecial Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice Support Service (IASS) and exists to help parents and carers of children who have, or may have, special educational needs and/or disabilities; and children and young people themselves, in matters relating to their Education, Health or Social Care provision.

Our support services are tailored to your individual needs and are both personal and confidential. We can offer you:

Independent information about Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND).

Advice about working with those involved with you, your child or young person.

Information about local support networks.

Support to arrange Mediation and Disagreement Resolution.

Support with SEND Tribunal claims.

Opportunities to improve and shape services through our SEND IAS Steering Group.

Support is available by phone, email, website and face to face meetings and our role is to enable children, young people and their families to support themselves.

You will find access to a range of information below which will help you to understand local policy and the SEN legal framework enabling you to support your child or young person more effectively.

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Support, resources and information. Advice on welfare benefits, mental health law etc.

Web chat available.

In person support group located in Manchester. Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group

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We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life.

Get advice and information

About mental illness

1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. People can, and often do, recover with the right treatment and support. Our advice and information pages can help you learn more about conditions, symptoms and diagnoses, so you or a loved one can get the help you need.

Living with mental illness

Living with a mental illness should not be a barrier to a good quality of life. Our advice and information pages contain all you need to know about getting the proper treatment and support for you or a loved one and what you can do if you feel the help you are getting is not right.

Rights and restrictions

If you experience mental illness or care for someone who does, it is essential to know your rights. Our information pages has advice on mental health laws, rights and restrictions, social care, welfare, and resources about the police, courts & prison service.

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Helpline for anyone facing difficulties or struggling to cope. Offers a safe space to talk.

Additional resources on the website for schools, parents, professionals, and young people.

School Talks: Samaritans can go into schools and do assemblies/workshops: Samaritans Schools talks | How we can help | Samaritans

DEAL Resource: DEAL is a free resource for teachers and other educational professionals designed to help develop resilience in young people. DEAL includes lesson plans, activities, hand-outs, DEAL digital resources, teachers’ notes and staff training materials can all be accessed and downloaded at any time from Samaritans website - DEAL: Developing Emotional Awareness and Listening | Samaritans

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Support and Action for Women’s Network – SAWN was established in 2007 to promote the welfare of Black African women in Oldham.

SAWN work predominantly with Black African women and families, who are first generation immigrants in the UK. These families are a minority within the BAME community, especially in Oldham. Many of whom are living with poor mental health and physical health.

Provide a space for women to be brave and vulnerable. Women tell us that SAWN is a safe space where they are not judged, and they no longer have to suffer in silence.

Furniture Hub: provide customers with a wide variety of options when they come to shop at our Hub. Ranging from sofas and chairs to fridge freezers.

SARATI: Stones and Roses Achievements Towards Independence (SARATI) Is our peer group led by our SAWN sisters and it continues to grow, and the group meet weekly. The group shows peer support in action and showcases how the women of the group have grown in confidence, resilience and in so many other ways too.

Agatha’s Space: Agatha’s Space is a new peer led support group that has emerged from SARATI.

The group supports Black African women with HIV and AIDS and provides a safe confidential space for them to come together weekly.

GROWE: is a service offering women experiencing food poverty the chance to gain skills and training that could lead to a variety of green careers, improve their health and wellbeing, support learning and learn how to grow fruit and vegetables.

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Where to find us
The Integrated Care Centre
5th floor, Sexual Health Oldham, New Radcliffe St, Oldham , OL1 1NL
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Townside Primary Care Centre
3rd Floor Townside Primary Care Centre, 1 Knowsley Place, Knowsley Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0SN
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Nye Bevan House
3rd Floor Nye Bevan House Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN
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Confidentiality

When you contact our service the information you share is confidential. The privacy of our service users is very important to us. We do not usually inform your parents or other services unless we are concerned about your safety or the safety of others. In these instances, we will try to discuss this with you first.
Please visit our privacy notice for more information

Urgent help

If you have any of the following urgent symptoms, please contact us on 01706 202444

Severe stomach pains with heavy bleeding (women only)

Severe pain in your testicles (men only),

Very painful blisters,

Very painful ulcers and/or unusual discharge from your genitals.

