A range of services is available in Blackburn with Darwen for those who have been bereaved by suicide.
https://www.healthierlsc.co.uk/suicide/bereaved
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A range of services is available in Blackburn with Darwen for those who have been bereaved by suicide.
AMPARO
AMPARO offers emotional and practical support for those affected by a suspected suicide (family members, friends or colleagues).
- Email: amparo.service@listening-ear.co.uk
- Phone: 0330 088 9255
- Website: listening-ear.co.uk/amparo
Papyrus
Papyrus offers support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress – particularly teenagers and young adults.
- Telephone: 0800 068 41 41
- Text: 07786 209697
- Available: Monday to Friday, 10am til 10pm. Saturday and Sunday, 2pm til 10pm. Bank holidays, 2pm til 5pm
East Lancashire Hospice
East Lancashire Hospice offer bereavement support on a one-to-one or drop in basis, for those bereaved under any circumstances.
- Email: info@eastlancshospice.org.uk
- Phone: 01254 287000
- Website: eastlancshospice.org.uk/bereavement-support-service
There are also a range of services available if you are struggling with your own mental health.
Togetherall
Togetherall is an anonymous, online mental health support service accessible to over 16s across BWD.
Website: togetherall.com | Available: 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Samaritans
Samaritans provide a safe place for anyone struggling to cope, whoever they are, however they feel, whatever life has done to them.
- Telephone: 116 123
- Availability: 24 hours a day, every day of the year
- Website: samaritans.org
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) Mental Health Crisis Line
If you need urgent help as you are in mental health distress, then there is always someone you can call.
The Mental Health Crisis line is staffed by trained mental health professionals who are able to provide assessment and referrals to appropriate services – ring it if you need to access services or for advice about someone who needs treatment/support.
Telephone: 0800 953 0110 | Available: 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) Wellbeing and Mental Health text service
A confidential and anonymous service that aims to support the people of Lancashire and South Cumbria’s wellbeing and mental health by providing emotional support to people who prefer to communicate by text.
Website: lscft.nhs.uk/texting-service | Text HELLO to: 07860 022846
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) Wellbeing and Mental Health Line
The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Wellbeing and Mental Health Helpline is a freephone, out of hours, person-centred listening environment for people requiring emotional support in relation to their own mental health or that of someone they know.
Telephone: 0800 915 4640 | Available: Monday – Friday 7pm until 11pm. Saturday – Sunday 12pm until Midnight.
