Mental Health - Older Adults

Mental Health – Older Adults

We want to improve the knowledge, and understanding of all our residents relating to mental health and reduce the stigma attached to having a mental health issue. We want everyone to know where to go for help and support, whether they want to understand more about how they're feeling and find ways to feel better, or they want to support someone who's struggling.

Mental Health Campaigns for Older Adults

The Public Health Team takes a lead on a number of Mental Health campaigns every year in Blackburn with Darwen

Mental Health Services for Older Adults

Just like your physical health, your mental health can change as you get older. But mental health problems aren’t an inevitable part of getting older.

Mental Health Training for Older Adults

The Public Health Team commission organisations to provide residents, staff and volunteers with fully funded places on mental health training courses

Need to speak to someone now? Older Adults

If you’re in crisis and need to talk right now, there are many helplines staffed by trained people ready to listen.

Suicide Prevention – Older Adults

Support helplines