Our services are open Monday - Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm. If you need help outside of these hours, you can contact 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk.

For urgent help out of hours please see the information below:

Rape and support

If you've been sexually assaulted, please don't suffer alone. It's important that you're seen as soon as possible for physical and emotional support. You can call us straight away, but we recommend you first contact your nearest Sexual Assault & Referral Centre (SARC) which is  St Marys SARC , located in St Mary's Hospital, York Place, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL (opposite the Whitworth Art Gallery).  If you need support, you can contact the 24-hr helpline on  0161 276 6515 .

Chat Sexual Health

Chat Sexual Health is a confidential texting service offering you a quick and easy way for you to chat to us about all things sexual health. Our team are here to help with:

STI testing

Free condoms

Safe sex

Relationships

Consent

Contraception

Emergency contraception

Pregnancy testing

Advice

Chat Sexual Health is not a live chat service, but our team aim to respond to all queries within 24 hours. This excludes weekends and bank holidays.

If you're aged 13-18 living within Oldham Bury or Rochdale text us on: 07312 263138 or click on the link below to Start a chat - Oldham, Bury and Rochdale Chat Sexual Health

Child sexual exploitation

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a form of child sexual abuse. It occurs where an individual or a group uses an imbalance of power to coerce, manipulate or deceive a child or young person under the age of 18 into sexual activity.

Patients with learning difficulties

We have leaflets available on our website which have been taken from the Easy Health website. They offer valuable information, suitable for users with reading or learning difficulties.

PrEP - pre-exposure prophylaxis

or pre-exposure prophylaxis involves HIV negative people taking medication to prevent HIV. Recent research has shown that if taken correctly, this medication is highly effective at preventing HIV infection.

PrEP does not protect against any other STI's, only HIV. You will need to take other precautions in addition to PrEP to protect yourself from all other STI's. We recommend that people who are taking PrEP should have regular STI testing, and a HIV test every 3 months.

If you're aged 16 and over and you'd like to discuss PrEP, please contact the young people's team on   01706 202444 .

PEPSE or post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV

PEPSE can stop HIV infection taking hold after the virus has entered the body. However, it is an emergency measure to be used as a last resort, for example if a condom breaks. Please call us if you think you need PEPSE on 01706 202444 . You can get this from Sexual health and HIV clinics, Accident & Emergency. Regular family doctors (GPs) don't give PEPSE.

Emergency contraception - IUD's (Coil)

Emergency IUD's (coils) are the most effective form of emergency contraception and can be fitted at our sexual health clinics, please call us 01706 202444 for more information

Emergency contraception - contraceptive pills

If you are 16 and over living within Oldham, Bury or Rochdale you can order FREE emergency hormonal contraception to be delivered to your home. We have partnered with fellow specialists SH:24 to provide this service.

You can also pick free emergency hormonal contraception from one of our local pharmacies. Please click here for more information.

You can also access emergency contraception at your local hub. Please contact us on 01706 202444. Our phone line is available Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.

Contraception

Choosing the best method for you can be confusing. We have lots of easy-to-understand information and videos on each of the different methods available, including how they work, where to get them, the advantages and disadvantages. From condoms to pills, patches to implants, and short-term to more permanent solutions - find the contraception that is right for you.

Please click on the links below for more information about contraception:
Preparing for a contraception appointment Methods of contraception Which method is right for me

Pregnancy testing

If you think you might be pregnant its important that you take a pregnancy test. You can contact us on 01706 202444. to make an appointment. If you're aged 16 and over living within Oldham, Bury or Rochdale you can also order a pregnancy test to be delivered to your home.

