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Early Break Bury:

Local Youth & Family Support

Specialist substance use support for young people and families in Bury

Early Break’s Bury hub offers local, accessible support across emotional wellbeing, substance use, family services and training for the heart of our community.

We provide specialist support for young people and families in Bury affected by substance use!

From the vibrant marketplace to the leafy suburbs, Bury’s strong community spirit is powered by connection and inclusion.

With over 81,000 residents, the town combines a rich heritage, including the famous open-air market, the legacy of Sir Robert Peel, and the comedy genius of Victoria Wood, with modern, compassionate support for young people and their families.

Our Services in Bury

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    Advocacy

    Supporting positive change around substance use

    Confidential, person-centred support for young people with drug or alcohol-related needs, offering both short and long-term interventions tailored to individual goals and circumstances.

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    Holding Families Programme

    Whole-family support through substance use challenges

    Comprehensive support for families affected by parental substance use, with two pathways, both creating space for children's voices and empowering positive family change.

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    Emotional Health & Wellbeing Groups

    Comprehensive support for mental wellness

    A range of services for children, young people and families, including mindfulness sessions, counselling, wellbeing groups and family support, all delivered with a flexible, person-centred approach in accessible community settings.

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    RISE - Drop-in

    Building resilience for better emotional health

    Physical drop-in service offering support for 5-17 year olds registered with Bury GPs, navigating anxiety, low mood and emotional regulation challenges through one-to-one and group sessions, in-person or online.

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    Community Outreach

    Supporting Young People in Their Communities

    Early Break’s community outreach team supports young people in the places they spend time: parks, youth clubs, schools, events, and local neighbourhoods. We provide a friendly face, trusted advice, and a link to services, without pressure, judgement or formality.

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    Cared For Children

    Emotional wellbeing support for young people in care

    Confidential, person-centred support for young people in Oldham's care system aged 5-21 (up to 25 with additional needs), offering regular sessions and drop-ins to build coping skills.

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    MYNO: Meeting Your Needs Oldham

    Sexual Health & Substance Use Support

    Confidential sexual health and substance use support for young people, delivered by Early Break and HCRG Care Group.

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    Housing First

    Stable housing is the foundation for recovery

    An evidence-based approach for young people with complex needs in Bury, Bolton and Rochdale, providing housing without preconditions as the first step toward addressing life challenges.

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    Pathfinder

    Preventing youth homelessness before crisis

    Early intervention for 18-25 year olds in Rochdale and Oldham at risk of homelessness due to financial issues, strained relationships, unsuitable accommodation or potential eviction.

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    Closing the Gap

    Holistic support through young adulthood

    Comprehensive 6-9 month support for 16-25 year olds in Rochdale covering emotional wellbeing, education, employment, housing, relationships, finances and sexual health to bridge service gaps.

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    SafeZones

    Supporting young people through crisis moments

    A flexible, tailored service for 5-18-year-olds experiencing crisis, offering 5-7 sessions to help you move from crisis to safety.

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    VCSE Navigator

    Bridging support after CAMHS treatment

    Short-term support (5-8 sessions) for 5-18 year olds in Bury and Rochdale who have been discharged from CAMHS but still require assistance in maintaining progress with their emotional wellbeing.

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    Local Support Groups

    Our local support groups offer safe, welcoming spaces for young people

    These groups focus on emotional wellbeing, identity, recovery, and peer support, often shaped directly by young people’s voices and lived experience.

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    Training Courses

    Evidence-Informed CPD for Professionals

    Explore Early Break training courses for professionals. Build confidence in drug, alcohol, wellbeing and therapeutic support through CPD-accredited sessions.

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Why Work with Early Break in Bury?

