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Connect with a BFriend Support Service.
Connect with a BFriend Support Service.
If you or a client is looking for personal support, then check out our Support Directory for a list of local services that are on hand to help.
Should you have any questions or would like any further help with any part of the process then do not hesitate to ask one of our friendly Team.
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PERSONAL & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
PERSONAL & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Blackpool Talking Therapies
Blackpool Talking Therapies
The service offers support for individuals facing long-term physical health conditions where their mental health is impacted.
Website: https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/our-services/healthier-minds/
CONTACT
Contact number: 01253 955700
Email: bfwh.talkingtherapies@nhs.net
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Facebook: @iaptBlackpoolTalkingTherapies / @iaptBHM
Twitter: @BlackpoolMinds
Blackpool Talking Therapies Service provides a range of psychological therapies and treatments to residents of Blackpool and Cleveleys who are aged 16 and above, including:
Guided self-help
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR)
Counselling
Couples counselling
Long-term health condition integrated psychological treatment
A stress control course
Mindfulness classes
The therapies may be delivered online, over the telephone or face to face.
The stress control course that the service offers aims to enable individuals to face their fears, be more active and boost their wellbeing. The course provides coping mechanisms for anxiety, depression, panicky feelings, poor sleep and poor wellbeing over seven online sessions. The course involves the use of CBT, positive psychology and mindfulness in the delivery of its outcomes.
The mindfulness course that the service offers aligns to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and is delivered over the course of 8 sessions either online or face to face. The course teaches individuals about remaining in the present as opposed to dwelling on the past or worrying about the future through being able to better understand and manage their emotions and body sensations, resulting in relief from feelings of distress.
The SilverCloud service offers techniques for overcoming low mood and anxiety. The provision of this service to an individual only ceases where it is deemed appropriate.
The service offers support for individuals facing long-term physical health conditions where their mental health is impacted.
Facebook: @iaptBlackpoolTalkingTherapies / @iaptBHM
Twitter: @BlackpoolMinds
Renaissance UK
Renaissance UK
Renaissance UK provides drop in services to support individuals in the LGTQ+ Community and individuals with questions and queries in relation to sexual health and drug and alcohol usage.
CONTACT
Contact number: 01253 311431
Email: enquiries@Ren-UK.com
Address: 102 Dickson Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2BU
(9am to 5pm, Monday/ Wednesday/ Thursday/ Friday and 9am to 5:30pm, Tuesday).
Facebook: @RenaissanceUK
The Light Lounge service provides support for individuals who are struggling socially and emotionally with life challenges, as well as who are experiencing mental health crises. The service provides support in relation to anxiety management, stress management, safety and wellness recovery action planning, low mood/depression, suicidal ideation, emotional regulation, challenging negative thoughts and signposting. The support is delivered through pre booked appointments and drop in sessions.
CONTACT
01253 477745 (Home)
07741834840 (Mobile)
Email: blackpoolhaven@richmondfellowship.org.uk
Address: 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9JL
(10am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday).
Facebook: The Light Lounge Blackpool
Website: https://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/services/blackpool-light-lounge/
Stand Together And Recover (STAR)
Stand Together And Recover (STAR)
Stand Together And Recover (STAR) supports individuals aged 18 and above with their mental health through peer support sessions 4x per week.
CONTACT
Contact number: 07375712973
Email: hello@starblackpool.org
Address: 80 Sherbourne Rd, Blackpool, FY1 2PJ
Website: https://starblackpool.org/contact/
Lancashire Women
Lancashire Women
Lancashire Women support individuals in relation to employment, mental health and wellbeing, finance, utilities, housing and abuse. Support is delivered through in-person one to one and group sessions, as well as virtual one to one support via WhatsApp.
CONTACT
Contact number: 03003301354
Email:TalkToUs@lancashirewomen.org
Addresses:
Accrington - Accrington (Hub), 21-23 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1HF
Blackpool - Blackpool Centre, 255 Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3PB
Burnley - Burnley Centre, St Peter's Primary Health Centre, 42 Church street, Burnley, BB11 2DL
Burnley Centre - Briercliffe Medical Centre, Briercliffe Road, Burnley, BB10 2EZ
Blackburn (Withing Kings Court Business Centre) - 33 King Street, Blackburn, BB2 2DH
Office hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, Accrington/Burnley/Blackburn and 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, Blackpool.
Facebook: @LancashireWomen
Twitter: @LancashireWomen
Instagram: @LancashireWomen
LinkedIn: @LancashireWomen
Website: https://lancashirewomen.org/
Counselling in the Community
Counselling in the Community
The Counselling in the Community service provides support to individuals who are struggling with their mental health or challenging life events. Counsellors support individuals to share their thoughts and emotions with the aim of developing their own solutions.
CONTACT
Contact number: 08081963483
Email: contact@citc.team
Addresses: Counselling in the Community, 15 Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 1AD
Counselling in the Community, Fleetwood Hospital, Pharos Street, FY7 6BE
Opening hours: 9.30am to 7:30pm, Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm, Saturday.
Website: https://counsellinginthecommunity.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4bipBhCyARIsAFsieCzgISwqDnm-xHQQugWy_eSK2U8dI5nYmAOjVuwHEZGA6mzqUTrjDDIaArsbEALw_wcB
Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services
Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services
Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services provides end of life care to individuals requiring it and relevant support to their friends and families.
CONTACT
Contact number: 01253358881
Address: Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services, Low Moor Road, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0BG
Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Website: https://www.trinityhospice.co.uk/
Living With Loss
Living With Loss supports individuals who are struggling with grief following bereavement, both online and through in-person events.
A bereavement support group is held in Bispham on the 2nd Monday of each month from 2pm to 3pm. The address for the group is St Anne’s Church, Salmesbury Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0PR. No appointment needs to be made prior to attendance.
