Local Support Services

Support Following Suicide - AMPARO

Provides emotional and practical support for anybody who has felt the impact of suicide.

Visit the Amparo website

Blackpool Light Lounge - Mental Health support from ages 16+

Provide crisis support daily drop-In sessions from 4pm to 9:30pm – have a coffee, chat and learn de-escalation skills.

Other sessions offered include therapy, self harm support, managing relationship, suicidal ideation support, low mood, relaxation techniques.

Call 01253 713277 or 07741 834840

NHS Talking Therapies

Are you suffering from anxiety or depression?

Perhaps you’re feeling stressed and struggling to control your worry? Do you experience feelings of panic or obsess about certain thoughts?

You're not alone. Help is out there. Last year more than 30,000 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria benefitted from NHS Talking Therapies – formerly known as IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies).

NHS Talking Therapies involve free groups and courses, as well as one to one therapy to help you understand what you’re going through and build your confidence.

You can refer yourself – which means you don't have to see your GP first.

Find out more information or refer yourself today

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Primary Mental Health Worker

Drop-in every Monday at Westminster Academy 2pm to 4:30pm - No appointment necessary

Visit the Health Young Minds Lancashire and South Cumbria website

Self refer here

National Support Services

Mental Health Distress/Crisis

ALL AGES (for suicidality, self-harm or psychotic episode)

Call 0800 953 0110 – 24/7 line

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

0300 123 3393

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Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. The goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.

0808 801 0525

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Anxiety UK

Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected.

03444 775 774

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Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

116 123

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Combat Stress

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

0800 138 1619

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CALM (Campaign against living miserably)

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.

0800 58 58 58

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Young Minds

Young Minds is leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges.

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Dementia UK

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

0800 888 6678

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Young People's Mental Health

Bernado’s MyTime to Thrive Service

From ages 5 to 18 and up to 25 for those with additional needs – get advice and guidance on emotional health and wellbeing (not a crisis service).

Call 01772 505138

PAPYRUS

Young People Confidential Suicide Prevention – HOPELINE247

Call 0800 068 4141 or Text 88247

CASHER

Struggling with mental health, comprehensive psychosocial assessments for people up to ages 18 or 25 with additional needs.

Call 0800 121 7762 or 07810 696565

YoutherapY

Offer range of talking therapies including CBT, EMDR and IPT for peoples aged 11 to 25
Drop-in every Wednesday afternoon 3pm to 5pm at Connect Centre in central Blackpool

Call 01253 955 858 or 0800 121 7762