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Emotional Health and Wellbeing

RISE 

Emotional Wellbeing Support in Bury

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What is RISE?

RISE (Resilience, Information, Support and Empowerment) is an emotional health and wellbeing service delivered by Early Break for children and young people aged 5–17 living in Bury.

RISE is designed to support young people who may be experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation challenges, stress, or worries that are starting to affect daily life at home, school, or with friends.

We provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people with low-to-moderate emotional health and wellbeing needs, offering supportive 1:1 sessions as a core part of our approach.

For ethical reasons, we may refer young people with complex needs who require specialist therapeutic or medical support, SEN assessments, or advocacy beyond our setting to other services. This includes young people with significant risk behaviours, conditions requiring ongoing medical care or where engagement in 1:1 sessions isn’t yet manageable.

We take a non-judgemental, individualised approach, recognising that needs and readiness can change. If our service isn’t suitable, we will work openly with families to signpost or help access more appropriate support, always prioritising the child or young person’s wellbeing, dignity, and best interests.

RISE is not a crisis service, but a planned, supportive intervention focused on emotional wellbeing.

“I felt more comfortable speaking to someone in person. RISE made it feel easy to open up.”
— Young Person, Age 12

How RISE Works Now (Important Update)

RISE in Bury now operates on a booking-only assessment model.

This change allows us to make sure that:

  • Families speak directly to a practitioner

  • Assessments are offered to young people who are most suitable for the service

  • Appointments are used effectively and fairly

Drop-ins are no longer available. All RISE assessments must be booked via the RISE callback form below.

Booking an Assessment: Step by Step

  • Complete the Callback request form on this page below.

    We aim to respond to all callback requests within 14 days of this form being submitted. This may be sooner, depending on our team’s availability and appointment capacity.

    This is not an admin call and cannot be handled by the main office team.

    Please do not book a RISE assessment by calling the Early Break main office. The support team cannot access the booking system or assess suitability.

  • During the callback, the practitioner will:

    • Complete a booking form with you

    • Gather general information about the young person

    • Talk through the emotional or wellbeing difficulties being experienced

    • Explain clearly what RISE can and cannot support with

    This conversation helps us decide whether RISE is the most appropriate service.

  • There are two possible outcomes:

    If RISE is not suitable

    • An assessment will not be booked

    • The practitioner will provide information, advice and signposting to other support services available in Bury

    If RISE is suitable

    • An assessment will be booked within the same week

    • The appointment day and time will be agreed with you during the call

    • We can offer appointments up to 5:00 pm if needed

The RISE Assessment

Where Assessments Take Place

Assessments are currently held at one of our two Bury locations:

  • Streetwise Building

  • Castle Buildings (Early Break Head Office)

You will receive full location details by email after booking.

After the Appointment

After both the booking call and the assessment, you will receive an automated email containing:

  • appointment confirmation and location details

  • assessment outcome information

  • contact numbers should you need them

This helps ensure you always have the right information at hand.

What Happens During the Assessment

  • The assessment lasts approximately one hour

  • It will be completed by the same practitioner you spoke to during the booking call

  • A range of emotional wellbeing assessments will be used to better understand your child’s needs

  • The session is supportive, child-focused, and age-appropriate

At the end of the assessment, the practitioner will explain:

  • what support they recommend

  • which service is most appropriate for your child

  • what the next steps will be

Your child will then be added to the relevant waiting list and contacted when they reach the top.

Looking Ahead

This booking-only model is Phase One.

Over the next few months, we will be reviewing:

  • Number of assessment slots available

  • Overall accessibility of the service

We welcome feedback from young people and families to help shape future improvements.

Download the RISE Roadmap
RISE Guide for Parents & Carers

Is RISE a Crisis Service?

No. RISE is not a crisis service.

If a young person is at immediate risk or needs urgent support:

  • call 999

  • or attend your local A&E

Please do not contact the RISE phone line or the main office in an emergency.

    • Professionals must use the Callback request form to arrange appointments, which will be completed within a 2-week period from the date the callback form was submitted.

    • We cannot accept referrals by email or phone.

    • You may email RISE (rise@earlybreak.co.uk) to ask about the appropriateness of a referral prior to arranging a callback.

    Professionals, schools, and other agencies with general enquiries should:

    • Contact the Early Break main office by phone or email

    RISE assessments can only be booked via the Callback request form on this page.

Book a RISE Assessment in Bury

Call the RISE phone line on Mondays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Speak directly with a practitioner to discuss suitability and, if appropriate, book an assessment.

Call: 0161 4660 200

Where to find RISE

Streetwise, 3 Wash Lane, Bury, BL9 6AS, or
Second Floor, 5-10 Castle Buildings, Market Place, Bury, BL9 0LD

Click the map pin for directions, or watch this guided video

RISE FAQ’s

  • RISE supports:

    • children and young people aged 5–17

    • who live in Bury

    • who are experiencing emotional wellbeing difficulties that are not crisis-level

    RISE is a voluntary service. Young people are encouraged to engage at their own pace.

  • No. RISE assessments are booked by first arranging a callback request using the form on this page.

    If there are no slots available, try again on Monday after 8:30 am.

  • Anything that’s affecting your wellbeing, emotions, relationships, school, bereavement, or things you’re finding hard to manage.

  • To help the assessment run smoothly:

    • young people should attend with one adult

      • we can accommodate two adults if needed

    • please do not bring other children to the appointment

      • they cannot be left unsupervised

      • they should not attend the assessment session

    These arrangements allow us to give your child our full attention.

  • No. Families must arrange a callback using the form on this page in the first instance.

  • When all of the callback slots have gone, the team will have reached capacity for that week

    You can try again on the following Monday.

  • After assessment, your child may be placed on a waiting list for the recommended service.

  • Yes. Appointments can be offered up to 5:00 pm.

  • The assessment is completed by the same practitioner who handled your booking call.

  • 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.

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