Samaritans Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre
The local branch of Samaritans, part of the free, confidential listening line open 24 hours a day on 116 123.
Samaritans Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre is the town's branch of the national Samaritans listening service. Trained volunteers answer calls day and night, every day of the year.
What they offer
A confidential, non-judgemental space to talk about whatever is on your mind. You don't need to be suicidal to call. People ring about loneliness, relationships, coming out, family rejection, money, grief and anything else that feels too heavy to carry alone.
Samaritans won't tell you what to do. They will listen and help you think things through.
When and where
- Phone 116 123 at any time, 24 hours a day. It is free from mobiles and landlines.
- The local branch is at 16 Edward Street, in the town centre.
How to get in touch
- Free national line: 116 123.
- The branch line, 0330 094 5717, is charged at local rates.
Good to know
- Calling 116 123 doesn't show up on your phone bill.
- Samaritans volunteers are trained to listen to people of every background, including LGBTQ+ callers. If you would prefer to talk to someone from the community, Switchboard and LGBT Foundation run LGBTQ+ helplines, though not around the clock.
- If you are in immediate danger, call 999. For urgent mental health help in Lancashire, the NHS crisis line is free on 0800 953 0110, or call NHS 111 and choose option 2.