Early Break

About

Early Break is a nonprofit organisation based in Bury that provides specialist advocacy and support services for young people and families affected by substance use.

Operating across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, the organisation delivers trauma-informed, person-centred interventions including one-to-one counselling, group work, family support, and community outreach, with services tailored to individual needs and circumstances.

The organisation's work spans multiple areas: substance use support for young people and families; emotional wellbeing and crisis support for children and young people; services for young people in care or at risk of homelessness; sexual health support; and CAMHS aftercare. Early Break also provides professional training courses and runs peer support groups shaped by young people's lived experience.

Established in 1997, Early Break operates across multiple local authority areas including Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Lancashire, delivering services in schools, community spaces, homes and online. The organisation is trusted by local authorities, NHS services, schools and other charities.

Common questions

Where is Early Break based?

Early Break is based at 2nd, Floor 5-10 Castle Buildings, Bury, BL9 0LD, Greater Manchester.

What does Early Break do?

Early Break is a Greater Manchester–based nonprofit providing specialist advocacy, counselling and support services for young people and families affected by substance use, with additional services covering emotional wellbeing, homelessness prevention and crisis support across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.

What sector does Early Break work in?

Early Break works in the Nonprofit Organization Management sector.

How can I contact Early Break?

You can contact Early Break by telephone on +44 161 723 3880 or through its website at https://earlybreak.co.uk.