Children, Young People and Families
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Here you’ll find friendly, local services that support children, young people, and families across East Lancashire with their wellbeing and mental health.
Lancashire Mind
Whether you’re aged 5–18 or supporting someone that age, Lancashire Mind’s CYP service is here to listen, support, and help you find the right tools for your mental health and wellbeing.
East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Services (ELCAS)
Supports children and young people up to age 18 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Barnardo’s THRIVE Service
Provides one-to-one sessions, group work, and counselling for children and young people aged 5–18 (or up to 25 with special education needs) across Lancashire.
Home-Start East Lancashire
Here to support parents, children, and families with a range of services to help make life a little easier.
Primary Care Network (PCN)
Primary Care Networks are part of the NHS Long term plan, to support GP practices to work together with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services. These are known as Primary Care Networks.
- If your GP is in Pendle East PCN (Colne, Barnoldswick, Earby) learn more here
- If your GP is in Pendle West PCN (Nelson, Brierfield, Barrowford) learn more here
Remember - you're never alone. Whatever you or your family are going through, there’s always someone ready to listen and help you find your way forward.