Brighter Futures - Blackburn Library

£1 per session

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Blackburn With Darwen - Head Office's catchment area.

Email: enquiries@ageukbwd.org.uk
Telephone: 01254 266620
Website: https://www.ageuk.org/blackburnwithdarwen

Older people can find life difficult to manage sometimes if they have health conditions, live alone or have recently had a significant life event. Our friendly informal social support sessions for people aged 65+ years who have a mental health diagnosis and may be struggling can help. The sessions are run from a variety of venues across the borough offering a brew, company and activities such as quizzes in small group sessions with no pressure to join in.

Why Choose Us

⭐ Trained staff and volunteers
⭐ Welcoming non judgmental environment
⭐ Informal friendly groups
⭐ Activities

What We Offer

✅Small groups
✅Topical discussion
✅Access to more specialist mental health services

Eligibility

This service is suitable for people aged 65+ who have a mental health diagnosis- it is not a drop in group

How the service helps?

'Its a great service, so laid back and relaxed which transfers itself to me. I have laughed for the first time in a long time and have made new friends'