Pregnancy choices

If you've tested positive for pregnancy and don't know what to do you can contact a member of the team on 01706 202444 to make an appointment to discuss your options.  We also have helpful information available on the page below:
Help, I'm pregnant - Find Sexual Health Advice & Clinics Near You (hcrgcaregroup.com)

Condoms and lube

Condoms can help to reduce infection risks and prevent unplanned pregnancies. We offer free condoms to all young people aged between aged 13 -19 years if:

You're having sex

You're thinking about having sex

You're curious about condoms

We offer condoms from all of our sexual health clinics, please click here to find your nearest clinic
Remember:

Even when using condoms, you should consider regular screening for sexually transmitted infections every time you start a new relationship or every 12 months if you're in a relationship. You can visit our safer sex page for more information

If there is ever any type of condom failure or you're worried that something went wrong during sex, you should seek advice about emergency contraception.

Order free condoms online

If your aged 16 and over living within Oldham, Bury or Rochdale you can now order free condoms online to be delivered to your home. Please note: If you're aged between 16 and 17 we do ask you some safeguarding questions during your online order. If we need to discuss your answers with you, we will contact you on the telephone number provided.

STI's

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be passed on from one person to another when having unprotected sex or through genital, oral or anal contact. We've got lots of helpful information about common STI's on our website.

Order a free STI test

If you're aged 16 and over living within Oldham, Bury or Rochdale, without any symptoms or concerns you can order a postal test online. Our online postal testing service is free and we offer Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV and Syphilis testing. If you're aged between 16 and 17 we do ask you some safeguarding questions during your online order. If we need to discuss your answers with you, we will contact you on the telephone number provided.

Postal testing is not suitable for patients under 16 years old, if you are under 16, please contact us on 01706 202444 to make an appointment.

Get tested at your local clinic

Please contact us on 01706 202444 to make an appointment for a STI test if:
Click here for more information on how to prepare for an STI appointment.

Pick up a testing kit from your local clinic

If you are aged 16 and over without any symptoms or concerns, you can also pick up a testing kit from your local sexual health clinics:
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The Integrated Care Centre 5th floor, Sexual Health Oldham, New Radcliffe St, Oldham , OL1 1NL View on a map Townside Primary Care Centre 3rd Floor Townside Primary Care Centre, 1 Knowsley Place, Knowsley Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0SN View on a map Nye Bevan House 3rd Floor Nye Bevan House Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN View on a map When you contact our service the information you share is confidential.

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Offer advice and support across the UK for those facing homelessness and housing issues. This can be locally, online, over the phone and can offer legal advice.

Shelter Community Hub: Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW

Legal Advice: Can help if someone is eligible for Legal Aid, for example, if you need to go to court about a housing problem or to challenge a council’s homelessness decision.

Individuals need to make an appointment to speak to the Manchester legal team. Please call 0344 515 1774 between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. This number is for new legal appointments only.

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Shelter - The housing and homelessness charity

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Shelter believes everyone should have a home. More than one million people a year come to us for advice and support via our website, helplines and national network of services.

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For children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties which can’t be met with support from Health Visiting, educational placement or other support service staff.

Also provide a service for adults who stammer, making this an all-age pathway.

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Social care professional

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Education professional

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We accept referrals from:

Parents and carers (self-referral)

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GPs

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Social Care professionals

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Children's Speech & Language Therapy :: Northern Care Alliance

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The Children's Speech and Language Therapy team sits within the wider Children's Integrated Community Health Services and is and is based at Callaghan House in Heywood, and also located at other community settings such as schools and clinics.

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Resources, apps, information and support.

App links to: Calm Harm, Clear Fear, Move Mood, Combined Minds and Worth Warrior

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Eating Disorder Carer Skills Workshop – 5 2 hour workshops to support children with eating disorders.

Webinars – such as supporting young people with ADHD.

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We work with young people, parents and carers, schools, colleges, universities and employers.

All our work is based on sound evidence. It gives people the confidence and skills to look after their mental health.

Charlie sits at the heart of our story, our vision and our purpose.

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Charlie Waller Trust, mental health charity

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Support some of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Information on child sexual exploitation, children's rights, county lines and criminal exploitation, mental health and wellbeing, missing from home, poverty, migrants and refugees, substance misuse and young carers.

