Tameside and Glossop 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 18 years old. Some of the things we an 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.
Our clinicians come from a range of clinical and professional backgrounds, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers or psychologists, amongst 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.tamesidecamhsreferrals@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. In Tameside & Glossop, it will be Tameside General Hospital
- 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.
I need help now:
- NHS 111 Mental Health, option 2
- Talk to an adult, friend, or somebody that you trust as soon as you can.
- Childline - 0800 1111
- Samaritans, a confidential national helpline supporting people in mental health crisis - 116 123
I need advice or help:
- Tameside Neurodiversity Hub - a service, delivered by Barnardo’s, where parents, carers, and young people can access advice, signposting, information and support related to neurodiversity. Children and young people don’t need a formal diagnosis - or even be on a diagnostic pathway - to use the service. Everyone is welcome. Any questions or queries, email tamesidendhubs@barnardos.org.uk
- OKE (Our Kids Eyes) health navigator service, advice and additional support on health and mental health services for parents - 0161 342 5550, 07867484290 or oketameside@gmail.com
- TOG Mind Community Hive, walk-in support for mental health and emotional wellbeing in accessible neighbourhood locations
- Early Help, family information service - 0161 342 4260 (Monday-Wednesday 8.30am - 5pm, Thursday until 4.30pm, Friday until 4pm).
- KOOTH, free, safe and anonymous mental health support for young people
- Parenting support, Tameside Council parenting team support parents, carers and professionals - 0161 368 7722 or parentingreferrals@tameside.gov.uk
We have specialist psychologists and therapists who are part of Tameside and Glossop CAMHS and who work with cared for children, their carers and professional networks.
We've made a Tameside and Glossop CAMHS walkthrough video to help you find your way to our service. It also has some information about what to expect when you arrive.
We've also made some slides with pictures and information about what to expect when you visit us for the first time.
At Tameside and Glossop CAMHS, we value and work hard to create and maintain a service that is anti-racist.
We are part of Pennine Care and follow the anti-racist statement to acknowledge, challenge, and tackle racism and health inequalities.
We have carried out a piece of work on racism and mental health, with a pledge to you and everyone who uses our services. Read more about our racism and mental health work and the anti-racism statement.
If you have any concerns or complaints, please raise them with your key worker, our service manager, or one of the contacts at the link above.
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.