Oldham 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 their families/carers.
Some of the things we can help with include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- 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.
Our clinicians come from a range of clinical and professional backgrounds, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, psychologists and many 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 Oldhamcamhsreferrals@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 Oldham, it will be The Royal Oldham 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.
www.kooth.com for online counselling and advice
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service: 0161 983 0902
Young carers: 0161 621 9497
Integrated health and family service: 0161 621 9600
Our Oldham CAMHS access guide has photographs and information about directions, parking, toilets, other facilities. It also has details of assistance to help your visit, such as wheelchairs and hearing loops.
We've created an Oldham 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 Oldham CAMHS for the first time.
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 the changes in autism and ADHD assessments.