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That's why we fight for the hope and happiness of young people when it's threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. We see the hope and courage in young people every day, and it inspires us to support them through their most serious life challenges.

Now we're stepping up the fight for hope and happiness at a time when it's under threat like never before. Together we can #ProtectEveryChildhood and achieve long-lasting change for this generation and the ones to come.

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We fight for the hope and happiness of young people when it's threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect.

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The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children from a month old and and from any cause.

Resources, helpline, online support.

Walks: Organised walks to meet people with similar lived experiences.

Retreats, Gatherings and Events: Check link to see what is available - The Compassionate Friends | Events | Retreats, gatherings and support days (tcf.org.uk)

Support Group: Group available in Manchester city centre.

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Advice information, support and resources for foster carers.

Online zoom webinars.

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Foster carers in England will receive more money to cover the cost of looking after children and young people after the government announced an uplift to their allowance rates this week.

From the next financial year there'll be a 6.88 per cent uplift to the National Minimum Allowance for foster carers in England. The uplift, announced in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' Local Government Finance Policy Statement, has been calculated based on inflation and what is affordable for local government.

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The Fostering Network is the UK's leading fostering charity

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Foster carers in England will receive more money to cover the cost of looking after children and young people after the government announced an uplift to their allowance rates this week. From the next financial year there'll be a 6.88 per cent uplift to the National Minimum Allowance for foster carers in England.

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Provides information on various issues in young people’s lives: sex and relationships, money, mental health, drugs and alcohol,  housing, body, work and study, crime and safety, and travel.

Group support chat function.

Free Counselling: The Mix Counselling service is suitable for you if you are looking for short-term help with your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our Telephone and Webchat counselling service is available to young people aged 25 years old and under. Our counsellors aim to support by listening to your problems and helping you find ways to cope in a confidential, safe space.

- A bereavement (death) or relationship breakdown
- Stress / anxiety
- Exploring issues like your sexual identity / gender identity
- Dealing with issues that are stopping you achieving your ambitions
- Dealing with feelings of depression or sadness
- Understanding yourself and your problems better
- Feeling more confident

Self-referral: The Mix Free Counselling Service For Under 25s | The Mix

Apps: Apps are designed to complement the information and support services for under 25s on The Mix. They work with young people and partner organisations to design apps that make getting support and information on mobile phones easy.   Our Apps - The Mix

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Essential support for under 25s

The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

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The Mix: 0808 808 4994 - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.

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Support for LGBTQ+ young people.

General resources and support.

Proud Connections – Live chat, online mentoring and 1-1’s. Aged 13-19 (up to 25 with additional needs). Complete referral form for 1-1’s or ask YP to discuss on the live chat.

Proud Connections Parents and Carers – Online support group.

Youth Out – Weekly group for LGBTQ+ 13-19 year olds. 5pm – 6.30pm on Tuesdays. Email for more info: youthgroups@theproudtrust.org

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The Proud Trust is an LGBT+ organisation that supports LGBT+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programs and the Proud Connections chat service.

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Provide a therapeutic, multi disciplinary approach to crisis intervention.

Service runs Monday – Friday 5pm – 8am.

Referrals from Oldham A&E, Liason Mental Health Team, Community Mental Health Team, or the Oldham Home Treatment Team.

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If you have any questions about our services or would like to find out more about what we do, we would love to hear from you:

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Mission is to support safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Support individuals, couples, families and communities. Improve emotional wellbeing, resilience, improved relationships. Advice, advocacy, counselling/therapy, family support, signposting.

Respect – Improving relationships between young people and parents.

Encouraging healthy relationships - support to improve relationships between partners or siblings.

Age 10-21

25+ if have ECHP or are looked after by local authority

Also offer free counselling for wide range of adults living under housing associations or registered social landlords. Contact for info.

