Tameside and Glossop CAMHS

All referrals for children and adolescent mental health services in Tameside and Glossop now go through a single point of access team, in partnership with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Early Help.

Referrals can be made through completion of the multi agency referrals service (MARS) form. Your referral will be checked by mental health professionals and allocated to the service that best meets the needs of the child or young person.

To keep you safe and reduce the spread of covid, we want to let you know what to expect when you come in and see us:

• Arrive no more than 5 minutes before your appointment
• Wear something comfortable to cover your nose, mouth and chin - this can simply be a bandana or scarf
• Make sure your hands are clean – wash your hands or use the hand gel when you first arrive and when you go home. It’s good to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds
• Make sure you’re not too close to people – we have put lots of signs up to remind you as well as arrows to help you move around our buildings safely
• During your appointment we will wear a face mask to protect you and our staff. Remember we are still the same friendly people – we just look a bit different!
• Please only bring adults who are invited to the appointment with you
• If you are 16 or above you are welcome to attend on your own

Do you have symptoms? (A new, continuous cough; high temperature; or a loss to your sense of smell or taste).

If so, please call us so we can reschedule your appointment and either arrange a session on the phone or via video.

This animated video has more information on what to expect at appointments with us during the pandemic, and some of the ways we’re working to keep you and our team safe.

• 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.

• 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 nhs.uk/location

• If you need urgent mental health support or advice, such as a child is having suicidal thoughts or is self-harming, call Pennine Care's 24-hour mental health helpline on 0800 014 9995 or contact your GP for advice

• If you have noticed physical injuries such as deep cuts or burns contact NHS 111 online or your GP for advice.

Drugs and alcohol Tameside - Branching Out - 0161 672 9420

Drugs and alcohol Glossop - Derbyshire T3 - 01773 417560

The Young Carers Project (for 11+ years) 0161 338 8645

Off the Record counselling for young people aged 11-25 years 0161 355 3553

Bereavement support for ages 4-18 years in Glossop  - Blythe House : Back on Track Project - 01298 815388

http://42ndstreet.org.uk/ - counselling and therapy for ages 11-25

www.theanthonyseddonfund.org - support groups and activities for young people and adults - 0161 971 2592