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Core Services

Sexual Health &

Substance Use

Support – Oldham (MYNO)

Meeting Your Needs in Oldham – One Service, Two Expert Teams

MYNO (Meeting Your Needs Oldham) is a free, confidential service for young people aged up to 25 who want support with sexual health or substance use. Delivered in partnership by Early Break and HCRG Care Group, MYNO is designed to give youth in Oldham the right help, in the right way, at the right time.

Whether you want advice about drugs or alcohol, STI testing, contraception, or just someone to talk to, our friendly, non-judgemental workers are here for you.

You can access MYNO support in person, online, or by phone, and you don’t need a GP referral to get started. Just start a referral below.

“Sometimes I just needed someone to talk to before things got worse. The outreach team helped me realise I didn’t have to go through it alone.”
— Young person, Rochdale

What MYNO Offers in Oldham

As part of Oldham Council’s youth health strategy, MYNO offers two linked areas of support:

Sexual Health Support

Delivered by HCRG Care Group, you can get help with:

  • STI testing and treatment

  • Contraception advice (including emergency contraception)

  • Pregnancy testing and guidance

  • Information about relationships and consent

  • Free condoms and sexual health kits

  • Support tailored for LGBTQ+ young people

Substance Use Support

Delivered by Early Break, this part of MYNO offers:

  • Confidential one-to-one sessions

  • Harm reduction advice for drugs and alcohol

  • Emotional wellbeing and resilience support

  • Help with family, school, and peer pressure

  • Referrals to other services if needed

Our teams work together where appropriate, so you can get joined-up support in one safe, youth-friendly service.

To make a referral for either Substance use or Sexual Health support, simply launch the referral form via the button below:

Access MYNO Support in Oldham

Start a Referral
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Use the filters in our service locator below to search for HCR'G’s Condom Distribution points.

For more information on HCRG’s Sexual Health Services, please:

Visit - thesexualhub.co.uk
Call - 01706 202 444

When do the MYNO Sexual Health Drop-ins take place?

Drop in to our free and confidential MYNO (Meeting Your Needs Oldham) sexual health clinic - held every Wednesday from 1 pm–5 pm at our Oldham base. Open to all young people aged under 19

Please keep in mind that the drop-in days and times may change, so you can check the events summary below for updated information.

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MYNO FAQ’s

  • MYNO stands for Meeting Your Needs Oldham, a joint service for young people’s sexual health and substance use support for young people in Oldham only.

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

  • Anyone aged up to 25 living in Oldham. The service is free, confidential, and open to all genders and identities.

  • No. You can speak to just the Early Break (substance use) or HCRG Care Group (sexual health) team. If you start a referral online, you will be guided through the process.

    If you want support across both areas, we’ll make it easy and respectful.

  • All support is confidential. We won’t share information without your consent unless there’s a serious risk to your safety, and we’ll always try to speak with you first.

  • You can meet us at schools, youth centres, community venues, or online, whatever feels safest for you.

  • Yes. Teachers, social workers, GPs and other professionals can refer via our Referral Forms page or by contacting either delivery partner.

  • Absolutely. We’re proud to offer inclusive services and actively support young people of all identities and backgrounds.

  • 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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