We…

  • Are embedded in the historic market town known for its strong local identity

  • Deliver services sensitive to Bury’s diverse communities, from Radcliffe to Ramsbottom

  • Collaborate closely with schools, GP practices, and borough-wide teams

  • Deliver impact shaped by local history, heritage, and service needs

Local Partners & Agencies

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  • Logo of Bury Safeguarding Partnership with colorful concentric circles and text.
  • Logo for Bury Youth Service featuring a colorful spiral and stylized text.
  • First Point Family Support Services logo with cartoon family members and text
  • HCRG Care Group logo with colorful text and a red heart.
  • Logo with a house outline and the text 'GM Housing First'.
  • Lancashire Children's Safeguarding Assurance Partnership logo with two hands, one larger and one smaller, within a colorful circle.
  • LGBT Foundation logo with rainbow-colored underline
  • Logo of NHS Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Logo for 'my no' with the tagline 'Meeting Your Needs Oldham' in colorful text.
  • Manchester City Council logo featuring a shield with a lion and a ship, and the text 'Manchester City Council' in red and blue.
  • Logo of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust with NHS emblem.
  • A logo with a large teal letter M featuring silhouettes of mermaid tails inside, a blue star above the letter, and the word "Mermaids" written in blue script below.
  • Logo of NHS Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
  • Pink and gray badge with white text that reads "the PROUD Trust home of LGBT+ youth."
  • Logo of Rochdale Connections Trust featuring the acronym RCT in blue with a stylized design above and the full name below.
  • Living Well logo with the words 'Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, Pennines' and an orange heart
  • Logo for The Kite Trust with a colorful kite graphic and text about supporting young people, gender, and sexuality.
  • Logo for MAHDL, an OnSide Youth Zone organization, featuring bold yellow text with a circular graphic and green OnSide branding.
  • Logo of Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Partnership with the acronym RBSCP, a yellow sun icon, and text in black and purple.
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  • Logo with a teal heart shape, an orange circle, and orange text that reads 'Safeguarding Oldham'.
  • Text that reads "The Children's Society Resolve@" in black font on a white background.
  • Logo featuring a tree with green leaves and a brown trunk, with the text 'Thriving Young Minds' above and 'Supporting Young People and Families' below.
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  • Turning Point logo with red text and a colorful abstract butterfly icon, and tagline 'inspired by possibility'
  • Logo of Greater Manchester Police featuring a crest with a crown and the words 'Greater Manchester Police'.

Meet a few of the Bury team

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    Becky

    Advocacy Worker

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    Megan

    Emotional Health & Wellbeing
    Team Leader

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    Jodie

    Advocacy Worker

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    Hannah

    RISE
    Intervention Practitioner

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    Sharon

    Housing First Worker

View Our Full Team

Get in touch

Contact Early Break Bury

We're here when you need us.

2nd Floor, Castle Buildings, 5–10 Market Place, Bury, BL9 0LD

For opening hours, check our group locations page

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Early Break Bury FAQ’s

  • We are a youth and family charity offering free, confidential support for emotional wellbeing, drug and alcohol use, and family life challenges across the North West.

  • We serve the whole borough—from Radcliffe and Pimhole to Ramsbottom and Tottington, with many services based in the town centre Market Place district.

  • We support children and young people aged 5 to 25, depending on the service, as well as families, parents, and carers.

  • Yes. All our services are completely free of charge thanks to local commissioning and charitable funding.

  • At Castle Buildings, Market Place, conveniently located next to Bury Market and a 5-minute walk from the Interchange.

  • Yes, attendance is possible at RISE drop-ins and select support groups without a referral. However, please check our RISE Schedule, as the drop-in service is not available every day.

    Other services may require a simple referral form.

  • Yes. Our Holding Families programmes work with parents and carers to stop harm and strengthen family wellbeing.

  • Our Housing First key workers offer fast-tracked housing and wraparound support to 16–25-year-olds facing homelessness.

  • Browse our training page for CPD courses delivered locally.

  • Yes! From girl-focused groups in Radcliffe to emotional health drop-ins for 8–19-year-olds, designed and shaped by Bury youth.

    Check our Local Support Groups page for more information.

  • You can stay connected to Early Break in various ways listed below:

  • If you or someone you know needs urgent help, you can access our list of emergency and useful helpline numbers by clicking the Get Help Now. 

    This will open a quick-reference popup with 24/7 services and support lines for mental health, safeguarding, substance use, and crisis care.