Blackburn with Darwen Organisation Address Address Address Postcode Phone Email Website Facebook Twitter/Facebook Fax Opening Hours Referral Process Service Overview Specific Service Details Funding Family and Carer Support Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Kingsway Greenhur Street Place Blackburn BB2 1NA 01254 688440 [email protected] www.bwdcarers.org.uk/ yes .@BlackburnCarers no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Local charity supporting carers Provides one-to-one carer support, groups, grants and access to referral into social services Registered Charity respite schemes Blackburn with Darwen Adult Social Care Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 587547 [email protected] www.blackburn.gov.uk/Pages/Social- no .@blackburndarwen no Mon - Fri 8:45am-5pm Open referral system Provides practical and emotional support for Support for carers, respite vouchers for a carer or a day centre Blackburn with Darwen Council services.aspx people with difficulty coping with activities of daily living Crossroads Care East Lancashire Burnley Business Centre Liverpool Road Burnley BB11 3BT 01282-832548 [email protected] www.crossroads.org/eaStreetlancashire no no 01282 457033 Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Provide support for carers Provides a range of services in Blackburn with Darwen, including respite and personal care and Registered Charity community engagement at a cost Stroke Association Information, Advice & Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] / www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke Carer and family support, signposting to and assistance with access to other local services, liaison Registered Charity [email protected] with community Stroke team and social services. Emotional Support Cruse Bereavement Care Lancashire 12 Croston House Lancashire Business Park Leyland PR26 6TT 01772 433645 [email protected] www.cruselancashire.org.uk no .@CruseLancashire no helpline has answerphone 24/7 Self only whenever possible Free, confidential bereavement support One-to-one support either over the phone or face-to-face, someone to talk to, 24/7 helpline, Registered Charity promoting the well-being of bereaved people to signposting to bereavement groups, information about bereavement and help and support, enable them to understand their grief and cope information training and support to those looking after them with their loss Stroke Association Information, Advice & Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] / www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke Information about Stroke, practical advice and emotional support for Stroke survivors and their Registered Charity [email protected] families. Mind - Facing Up Project (for men only) 9a Town Hall Street Blackburn Blackburn BB2 1AG 01257 231660 [email protected] www.lancashiremind.org.uk/what-we- yes .@LancsMind no Drop in Tues 2pm-6pm Open referral system Facing Up is a five project funded by the Big Facing Up offers blokes the chance to meet up, offload and share tips and tools to boost their Registered Charity do/mental-well-being/facing/ Lottery designed by men for men mental wellbeing via Offload groups. No referral needed just pop along to your nearest group. Details of group times and venues on website. Blackburn & Darwen Mindcare Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 682037 [email protected] www.refreshbwd.com/service/1519/ no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Self referral (referral form can be Brief psychological treatments for depression and Services include, Self help leaflets and books, Living life to the full - computer assisted CBT, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Town Hall found on website). anxiety. 'Living life to the full' is offered in various courses, including Stress less, improve mood, sleep improvement and relax yourself. community venues or can be accessed online. Psychological wellbeing practitioners, IAPT service - including talking therapies, counselling, CBT and a mindfulness for health and wellbeing course The Silver Line Minerva House 42 Wigmore Street London W1U 2RY 0800 [email protected] www.thesilverline.org.uk yes .@TheSilverLineUK NA 24 hours 7 days a week Open referral system Registered charity that provides a free and Offers information, friendship, advice, links to local services and groups, offers regular befriending Registered Charity 4708090/0300 confidential helpline for information, friendship calls, provides protection for those suffering abuse and neglect. No age limits but normally for 65+ 4708090 and advice for older people Mind - Lancashire (ASC Project) 80-82 Devonshire Road Chorley Chorley PR7 2DR 01257 231660 Email via website www.lancashiremind.org.uk/ yes .@LancsMind no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Mental Health and Wellbeing charity The ASC (Achieving Self Care) project working in the East of Blackburn aims to help people with Registered Charity long term health conditions feel happier and healthier by identify health and lifestyle goals and the barriers preventing them from reaching their aspirations. Communication Stroke Association: Communication Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke Helps you cope with aphasia and difficulty in using language. Our co-ordinators and volunteers Registered Charity work with you to build up your confidence and help you achieve the best possible recovery. Headway - Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley Spring Bank Court, Spring Bank Terrace Mill Hill Blackburn BB2 4GU 07792 942 062 [email protected] headwayblackburn.org.uk/ yes no no NA Open referral system Headway Blackburn with Darwen is a branch of Meetings take place on the last Thursday of every month between 7.00pm & 9.00pm, at Spring Registered Charity the National Charity “Headway” Bank Court. They also have outings and events and activities. Its objectives and aims are to support the survivors of brain injury, their families and carers. Monthly meetings aim to reduce isolation and provide peer support, information, respite for carers and opportunities for social interaction. Stroke Clubs/peer support Blackburn with Darwen Life after Stroke Group The New Methodist Church Bright Street Darwen BB3 1QL 01254 367432 [email protected] / www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Activities include speakers, arts and crafts and Meets on the first Wednesday of the month Registered Charity [email protected] days out. Stroke Association Coffee Morning Blakeys Café King Georges Hall Blackburn BB2 1AA NA NA NA no no no Open referral system Run by volunteers for Stroke survivors and their families Work Volunteering Learning Volunteer Centre Boulevard Centre 45 Railway Road Blackburn BB1 1EZ 01254 583957 [email protected]. www.bwdcvs.org.uk/bwdcvs/bwdcvs- yes .@BwDCVS 0808 2801234 Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Centre to provide volunteers with volunteer The purpose of the centre is to place people wishing to volunteer with volunteering opportunities Registered Charity volunteer-centre/ opportunities and to provide support to and to provide support to organisations with existing or new volunteer programmes. organisations with volunteer programmes Stroke Association Information, Advice & Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] / www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke The service can provide information, advice and practical support to help stroke survivors return to Registered Charity [email protected] work/education or take part in volunteering work. They can work with people and support them to access specific return to work support as well as supporting them to explore options and work towards their goal of returning to work. The service also provide information leaflet around returning to work after stroke. Bootstrap Supported Employment 35 Railway Road Blackburn Blackburn BB11EZ 01254 680367 [email protected] www.base-uk.org/about no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system National charity supporting, promoting and Helps people with health conditions or disabilities find the right job Registered Charity developing the provision of supported employment Community Learning Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 585544 [email protected] www.blackburn.gov.uk/Pages/Adult- no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Council run adult learning courses Provides short courses to help progress you to further learning or employment Blackburn with Darwen Council v.uk learning.aspx Healthy living and Stroke prevention Stroke Association Information, Advice & Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] / http://www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke One-to-one Stroke prevention advice and nursing