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TLC: Talk, Listen, Change - A Relationships Charity

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Safe, healthy, and happy relationships for everyone. Individual and group counselling, family mediation and separation support, domestic abuse services.

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Safe space for adults who feel they need someone to talk to about their mental health and wellbeing.

Adults able to visit with no appointment necessary. Drop in. Support over the phone also available.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 5-8pm

Wednesday – 9am – 3pm

Saturday – 10am – 2pm

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Mental health and wellbeing support for young people.

Take 5 Hub – Support for low level mental health difficulties and wellbeing.  1-1 sessions, wellbeing sessions, counselling, therapeutic services

YP must attend drop in first – Thursday 3pm – 7pm. This can be a walk in or pre booked via phone call.

Families in Mind - service for the whole family to access together whether that be as an individual family unit or alongside other families with similar difficulties. Families can work on communication skills, reducing conflicts increasing family connections and strengths.

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Youth in Mind | Tameside Oldham and Glossop Mind

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Youth in Mind prioritise two main areas. Firstly, we work closely with schools to raise awareness of mental health issues and provide education and support to students, parents, teachers and governors. Secondly, we offer an innovative range of therapeutic services that can be tailored to meet both school, community and individual needs.

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Information, support and advice on drugs and alcohol for users and supporters.

Search for needle services in the local area. Support coming off benzo’s, BBV tests, support groups. Online chat service.

Recovery service: Available in Tameside - My Recovery - Tameside| Change Grow Live

Armed Forces: Free, confidential support to members of the armed forces community who are experiencing issues with drugs and alcohol - Alcohol and drug support for the armed forces - With You (wearewithyou.org.uk)

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We are a charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health

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Winston’s Wish provides emotional and practical bereavement support to children, young people (up to 25) and those who care for them. Our expert teams offer one off and ongoing bereavement support and we also provide online resources, specialist publications and training for professionals. Resources, information, videos.

One to One - Offer one-to-one sessions with bereavement support workers and counsellors, however these can only be accessed by making a referral. Anyone aged 13 or over can refer themselves. If you’re 12 or under, please speak with a trusted adult (parent, guardian, teacher etc) and let them know you’re interested in referring to Winston’s Wish. Referrals: Make a referral to Winston's Wish | Winston's Wish (winstonswish.org)

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Winston's Wish is the UK's childhood bereavement charity. We support children and their families after the death of someone important.

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Resources for young people on mental health and wellbeing. Real life stories, support guides.

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If you’re struggling with your feelings, we have tips and advice from other young people, and information on getting the support you need for your mental health.

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Support young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism or both, who are in crisis.

Accept referrals for people aged up to 17 years 8 months, who are known to the dynamic support register (DSR) in addition to CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services) or CAMHS learning disability services.

Must be on the DSR and known to CAMHS or CAMHS learning disability team .

Referrals are made via the dynamic support registers of boroughs across Pennine Care's patch .

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We provide consultation to the professionals working with you and your parent(s) or carer(s), when appropriate. This helps those around you to understand your needs better and why you might be struggling to cope in your current setting.

We also offer recommendations for services working with you to follow and to think about when you are working together.

If you are an autistic young person without an additional learning disability, we can provide support and training to the services you are accessing for support with your mental health.

If you have a learning disability, we provide direct assessments to help explain your needs, and help for you and your family. This could include therapy, behaviour support planning, problem solving, and training for other people who support you.

We can also provide this help if you have what is called functionally-impairing autism, where your needs can look similar to those of someone with a learning disability. For example difficulties with activities of daily living, such as getting out of bed, dressing, washing, preparing meals, managing finances; but you do not have a learning disability.

Assessments usually last up to six weeks, with further support usually lasting an additional three to six months.

Following our input, you would be managed by your local CAMHS and CAMHS learning disability service.

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We provide consultation to the professionals working with you and your parent(s) or carer(s), when appropriate. This helps those around you to understand your needs better and why you might be struggling to cope in your current setting. We also offer recommendations for services working with you to follow and to think about when you are working together.