Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service).
We offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
We help children and young people up to the age of 18 years and provide support to families and carers.
Some of the things we can help with include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Psychosis
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Self-harm
- More complex psychological difficulties
- ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and autism - when there is also a moderate to severe mental health difficulty.
We also provide consultation, advice and training to other agencies and accept referrals from a wide range of professionals.
In our team we come from a range of clinical and professional backgrounds, such as psychiatrists, nurses, social workers or psychologists, among others.
- Make time to listen - create a calm, safe space where they can communicate their feelings. They may feel overwhelmed by a changing situation that isn’t being clearly explained in a way they can understand.
- Take time to talk - some young people find it easier to talk while doing something together such as playing in the park, going for a walk, painting or other activities.
- Try to understand the problems and provide reassurance that you have heard them and you are there to help. Their problems could be something you haven’t picked up on – it’s very common, so don’t feel guilty about this.
Further advice and helpful tips can be found on NHS’s Every Mind Matters.
These referral forms help us to understand what support is needed and who is best to help.
Please complete the appropriate referral form below and send it to pcn-tr.rochdalecamhsreferrals@nhs.net
All referrals are reviewed by your local CAMHS access team. If CAMHS is not the right service for you, we'll help direct you to the support that is.
Refer yourself
If you are aged 13 and over you can refer yourself for help from CAMHS.
Complete a self referral form.
If you are under 13, please speak to your parent, carer or someone you trust. They can make a referral for you.
Parents and carers
You can refer your child as their parent or carer.
Complete a parent carer referral form.
Professionals who work with young people
If you work with children and young people, you can refer a child for support from CAMHS.
This includes teachers and staff at schools and colleges, GPs, health and social care professionals.
- If a child has taken an overdose or needs urgent medical help call 999 or take them to the nearest A&E.
- If you need urgent mental health support or advice, call NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health, or text the NHS 111 Mental Health service on 07480 635134. You can also contact your GP. For example, if a child is having suicidal thoughts or is self-harming.
- If you have noticed physical injuries such as deep cuts or burns contact NHS 111 online or your GP for advice.
#Thrive - the new emotional health and wellbeing service for young people
Our Rochdale for information on all services in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale.
Resolve counselling: Emotional health and wellbeing service for children affected by domestic or sexual abuse. Call 07715 510 710 or email resolve@childsoc.org.uk
Early Break: Young people’s drug and alcohol service
www.kooth.com for online counselling and advice
Rochdale and District Mind: Mental health and wellbeing information, advice and support. Call 01706 752338
School nursing and health visiting teams are available for support on a range of issues with both physical and mental health
We're based on the Birch Hill hospital site.
Our Rochdale CAMHS access guide has photographs and information about directions, parking, toilets, other facilities. It also has details of assistance available, such as wheelchairs and hearing loops.
We've created a Rochdale CAMHS walkthrough video to help you find your way to our service. It also has some information about what to expect when you arrive.
You can also view a Birch Hill Hospital site map.
Birch Hill has two cafes called Cafe Connect and The Haven: Cafe Connect and Haven Cafe details and opening times
NHS Greater Manchester (GM) is making changes to the way children and young people are reviewed and assessed for suspected autism and ADHD. This is to make sure support is offered earlier based on your child or young person’s individual need, and that those with highest need can be seen sooner. Read more about changes in autism and ADHD assessments.