Online Resources and Helplines
Support for Parents
Family Lives National Helpline: 0808 800 222 (Monday to Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm
NSPCC National Helpline – Every child is worth fighting for – 0808 800 5000
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mental health and money advice
Institute of Health Visiting – Getting to know your baby
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Home Start – 01253 728615
Blackpool Adult Social Care – 01253 477592
Blackpool Young Carers – 01253 393748
Pregnancy & Postnatal
Baby Steps (Antenatal Classes) – email bfwh.babysteps@nhs.net
Baby & Child Clinics – 01253 798016
BLISS (National Premature Baby Support Charity) – 0808 8010322
National Lullaby Trust – 0808 8026868
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Action on Postpartum Psychosis – Signs and Symptoms of APP
Support for Dads
The Fatherhood Institute Sources of help
Blackpool Better Start Talking Dads FB Live
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm-midnight every day or chat online
BBC Tiny Happy People Activities for Dads
Money & Welfare – Local Helplines
Blackpool Walk-In Centre – 01253 953953
Blackpool Citizens Advice Bureau – 01253 308400
Blackpool Job Centre – 01253 615200
Lancashire Women’s Centre – Blackpool – 01253 290007
Mental Health Support
Mind – For your wellbeing – 0300 123 3393
Samaritans – If you’re having a difficult time – 116 123
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance- Maternal mental health guidance from MMHA members
Bereavement advice – 0808 808 1677
Lancashire Wellbeing and Mental Health Helpline
Mental Health Support and Resources for People Living in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Togetherall (previously Big White Wall )
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm-midnight every day or chat online
Blackpool CAMHS (Child Mental Health) 01253 951700
Domestic Abuse Support
Fylde Coast Men’s Support – 01253 596699
The Den (Children’s IDVA) – 01253 405959
For Baby’s Sake – For Baby’s Sake could help you make changes in your life and end hurtful or harmful behaviour that makes you feel scared or bad, so you can feel safe, respected and good about yourself. They also have a range of tools and resources might help you deal with difficult situations, find support, make changes or build resilience in yourself or your baby or children.
Fylde Coast Woman’s Aid – The Helpline, 01253 596699, will continue to operate and is open 9am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 9pm Friday and 12 noon to 9pm Saturday and Sunday.
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is open 24/7 and the number is 0808 2000 247
Refuge – Safety tips and advice for survivors
Women’s Aid – Advice and support for survivors
The Silent Solution What you need to do if you need urgent police help but can’t speak
Substance Misuse
The Hub Blackpool (under 25s)
Horizon Blackpool (25+) – 01253 752100
Smoke Free Life Blackpool – 01253 462436
Fun Resources for Families
Blackpool Park Rangers – Latest news on outdoor fun in Blackpool parks
Blackpool Libraries – Find out what’s happening at your local library!
Start 4 Life – Activity ideas for babies and toddlers
BBC Tiny Happy People – Activities to try with your child
Helpful Information
Blackpool Better Start
Find out what Blackpool Better Start is, and what we do!
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is a free multi-award winning pregnancy and parenting app! Download it today!
ACEs video
This short animation, produced by Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Public Health Wales, tells the story of a young boy growing up, and how his experience with Adverse Childhood Experiences has affected his life.
Journey to Resilience
Watch this fun and informational video about resilience and why it’s so important!