ALATEEN 020 7403 0888
A service for young people, aged between 12 and 20, who have been affected by someone else’s drinking, usually a parent.
AIDS COUNSELLING SERVICE 0161 274 4499
This service supports people with HIV and their families.
ALZHEIMERS HELPLINE 0845 300 0336
The helpline provides advice, information and support to people with Alzheimers, and their carers.
AUTISTIC SOCIETY 0161 793 1323
Offers support for individuals, parents and carers affected by autism or aspergers syndrome.
BENEFITS AGENCY 0161 912 8000
Provides information on a variety of benefits.
BEREAVEMENT CARE (CRUSE) 0161 236 8103
Bereavement counselling with special helpline for young people.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICE 0161 236 8103
Greater Manchester Branch
Offers support on a one to one basis.
BODY POSITIVE NORTH WEST CARE 0161 873 8103
Provides a support service for people living with, and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Behind
Needle exchange, free condom distribution, safe sex information and pregnancy testing.
BRITISH PREGNANCY ADVISORY SERVICE 0161 228 1887
Offers pregnancy testing, advice and counselling.
BROOK ADVISORY CENTRE 0161 627 0200
Free confidential sex advice and contraception for young people. Free pregnancy testing offered and a counselling service.
BROOK HELPLINE 0800 018 5023
The helpline gives details of Brook centres and other free young people’s services throughout the country.
CANCER AID & LISTENING LINE (CALL) 0161 205 8446
Free confidential counselling and information service which offers support for cancer sufferers, their families and friends.
CANNON STREET HEALTH CENTRE 0161 652 0414
CHILDLINE 0800 1111
Free phone for young people with any worries or concerns.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU 0845 120 3703
Advice and information on a range of issues.
COMMISSION FOR RACIAL EQUALITY 0845 604 6610
COMMUNITY ALCOHOL TEAM 0161 624 9595
Offers help and advice to anyone affected by alcohol related issues.
CONSUMER ADVICE 0161 911 4498
Fair trading/ trading standards.
CONTRACEPTIVE EDUCATION SERVICE 0845 310 1334
CROMPTON HEALTH CENTRE 01706 842511
Shaw
DEBT COUNSELLING 0161 911 3622
DIABETIC ASSOCIATION 0161 652 1559
DIAL 0161 628 2271
Disability Resource Centre,
DR KERSHAWS HOSPICE 0161 624 2727
Turf Lane, Royton
A registered charity aimed to provide short-term specialist care and support for cancer patients and their families.
DRUG SERVICES TEAM 0161 624 9722
DYSLEXIC ASSOCIATION 01457 872142
Grasscroft
EATING DISORDERS 0845 634 7650
Registered charity giving support to sufferers, families and friends.
EMA ENQUIRIES 0808 101 6219
Student helpline.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE (JOB CENTRE) 0161 253 3500
EQUALITY & HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION HELPLINE 0845 604 6610
Provides advice and information to people who want to know more about their rights.
FAMILY PLANNING HELPLINE 0845 122 8690
GMPTE 0161 242 6243
Provides information about public transport including concessionary travel.
GROUNDWORK 0161 624 1444
Provides basic tuition and work experience.
HEARING VOICES NETWORK 0161 834 5768
Offers support to voice hearers, relatives and carers.
HOUSING OPTIONS 0161 911 4555
Can offer advice on accommodation.
INSCAPE 01457 877659
Offers support and guidance for adults and children with emotional and relationship difficulties.
KIDSCAPE 0845 120 5204
Practical advice and counselling on bullying and child protection.
LAW CENTRE 0161 627 0925
Bridge Street,
Free legal advice and representation on a wide range of issues.
LIFELINE (Drugs Advice Centre) 0161 839 2054
MACMILLAN SERVICE (Nurses) 0161 627 4246
Dr Kershaws Hospice
MAKING SPACE 0161 633 3510
Support service for schizophrenics and their families.
MANIC DEPRESSION FELLOWSHIP 020 7793 2600
Aim to help sufferers, and their families, of manic depression.
MENINGITIS TRUST 01453 768000
Offers support and information to individuals, families and communities and raises awareness of the disease.
