Free support for young people and families in West Oxfordshire
The rainbow beyond the storm
One in five children and young people in England has a probable mental health condition, and families can wait a long time for specialist help. APCAM is here in the meantime, and for as long as you need us.
We are a West Oxfordshire charity started by parents who have been there. We offer free therapy and drop-ins for young people, practical help for parents navigating SEND, school, benefits and housing, and WeGame, our inclusive gaming sessions. Everything we do is free at the point of need.
Let us help you weather the storm
Young people
Free 1:1 therapy and a Thursday drop-in, 4 to 6pm. A safe space to talk, with no judgement.
Find out moreParents and families
Drop in on Thursdays for support with SEND, EHCPs, school, benefits and housing, or simply to be heard.
Find out moreWeGame
Inclusive gaming sessions that help young people make friends and build confidence.
Find out moreMore than 200 young people supported
WeGame supports more than 200 young people at accessible, no-barrier sessions: free, with no referral and no pressure. It gives young people who find other activities hard a calm, friendly place to play and connect, and for many families it is the first step into our wider support.
"I wish we had found this earlier. G has never engaged with other young people like this."
Parent, WeGame Summer 2026Sofa in the Street
We do not wait for families to find us. Our Sofa in the Street events put a sofa outside Witney Corn Exchange: no referral, no forms, just a conversation.
You will also find us at community events across West Oxfordshire, including family events at RAF Brize Norton.
Come and see us
Carterton Family Centre, The Allandale Centre, Burford Road, Carterton OX18 3AA
- Mondays8:30am to 3:30pm: clinic appointments only
- Thursdays9am to 4pm: parent drop-in
- Thursdays4pm to 6pm: young people's drop-in
No referral needed for drop-ins. Just come along. We also meet families at Witney Corn Exchange [days and times].
Founded by parents, for parents
We know how isolating it feels when your child is struggling. Family and friends mean well, but talking to people who have been there can make all the difference.