CONTACT
Email: livingwithloss@btinternet.com
Website: https://livingwithloss555742461.wordpress.com/
The Campaign to End Loneliness – shares research, evidence and knowledge
Website: https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/
The Marmalade Trust – dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness and helping people make new friendships
Website: https://www.marmaladetrust.org/
Salvation Army
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army service supports individuals via the provision of shelter, as well as support with financial matters and addiction.
CONTACT
Contact number: 01253626114
Email: info@salvationarmy.org.uk
Addresses:
The Salvation Army - Blackpool Citadel, Raikes Parade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4EL
(9am to 2pm, Monday/Tuesday/Friday, 9am to 3pm, Wednesday and Thursday and 10:15am to 12:15pm, Sunday).
The Salvation Army, Dorset Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3BB
Facebook: @TheSalvationArmyUnitedKingdomAndIreland Territory
Twitter: @salvationarmyuk
Instagram: @ TheSalvationArmyUK
You Tube: @ TheSalvationArmyUnitedKingdomAndIreland Territory
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/
Street Angels
Street Angels
The Street Angels service supports individuals via the provision of shelter and food, as well as support with education/employment and addiction.
CONTACT
Contact number: 07964202525
Email: help@bfstreetangels.org
Address: 57 Boothley Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3RS
Facebook: @BlackpoolandtheFyldeStreetAngels
Website: http://www.bfstreetangels.org/
Blackpool Centre for Independent Living & Disability First
The Blackpool Centre for Independent Living and Disability First each support individuals with disabilities in the provision of community spaces, a multitude of specialist services and advice regarding financial matters and education/employment.
CONTACT
Contact number: 01253476880
Email: bcil@blackpool.gov.uk
Address: 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9JL
(9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Centre%20For%20Independent%20Living/224391694241771/
Website: https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Health-and-social-care/Social-care-for-adults/Services-we-provide/Blackpool-Centre-for-Independent-Living/Blackpool-Centre-for-Independent-Living.aspx
Age UK – support and advice for older people
Advice line: 0800 678 1602 (everyday, 8am to 7pm)
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Better Health: Every Mind Matters (NHS) – information and support on dealing with loneliness
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/
The British Red Cross – a range of resources and a dedicated helpline if you feel lonely or worried
Helpline: 0808 196 3651 (10am – 6pm, daily)
Website: www.redcross.org.uk/get-help
Campaign Against Living Miserably – support on a range of issues for anyone who needs it
Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm – midnight, daily)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/
Cruse – national bereavement charity who helps people experiencing grief
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (Mon & Fri 9am-5pm, Tues-Thurs 9am-8pm)
Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Independent age (for older people) – befriending services
Helpline: 0800 319 6789
Website: https://www.independentage.org/
Mind – a mental health charity with a wealth of information on mental health conditions and services
Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm)
Website (national Mind): https://www.mind.org.uk/
Website (to find local Mind): https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
Samaritans – Free and confidential emotional support if you need to talk
Helpline: 116 223 (24 hours)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
Scope – free, independent and impartial information and support for people with a physical impairment, learning disability or any other condition
Helpline: 0808 800 3333
Website: https://www.scope.org.uk
The Silver Line – free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people
Helpline: 0800 4 70 80 90 (24 hours)
Website: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/
SupportLine – confidential emotional support for people who are isolated or at risk.
Helpline: 01708 765200
Email: info@supportline.org.uk
Website: https://www.supportline.org.uk/
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Citizens Advice – advice on debt, benefits, employment, housing, discrimination
Telephone: 03444 111 444
Website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
The Trussell Trust – Nationwide network of food banks providing emergency food and support
Telephone: 01722 580 180
Website: https://www.trusselltrust.org
Universal Credit (UC) helpline – advice on Universal Credit
Helpline: 0800 328 5644
Website: https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/contact-universal-credit
Blackpool Centre For The Unemployed (BCFU)
Blackpool Centre For The Unemployed (BCFU)
Blackpool Centre For The Unemployed (BCFU) provides support for individuals and families who are currently out of or seeking employment. The types of support provided include benefit, housing, food/clothing/utilities and job search assistance.
CONTACT
Contact number: 01253 523178
Email: info@bcfu.org.uk
Address: 15 Waterloo Rd, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1AD
Open: (10 am to 2pm, Monday to Friday).
Facebook: @BCFU
UrPotential
UrPotential supports individuals from all backgrounds, primarily those in the LGBTQ+ Community in gaining voluntary work to aid the possibility of employment.
CONTACT
Contact number: 07414035940
Email: manager@urpotential.co.uk
Address: URPotential Project Office, Claremont First Step Community Centre, Methodist Church Buildings, Dickson Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AP (9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4:30pm, Friday).
Facebook: @UrPotential
Website: https://urpotential.co.uk/
HIS Provision CIC
The HIS Provision CIC service provides support to individuals in the way of food pantries, tabletop sales and community spaces, along with education/employment advice.
CONTACT
Contact number: 07928262653
Email: hisprovision4blackpool@yahoo.co.uk
Address: HIS Provision CIC, 270 to 274 Central Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5JB (10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday).
Facebook: @HISProvisionCIC
Twitter: @HISProvisionCic
Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde
The Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde provides support to individuals in the light of the Cost of Living crisis. The centre is visited on a weekly basis by a food truck, allowing people to collect food parcels at a fraction of the retail price. The centre also has a scheme titled ‘Borrow It’, allowing people to hire items over set time periods for set fees, of which would usually be expensive to purchase.
CONTACT
Contact number: 01253301004
Email: enquiries@blackpoolvolunteers.org.uk
Address: 95 Abingdon Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1PP (10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday).
Facebook: @Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
Linktree: @volunteerbwf
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