Local services

Blackpool Council

Blackpool Council have a wealth of information on their website for health, social, community and childcare services on the Fylde coast: Residents|Blackpool Council services to residents


Citizens Advice Blackpool

Citizens Advice Blackpool provide support for benefits, work, debt and money, housing, immigration, health and more.  Blackpool Citizens Advice – Citizens Advice


Food Banks

Blackpool Council have options for support with food and other necessities on their webpage here: Help with food


FYI Directory

There is a wide variety of options available to you if you need healthcare or advice in Blackpool. Using the right service will mean that you are provided with the best advice and treatment as quickly and effectively as possible. Health, social care, childcare and community directory for the Fylde Coast – FYi Directory


Mental Health Support

Blackpool Talking Therapies

Open between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

Telephone: 01253 955700

Email: bfwh.talkingtherapies@nhs.net

The Light Lounge

Open 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm

Telephone: 01253 477745 / 07741 834840

Counselling in the community

Telephone: 08081 963483

Mankind Initiative

Helping men escape domestic abuse

Telephone: 01823 334 244

Fylde Cost Womens Aid

Telephone: 01253 596699

Open Monday – Thursday 9am – 8pm, Friday 9am – 9pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm – 9pm

Crisis Line / Initial response service

Telephone: 0800 953 0110

Available 24/7 , 7 days a week

The Samaritans

Telephone: 116 123

Available 24/7, 7 days a week


Sexual Health Services – Young people aged 25 and under

For sexual health concerns or support; Under 25s │ Blackpool and Lancashire Sexual Health Services