Access Able -
AccessAble is here to take the chance out of going out. To give you the detailed information you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible to you.
Our Detailed Access Guides tell you all about a venue's access. They are 100% facts, figures and photographs.
Adolescent services -
Blackpool Adolescent Service provides free support for young people with drug, alcohol and sexual health issues.
The service is available to all young people aged 10 to 24. Interventions range from drug awareness, harm reduction as well as access to clinical prescribing services for substance abuse and clinical sexual health support.
Autism Initiatives-
Children and young people with autism transform their lives when we start working alongside them using our specialist knowledge and support methods. Along with two schools, we run residential homes, community resource centres, supported work placements and a further education college. We also work in partnership with schools, pupils and parents to support children in mainstream education to fulfil their potential.
Better Start-
Supporting families by helping parents give children the best possible start in life.
We know that being a parent can be tough and we provide free events, services and programmes that help lighten the load. If you’ve got a baby on the way or a child under 4, Blackpool Better Start is here for you.
BFCCT-
Blackpool FC Community Trust is the official charity of Blackpool FC, based at Bloomfield Road Stadium. Working with residents as young as 2 years old up to adults in the later stages of life, BFCCT provide a diverse range of programmes to increase social inclusion opportunities; improve physical fitness, health and education; and lessen involvement in anti-social behaviour.
Boat House Youth- The Boathouse Youth aims to provide a variety of educational and recreational activities that will build confidence restore self-esteem and, above all, bring happiness to the lives of its young members.
CASHER-
Mental Health Drop In Sessions for Young People Aged 10 to 16
Child and adolescent support and help enhanced response team (CASHER team)
The CASHER team is an out-of-hours service for mental health support for young people.
The service is for children and young people (up to age 25) who have worries about their mental health and other issues
CAMHS- We are the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for Blackpool. We accept referrals for children and young people up to the age of 16 who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems.
Although you can’t ask us for help yourself, your teachers, health care professionals and Youth or Social Workers can get in touch with us so we can help you
Citizen's Advice -
Citizens Advice Blackpool provides independent, impartial, confidential advice that is free at the point of access and helps people understand and exercise their rights and responsibilities.
We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination in everything we do.
We help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing appropriate advice and by influencing policymakers. We use evidence of clients’ problems to campaign for improvements in laws and services that often affect the most vulnerable in an adverse way.
Empowerment-
We will work with passion alongside local people to:
Together we will bring about ‘Lived Experience’ Inspired Change in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.
Food Banks-
Blackpool Food Bank works in cooperation with and supports the network of Children’s Centres in Blackpool, providing hygiene and food parcels where requested by the Family Support workers and staff. The Food Bank provides a daily delivery service to all centres upon demand.
Fylde Coast Women's Aid-
Through the work that FCWA has completed in the local community, the organisation has over time, identified needs and have developed individual projects to meet these needs, such as the expansion of the children and young people’s team, Safe Haven. FCWA has also introduced a range of specialist projects such as the stalking project and both the minorities and male specialist workers. FCWA prides itself in being able to offer a wrap-around service, that can provide holistic support packages to individuals on the Fylde Coast.
HeadStart Parents of the Revolution-
Are you a parent or carer? Or someone who has a significant relationship with a young person? Ever heard the phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child’? Basically, it means that lots of people in a community have a part to play in helping children and young people be resilient and thrive. Parents, carers, grandparents, teachers, youth workers etc.... and we welcome everyone and anyone, including parents and carers into Blackpool’s Resilience Revolution
HIS Provision- We run two family centres in Blackpool providing volunteering opportunities. We provide free family meals.
Holiday Clubs-
Find out what is on in your local area by visiting the government website
Horizon-
The Horizon service is funded by Blackpool Council to provide a wide range of support for all Blackpool residents. We offer information, health screening, treatment and counselling – all confidential and free. Using our dependence to freedom model, we can help you to reduce your dependence on alcohol and drugs or, if you are committed to stopping drinking or using drugs, we can support you on your journey to recovery
Linden Centre-
The Linden Centre provides counselling and support to adults, children and young people living in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre who have, or are caring for, someone with a non-curative or life-limiting illness, which is not responding to medical treatment. Also those who are bereaved due to a non-curative or life-limiting illness. Some of our services are unique – Schools Link, for example, which trains local teachers to support pupils who are struggling to cope after a major loss.
Magic Club-
The organisation works in one of the most financially deprived areas of England, but its focus is working with members’ skills and passions helping to ensure every young person in the ward is able to reach their fullest potential through opportunity and hopeful happenings.
ParentZone-
Parent Zone sits at the heart of modern family life, providing advice knowledge and support, to shape the best possible future for children, as they embrace the online world.
Park Rangers-
The Early Years Park Rangers work with children and families under four to bring brain science into play through fun, activities and sessions which promote healthier lifestyles and the regular use of local parts and open spaces. Early Years Park Rangers have been trained in Forest School and offer weekly year-round activities including planting, crafts and nature-themed foraging.
SENDIASS-
Blackpool Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) is a statutory service. We offer free independent, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs (SEN), and those with disabilities, and their parents or carers who have children and young people 0-25 years.
South Shore Hub-
Community and Social Centre which provides free activities for adults and children.
Streetlife-
Established in 1982, Streetlife is an organisation which assists vulnerable young people in Blackpool, a lot of whom access our service as homeless. Our aim is to enable and empower them to make informed choices, about issues affecting their lives. We provide support – for those up to the age of 26 – from The Base, our Day Centre, and Night Shelter, which serves as emergency accommodation for those who need it most.
Stop Smoking-
If you’re ready to quit, we’re ready to help! You choose the right level of support for you.
Find out here what the best help options are for you, from face-to-face support to medication or simply going it alone.
TAB-
The Talbot and Brunswick Children's Centre in Blackpool is a great resource for local families. At the children's centre you will find a huge range of advice and support, as well as plenty of fun classes for the kids too.
ThinkUKnow-
Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command.
Since 2006, Thinkuknow has been keeping children and young people safe by providing education about sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Thinkuknow aims to ensure that everyone has access to this practical information – children, young people, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them.
UR Potential-
We support a wide range of people & organisations, from ages 10 up to 110! We provide lots of support opportunities, including community groups, volunteering, training & employment & wellbeing support. Whether you’re an organisation or individual, you’ll be surprised at just how we can help you achieve your potential!
WISH Centre-
We are a specialist domestic abuse service offering advice and support to victims and their families we also deliver services for perpetrators of domestic abuse across Lancashire