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

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

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 

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.  

• 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.

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) 

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

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

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

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

Lists all support groups over England.  

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.

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

£1 donation suggested 

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) 

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 

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

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

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 

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 

24-hour confidential helpline. 

Young person's message board. 

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

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.  

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 

No local offer for groups or 1-1’s. 

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 

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) 

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.

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 

Helpline available. 24/7. 

Text service which with respond to any questions. 

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

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)

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. 

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 

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) 

• 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 

• 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 

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

Conditions assessed: 

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

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) 

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) 

1. person centred counselling 

£45 a session 

For children, young people, adults and professionals.  

Helpline available. Message boards. Research and resources.

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 

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

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)

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.

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 

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

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

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

Text service: 07860 039967 

Hopeline: 0800 068 4141 

Apps: Link to apps to support with mental health.

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.

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. 

Web chat available.  

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

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 

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.   

BookOffers confidential services to young people including education and advice around STI’s, contraception, and pregnancy testing. Support available for 13-19, and adults with SEND needs. appointments on site.

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.

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

Referral via 

• GP 

• Health professional 

• Social care professional 

• Patient or parent/carer 

• Education professional 

Resources, apps, information and support.  

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

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

Webinars – such as supporting young people with ADHD.  

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.  

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. 

Online zoom webinars.

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 

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 

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. 

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. 

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 

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. 

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) 

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)

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 .