Over the last decade, Mental Health has been one of the most important issues for young people in Oldham in the Make Your Mark ballot.
We have made a list of some services available to young people that would help. If you’re struggling with your mental health, or have a friend/family member who is struggling, please don’t sit in silence – anyone of these services could help. Click on the organisations name to visit their site.
General links
Young Minds – click on the specific feelings you are having to receive advice and information.
The Children’s Society – From general information to specific help for mental health issues you may be suffering from, plus stories from young people who have suffered with poor mental health.
Anna Freud – Help finding support near you, plus 90+ strategies to help you if you are feeling low or anxious.
Beat – Help with eating disorders.
Unicef – General information about helping teenagers with their mentla health.
Kooth is an online counselling service which a free safe, confidential and anonymous way to ask for help. Ages 11-25 https://www.kooth.com
TOGMind offer a drop in service for 8-18 year olds who would like to speak to someone confidentially and in a safe space, called Take 5. You will be listened to and you will get the best help either with their service or by helping you to access another service. Go to https://www.togmind.org/youth-in-mind/take-5 for more info
TOG MInd also offer other groups and activities, more info can be found at https://www.togmind.org/services
Oldham CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service) offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties. For more info go to https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/oldhamcamhs
PAPYRUS have resources available on their website including coping strategies , conversation starters , apps to support wellbeing and more. They also have different ways to contcat them if you are feeling suicidal. https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Phone Numbers
Childline 0800 11 11
Oldham Bereavement Support service Tel : 0161 627 8207
HOPEline UK can give you advice and support if you or a friend is having suicidal thoughts. Their helpline is confidential and anonymous:
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm
Weekends 2pm-10pm
Refuge – Refuge offers specialist support to young people who may be experiencing a variety of forms abuse such as: domestic violence; rape and sexual abuse; forced marriage; so-called ‘honour’-based violence; human trafficking and modern slavery; prostitution; and female genital mutilation (FGM).
If you are experiencing abuse it is important to remember it is not your fault and you are not alone. Call 0808 2000 247
The Children’s Society – Resolve Service – support and advice for children exposed to domestic abuse.
For young people between 4-19 who have experience or are currently experiencing domestic abuse in Oldham.
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk
Phone 0300 303 7000