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Work with us

A local partner for young people and families in West Oxfordshire

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Looking for a local organisation to support young people?

Are you a school, community organisation, NHS service or local authority team? APCAM can help.

We bring together youth workers, gaming specialists, therapists and parent support specialists under one roof. That means we can support a young person and their whole family, locally, and often much sooner than they would wait elsewhere.

Already trusted locally

  • WeGame is commissioned by West Oxfordshire District Council and Yellow Submarine
  • Referred to by CAMHS and GPs across West Oxfordshire
  • Funded by Oxfordshire Community Foundation's Better Mental Health Fund
  • 500+ families reached last year

Who we work with

SchoolsSupport for pupils who are anxious, struggling to attend or at risk of exclusion, and for their parents
CommunityYouth groups, housing providers, charities and venues wanting to reach young people locally
NHSEarly support alongside CAMHS and primary care, including while young people wait
CouncilsEarly Help, SEND, youth and community teams looking for a trusted delivery partner

Our specialists

Youth work

Two qualified youth workers, trained in digital youth work, trauma-informed practice and supporting sanctuary seekers and migrants. Drop-ins, group work and, coming soon, outreach.

Youth work

Gaming specialists

WeGame sessions that use gaming to build confidence, friendships and social skills, with DBS-checked staff.

WeGame

Therapists

Qualified integrative child and adolescent therapists offering 1:1 support, including CBT and talking therapy, with specialist training in neurodiversity, looked after children and severe childhood trauma.

Therapy

Parent support

Specialists who help families with EHCPs, school attendance, benefits and housing, and come to meetings with them.

Parent support

Ways to work together

Commission a service

Fund therapy sessions, parent support, youth work or WeGame for the young people and families you work with.

Bring us to your setting

We can run WeGame sessions, drop-ins or parent support in your school or venue [confirm].

Refer a young person or family

With consent, send us a short summary and we will get in touch with the family.

How to refer

Partner on projects

Pilots, joint funding bids and community events. We are always happy to talk about new ideas.

Safe and accountable

Everyone working with young people holds an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead oversees all our work, and our policies are published for anyone to read.

Policies and governance · Safeguarding

Let's talk

Tell us about the young people you support and what you need. We will get back to you to arrange a conversation.

info@apcamgroup.org.uk

Get in touch