Crisis support
Lancashire Therapy operates on an appointment only basis and is not a crisis service. If you don't feel you can keep yourself safe right now, seek immediate help via the emergency services or present yourself to A&E.
Struggling with dark thoughts?
Refer to and follow your keep-safe plan if you have one, or speak to your trusted person and check out the staying alive phone app/or website below.
There is always someone to talk to...
The Samaritans are available 24/7, call them free on 116 123
Or find them online here: https://www.samaritans.org/
Local contacts for mental health support and social services:
- Blackburn, Hyndburn & Ribble Valley Crisis Team. Tel: 01254 226074
- Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Crisis Team. Tel: 01282 657222
- Chorley & West Lancashire Crisis Team. Tel: 01772 773525
- Preston & South Ribble Crisis Team. Tel: 01772 773433
- Blackburn with Darwen Emergency Duty Team. Tel: 01254 587547
- Lancashire CC (out of hours) Tel: 0300 123 6722
- local NHS urgent mental health helpline (England only) : https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/finld-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline or select button below.
National charitable organisations and services:
Or you can select the button below to access Mind's list of Mental Health helplines and access further information and support: