Mental health
Blackburn with Darwen social services department, in partnership with Blackburn and Darwen Primary Care Trust, commissions and provides a wide range of services to, and support for, people with mental illness and their carers.
Primary treatment will probably be in the hands of someone's own GP, but they may be referred on to specialist community teams who work together with service users to promote independence, confidence and a better quality of life.
Among the services available to anyone with mental health problems are:
- Initial assessment and advice from a specialist brief intervention team (ABIT)
- Continued help from a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
- Individual care co-ordinators
- Support with employment opportunities
- Advice and assistance with housing and welfare
- Training in basic skills
Service users are encouraged to play their part and make their views known.
For further information about the services and support available, please contact us.
Useful links
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Educational psychologists offer consultation, advice and training on how schools and parents/carers might help children to become more successful.
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Find out about the work of the educational psychology team.
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Mental capacity and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Information about 'Enduring Power of Attorney' (EPA), which allows someone else to manage your finances if you are mentally incapacitated.
Related Links
- Contact social care services
Information about how to contact social care services and how to comment or complain.
- A practical guide for disabled people or carers: Where to find information, services and equipment
This guide is published by the Department of Health. It provides accurate up-to-date information about rights and services for disabled people, older people, people with mental health problems and carers.
- Lancashire Care Trust
The Lancashire Care Trust provides mental health services.
- Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust
Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust is responsible for GPs, NHS Dentists, Opticians, Pharmacists and Community medical services.