Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support Directory
This directory provides students, parents and carers with key local and national services that support mental health, wellbeing, safeguarding, housing, food support and family support across Blackpool.
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
CAMHS
Specialist NHS mental health support for young people.
Phone: 0800 121 776
Kooth
Free online counselling for young people.
https://www.kooth.com
Young Minds
Mental health support for young people and parents.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk
Compass Bloom
Early mental health intervention service working with schools.
SHINE
Mental health support team supporting young people in schools.
Samaritans
24 hour emotional support.
Phone: 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org
NHS Mental Health
Information and advice about mental health support.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health
Crisis & Emergency Support
Emergency Services
Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger.
NHS 111
Urgent health advice including mental health support.
CASHER Crisis Team
Emergency mental health support through the CAMHS pathway.
Domestic Abuse Support
Fylde Coast Women’s Aid
Domestic abuse support and refuge.
Helpline: 01253 596699
https://fcwa.co.uk
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
24 hour support line.
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Drug & Alcohol Support
Horizon Young People's Service
Drug and alcohol support for young people.
Phone: 01253 205157
https://www.horizonblackpool.uk
Talk to Frank
National drug advice service.
https://www.talktofrank.com
Housing & Homelessness Support
Blackpool Council Housing Options
Emergency housing and homelessness advice.
Phone: 01253 477760
Streetlife
Support and accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25.
Phone: 01253 294477
https://wearestreetlife.org
Homeless Action
Supported accommodation services.
https://homelessaction.org
Shelter
National housing advice charity.
https://www.shelter.org.uk
Food Banks & Financial Support
Blackpool Food Bank
Emergency food parcels.
Phone: 01253 358842
https://www.blackpoolfoodbank.co.uk
Street Angels
Community support including food and essential supplies.
https://www.bfstreetangels.org
Blackpool Council Cost of Living Support
Financial and cost of living advice.
https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
Bereavement Support
Child Bereavement UK
Support for bereaved children and families.
https://www.childbereavementuk.org
Winston’s Wish
Support for grieving children and young people.
https://www.winstonswish.org
Online Safety & Exploitation Support
CEOP
Report online abuse or grooming.
https://www.ceop.police.uk
NSPCC
Online safety advice for parents and children.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk
Internet Matters
Guidance for parents about online safety.
https://www.internetmatters.org
Youth & Community Support
Blackpool Youth Services
Youth activities and support programmes across Blackpool.
The Mix
Support for under 25s including mental health, relationships and wellbeing.
https://www.themix.org.uk
Young Carers Support
Support for young people caring for family members.
https://carers.org
SEND & Family Support
Blackpool Local Offer
Information for families with children who have special educational needs or disabilities.
https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/localoffer
Contact
Support for families with disabled children.
https://contact.org.uk