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Support That Makes a Difference

We understand that the cost-of-living crisis and other personal challenges can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re facing financial stress, struggling with mental health or simply don’t know where to turn, we’re here to support you. 

We’ve gathered a list of trusted organisations that can offer support with financial worries and mental health. Whether you need practical advice or someone to talk to, help is just a call or click away.

Hub of Hope

Website: https://hubofhope.co.uk/

Hub of Hope is a mental health support database provided by the national charity Chasing the Stigma. It brings together local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services all in one place.

EAST LANCASHIRE 

NHS

Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/accessingmentalhealthsupport/east-lancashire

Telephone: 0800 0130 707

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides 24-hour access to mental health care, advice, support, and treatment. Residents of East Lancashire seeking mental health care, advice, or support can access these services at any time.

Lancashire Country Council Wellbeing Service 

Website: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/early-years-childcare-and-family-support/family-support/children-and-family-wellbeing-service/

The Lancashire County Council Wellbeing Service provides support for families of children and young people aged 0 to 19, as well as for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities up to age 25.

Mental Health Urgent Response Line (Lancashire & South Cumbria) 

Telephone: 0800 953 0110

The Mental Health Urgent Response Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is staffed by trained mental health professionals who provide assessments and referrals to appropriate services.

PAC 

Telephone: 01282 227649

Email: info@p-a-c.org.uk

PAC works across Pendle, Burnley and Rossendale on a range of projects that support people to build emotional resilience, improve their emotional health and wellbeing, make positive choices, enhance their education and employment prospects and move towards independent living.

Community Solutions 

Telephone: 01254 460080

Email: info@csnw.co.uk

Community Solutions continues to provide support through face-to-face interactions and relationship building, focusing on personal strengths to achieve holistic outcomes.

Community Grocery 

Telephone: 0161 946 9494

Email: hello@communitygrocery.org.uk

For just £5, you can become an annual member of the Community Grocery, giving you access to multiple food shops each week.

The Community Grocery receives surplus food from suppliers, including fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as packaged and canned goods. Members can shop for their entire family, enjoying affordable food while helping to reduce food waste.

CUMBRIA 

FirstStep 

Telephone: 0300 123 9122

FirstStep Psychological Wellbeing Services support adults who are struggling to cope, feeling low, anxious, stressed, worried, or experiencing difficulties with sleep.

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