MISCARRIAGE ASSOCIATION 01924 200799
Provides advice and support to anyone affected by miscarriage.
MOTHER AND BABY UNIT 0161 785 9426
Provides accommodation for pregnant women and mothers.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY 01706 841759
11 Bullcote Green,
The group is for anyone whose life is touched by MS.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ONE PARENT FAMILIES 0207 428 5400
Provides useful advice and information for single parents, either mothers or fathers.
NATIONAL MENINGITIS TRUST 01453 768000
Supports individuals, families and communities and raises awareness of the disease.
NATIONAL SCHIZOPHRENIC SOCIETY 0208 674 6814
Offers help and guidance to anyone affected by Schizophrenia, and other mental health illnesses.
NSPCC 0800 056 2324
24 hour helpline
NHS DIRECT 0845 46 47
24 hour service staffed by nurses giving advice on all aspects of health.
ODACA (OLDHAM DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY ACTION) 0161 633 6222
Provides support to voluntary groups.
OFF THE RECORD 0161 355 3553
Offers a counselling service for 13 – 28 year olds.
Is open to anyone with hearing difficulties.
OLDHAM AND DISTRICT CARERS GROUP 0161 620 7782
Support group for any carer.
OLDHAM FAMILY CRISIS 0161 628 4991
For women and children who are experiencing, or are survivors, of domestic violence.
OMBC HOUSING SUPPORT SCHEME 0161 770 4555 / 3556
Civic Centre,
Provides a resettlement and supported lodgings service.
OLDHAM LAW CENTRE 0161 627 0925
Provides a specialist legal advice and representation for anyone living, or working, in
OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (OPAL) 0161 633 5544
The service enables people with learning disabilities to have control over their own lives.
OLDHAM TALKING NEWSPAPER (the
The Oldham Star is posted to about 600 homes every Saturday. It is available to any print denied or blind person.
OLDHAM YOUNG CARERS 0161 652 2122
The organisation aims to recognise and support young carers by offering individual time, advocacy, information and advice.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SOCIETY 0161 665 2020
Offers help and support for those with the disease, and their families.
PHOBICS SOCIETY 0870 7700456
Provides help and advice on how to deal with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and compulsive disorders.
- GUM 0161 627 8394
- HIV Services 0161 627 8395
- Family Planning 0161 627 8759
Provides a service for people who are experiencing a wide range of mental health problems.
POPAN (PREVENTION OF PROFESSIONAL ABUSE NETWORK) 08454 500300
Provides information, support and advocacy to those who have been abused (sexual, emotional, physical or financial) by health or social care professionals.
RAPE CRISIS CENTRE 0161 273 4500
RELATE 0161 764 4113
Relationship/family counselling for young people.
RETHINK 0845 456 0455
Provide quality support, services and information for anyone affected by Schizophrenia.
(ROBES) ROCHDALE, OLDHAM AND BURY EPILEPSY SOCIETY 0161 761 7140
Provides help, advice and information to individuals, families and friends regarding epilepsy.
SALT CELLAR 0161 682 2426
A free, confidential listening service.
SAMARITANS 0161 236 8000
SAMM (SUPPORT AFTER MURDER AND MANSLAUGHTER) 0161 830 0160
Offers emotional support and help for families and friends bereaved by murder and manslaughter.
SANELINE 0845 767 8000
National mental health helpline for anyone affected by mental illness.
SEXUAL ASSAULT REFERRAL CENTRE 0161 276 6515
St Mary’s Hospital,
Confidential medical and counselling service.
SEXWISE 07800 28 29 30
Free, confidential service giving advice on sex and relationships for 12 – 18 year olds.
SHELTER 0808 800 4444
SKILL: NATIONAL BUREAU FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 0800 328 5050
Aim to improve access to education, training and employment for people with disabilities and professionals working with them.
THRESHOLD HOUSING PROJECT 0161 626 0844
Registered charity providing temporary accommodation for single people
TRANX 0161 287 2692
A self-help group for anybody withdrawing from the Benzodiazepine group of drugs.
VICTIM SUPPORT SCHEME 0161 652 0405
WELLSPRING PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTRE 0845 330 8466
For confidential free test with immediate results and counselling available.
YOUNG CARERS 0800 043 0959
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