NHS & government:

• Lancashire Care Trust Directory of Services – a list of local and national health and social care related links and charities
• Citizens Advice –  free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities

Mental health:

• Together All – a safe and anonymous online community of people suffering with mental illnesses
• MIND – a mental health charity which provides help and support to those with mental health problem
• Young Minds – a mental health charity for children and young people, their families and carers
• Mental Health Foundation – help for people suffering from mental and emotional conditions
• Counselling Directory – find a counsellor near you
• Time to Change – a charity working to end the stigma of mental health illnesses
• Samaritans – 24 hour, confidential, emotional support for anyone in crisis
• The Mix – free, confidential helpline service for young people under 25 who need help but don’t know where to turn
• Magdalene Project – counselling in Rossendale
• Shout – offer a 24/7 free text support service
• Hub of Hope – Mental health support network. There is always hope… find support that’s right for you

Learning disabilities:

• MENCAP – national support for people with learning disabilities and their families
• Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities – helping people with learning disabilities to discover their personal goals.
• Learning Disability England – national charity supporting people with learning disabilities

Carers:

• Age UK – emotional, financial and practical support for carers
• Carers UK – support for unpaid carers who care for family and friends
• Turn2Us – financial support for carers

Domestic abuse:

• Changing Lives – for men, women and children at risk of domestic abuse in Blackburn and Darwen
• The Wish Centre – support for women, men and children affected by domestic abuse in Blackburn and Darwen
• HARV – support for women and children experiencing domestic violence in Hyndburn and Ribble Valley
• Safenet – support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse in East Lancs
• Letgo – support for people over 16 experiencing domestic abuse in North Lancs
• PDVS – support for adults and children experiencing domestic abuse in Preston
• The STAR Centre – support for women and families experiencing domestic abuse in Rossendale
• FCWA – support for women, men and children affected by domestic abuse in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

• The Queer Box – gender, sexuality and relationship diversity training & consultancy
• LGBTQ+ Definition Guide