Prison leaver support
Leaving prison and getting back into the community can often be challenging and finding your way around systems, knowing where and how to get help can be overwhelming for many.
Local support organisations may help overcome some of the challenges and has been compiled to assist those who are settling back into Blackpool.
Fylde Coast Women's Aid
Advice and support to individuals living in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, stalking and child sexual exploitation.
Fylde Coast Women's Aid Specialist Male Project
FCWA male domestic violence advisor support for a man suffering from domestic abuse.
Lancashire Victim Services
Support to victims and witnesses of crime across the county.
Lancashire Women
A space for all women aged 16+
National Domestic Abuse helpline
Free, 24 hour Domestic Abuse helpline.
National Association for People Abused in Childhood
Support and signposting for adult survivors of domestic abuse.
24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse support line
Free, day or night helpline for people aged 16+
IAG/Career Connect
Person-centered careers support, advice and guidance for people on probation.
Interventions Alliance
Helping you to overcome your barriers.
IPS Employment Support service
For those in active treatment with the Horizon service.
Seasiders Learning Centre
An Adult Learning centre for people aged 19+
NACRO
Practical help and support through education, housing, justice, health and wellbeing services.
Rebuild with Hope
Supporting people with multiple barriers to employment.
The Platform
A youth skills hub that provides 16 to 24 year olds with the right tools, resources and guidance they need to prepare them for the future.
Blackpool Central Mosque and Islamic Community Centre
A community centre offering classes, seminars, events and activities of interest to Mosque members and the Muslim and non-Muslim community.
Blackpool Reform Synagogue
Blackpool Reform Jewish congregation.
Churches Together in Lancashire
Churches Together works with local councils and authorities, colleges and healthcare organisations to promote the wellbeing of the whole community.
Hindu Temple Society Blackpool
A diverse range of religious, spiritual, educational, social and cultural experiences.
St Thomas Church Comfort CAFE
Drop in session for homeless adults or those in need of hot food and a drink.
The Salvation Army
Drop in Day Centre for vulnerable adults having difficulties coping with life at a particular time.
Sacred Hearth Church
Emergency food for those in need.
CLEVR money
Beat the banks, avoid payday lenders, weekly pay stores and doorstep lenders and build your financial future with this local, ethical, not-for-profit financial co-operative.
Blackpool Citizens Advice
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.
Department of Work and Pensions
Benefit claims including eligibility, appeals, tax credits and Universal Credit.
Lancashire Women
Money and energy advice and support for women.
SSAFA The Armed Forces charity
Practical, financial and emotional support for service personnel, veterans and their families.
Step Change
Online 24/7 for help to be free from debt.
Veterans Gateway
Support for UK armed forces veterans and their families. You can talk to an adviser, Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm for information and referral support.
GamCare
Make changes to your gambling behaviours. Speak to a Helpline adviser, 24/7.
Gamblers Anonymous
Peer support groups through shared experience.
Gambling Harms Peer Support
A team of lived experience, who offer confidential support and guidance for people with gambling addiction and those affected by gambling.
Shelter
Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and poor housing.
Housing options
Housing options is a one-stop service for local people to provide housing related advice and help prevent homelessness.
JFH Recovery Homes
To support Blackpool’s families and individuals who are on their personal journey of recovery or family members impacted by addiction and recovery.
Mulberry Community Project
Mulberry Community Project is an independent, non-commissioned, supported housing project which provides abstinent based recovery housing for those in recovery from alcohol/drug misuse by providing secure housing, support and encouragement.
Veterans Gateway
Housing and homelessness support as a veteran.
Andy's man club
A weekly, free, peer to peer support group for men aged 18+
Lived experience team
A team with first hand experience of the challenges of homelessness, mental health, domestic abuse, Criminal Justice system and substance misuse.
Hub of Hope
A free, online, mental health App for people struggling with their mental health.
Lancashire Women
A Family Wellbeing service for women experiencing difficulties during pregnancy, birth or beyond.
Wellbeing and Mental Health helpline
Mental health support 24/7.
Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Veteran's Gateway
Support for UK armed forces veterans and their families.
Wellbeing helpline and texting service
A free, out of hours, Monday to Friday, 7pm to 11pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to midnight. A person-centered listening service for people requiring emotional support in relation to their own wellbeing and mental health or someone they know.
Find a GP
A GP practice is the main point of contact for general NHS healthcare.
Healthwatch Blackpool
Healthwatch Blackpool is the public voice for Health and Social Care, representing the views and experiences of people accessing services in Blackpool. They deliver projects and activities to the most vulnerable or those who are seldom heard.
Reconnect
A care after custody service to improve the continuity of care of people leaving prison or an immigration removal centre who have an identified health need.
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
24/7 Accident and Emergency Department.
Urgent Treatment and Walk-In Centre
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous
At AA, alcoholics help each other with group support through regular meetings.
Blackpool Substance misuse and sexual health services
Blackpool Adolescent Service provides free support for young people with drug, alcohol and sexual health issues. The service is available to all young people aged 10 to 24.
Horizon
Drug, Alcohol and Sexual Health support at Winestone House, 199 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3TG
Narcotics Anon
If you have a problem with drugs, we are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean.
Prison Leavers team
To contact a team member, freephone 0300 32 32 100 option 6
Renaissance UK Blackpool
Substance misuse and sexual health service at 102 Dickson Road, Blackpool.
The Lighthouse at Horizon
Dedicated alcohol support at Winstone House, 199 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3TG.
Amazing Graze
Amazing Graze supports those in our local community who are struggling with food poverty and are in social deprivation.
Blackpool and Fylde Street Angels
Free hot meal and takeaway food.
Blackpool's Voice
A charitable organisation working to help the homeless, rough sleepers and anyone in need.
Big food truck
The BIG FOOD TRUCK enables individuals and families to access food at a fraction of supermarket prices.
Helping Hearts
A community focused charity supporting people in need
Holy Cross
Free emergency food, hot meal and take away food Saturday 4.30pm to 6pm
St Thomas Comfort CAFE
Comfort C.A.F.E is a faith based group in Blackpool that runs a drop in session at St Thomas's Church, Caunce Street, every Tuesday for local people who are homeless or in need.
Lived experience team
A team with first hand experience of the challenges of homelessness, mental health, domestic abuse, Criminal Justice system and substance misuse.
The Salvation Army
The Bridge Project at the Salvation Army is a drop in Day Centre for homeless and vulnerable adults having difficulties coping with life at a particular time.
Warm Hubs across Blackpool
Welcoming places in Blackpool are at community groups, libraries and some local churches, halls and community cafes.