If you need help and support, Community CVS can connect you to volunteers and groups in your community that can help with various life issues. Please contact steve.foden@communitycvs.org.uk , call in to the Boulevard Centre or ring us on 01254 583957 if you would like help in finding some community support.
Below there are a few useful phone numbers and website links relating to different life issues as a starting point….
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We recommend the Your Support Your Choice Service (run by Care Network on behalf of the borough council) for information on any issue. ‘Your Support, Your Choice’ have a centre on 9a Town Hall St, ( opposite the central library)which provides free information about what support is available to you. You can call in and see them (no appointment necessary), email at: info@ysyc.co.uk or call (01254) 292620. The service puts people in touch with organisations, projects, activities and initiatives available in the community and offers free information and guidance on:
Read more about Your Support Your Choice
This service is for patients being treated at hospital for any reason who have problems with alcohol, Tel: 01254 263555 (Please note this is not a drop in service)
Fast 4wd: Community CVS Boulevard Centre, Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
(Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5pm) – Tel: 01254 583957
Tel: 01254 617300, Barbara Castle Way, Health Centre, Simmons Street, Blackburn, BB2 1AX -Mon & Fri 1pm – 5pm
Platform 5, Nightsafe Sat 10.15am – 11.45am, Rear of Boulevard Centre,
45 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Tel 01254 660861 St Anne House, France Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LX –
Fri 11am – 2pm
out of hours and weekends Tel: 07739 454978
8am – 5pm Mon to Fri Tel: 01254 585444
for young homeless people aged 16 – 24 Tel: 01254 222030, 1a Princes Street, Blackburn
for young homeless people aged 16 -24 Tel: 01254 503067, Rear of Boulevard Centre,
45 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
0808 800 4444-Shelter’s helpline is open 8am–8pm on weekdays and 8am–5pm on weekends, 365 days a year.
Platform 5, Nightsafe Sat 10.15am – 11.45am, Rear of Boulevard Centre,
45 Railway Road, Blackburn, BB1 1EZ
Tel 01254 660861 St Anne House, France Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LX – Fri 11am – 2pm
Tel: 01254 585730
ARC – Tel; 01254 690282
Tel: 0808 808 4000
Tel: 01254 585730
ARC – Tel; 01254 690282
(citizens advice services), Tel: 01254 587979/ 0344 488 9622
03444 889 622 Blackburn with Darwen CAB offers a phone first services Monday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00
Independent living help/ advice,
Tel: 01254 292620
Tel: 01254 587547
Tel: 0800 1111
women’s self-help centre Tel: 01254 260465/ 55111
services/ help/ advice for over 50s, Tel: 01254 266620 or the Darwen service, Tel: 01254 773440
Tel: 01254 688440
Tel: 01254 661221
Tel: 01254 585730
ARC – Tel; 01254 690282
Tel: 01254 583032
Every Sunday 10 am, Platform 5, Nightsafe (to the rear of the Boulevard Centre), 45 Railway Rd, Blackburn BB1 1EZ.
Tel: 01254 51212
free helpline; 08 08 16 89 111.
Tel: 01254 265221
0808 2000 247 free phone 24 hr National Domestic Violence Helpline
Tel: 01254 226360
Tel: 01254 226037
Tel: 01254 583032
Tel: 01254 226074
Tel: 01254 244716
0300 222 5931 – Free from mobiles and landlines we are open Monday to Friday 7pm – 11pm Saturday & Sunday 12 midday to 12 midnight
0300 123 3393-Our lines are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday-except for bank holidays
0808 2000 247 free phone 24 hr National Domestic Violence Helpline
Tel: 01254 708080
Tel; 682037
Tel: 01254 116123
is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Suicide awareness
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Tel: 0800 978 8178
Tel 0800 068 4141, a confidential helpline, staffed by trained professionals who give non-judgmental support, practical advice and information to Young people under the age of 35 feeling suicidal Anyone concerned that a young person they know may be at risk of suicide
Weekdays: 10am -10pm Weekends & Bank Holidays: 2pm- 5pm
Tel: 0845 769 7555 or 01254 583957
(support and understanding to the families and (friends of problem drinkers) Tel: 0207 4030 888
Tel: 0300 999 1212 or 01254 583957
Tel: 0300 111 2285 or 0800 612 0225(free from UK landlines)
Blackburn area meetings Tel: 07974668999
Tel: 01254 583957
Tel: 01254 688440
Tel: 01254 688440
Tel: 0845 1200660
Tel; 01254 507720
Tel; 01254 588891
Tel: 01254 292929
Tel: 01254 54659
Tel: 01254 680367
Tel: 01254 580464
Tel: 01254 389933
A safe online community of people who are anxious, down or not coping who support and help each other by sharing what’s troubling them, guided by trained professionals. Available 24/7, Big White Wall is completely anonymous so you can express yourself freely and openly. Professionally trained Wall Guides ensure the safety and anonymity of all members.