Local Services & Support

Cadas provides free and confidential services across Cumbria to people who are experiencing a drug and alcohol problem, and to those who support someone with a drug and/or alcohol problem. They offer information and advice, one to one support, fmaily support, mediation, and more.

CADAS have Centres in:

Carlisle - 01228 544140

Workington - 01900 608498

Barrow - 01229 811111

Kendal - 01539 725534

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Local meetings of AA can be found through the "Find a Meeting" function on their website.

The Carleton Clinic in Carlisle provides Hospital Services for people with mental health needs, learning disabilities and problems with substance misuse. 

FRANK helps you find out everything you might want to know about drugs (and some stuff you don't). For friendly, confidential advice, Talk to FRANK. Webchat, text, telephone, and email services available, as well an online information.

Safety Net Advice and Support Centre is an organisation with our clients at the centre of all that we do. We work with Children, Young People and Adults who have suffered Rape, Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence in Cumbria.

A national domestic violence charity, providing information, support, and a helpline.

Safety Net is a charity which supports the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria.
We offer advice, support, counselling and therapy to adults, children and young people, family and friends who have experienced, or been affected by, abuse and trauma. Our approach is trauma-informed, holistic and LGBT+ aware, working in partnership with other professionals and community groups, with the aim of improving wellbeing and quality of life.

Help with finding a lawyer free of charge, confidential legal aid advice service.

A national domestic violence charity, providing information, support, and a helpline.

Safety Net is a charity which supports the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria.
We offer advice, support, counselling and therapy to adults, children and young people, family and friends who have experienced, or been affected by, abuse and trauma. Our approach is trauma-informed, holistic and LGBT+ aware, working in partnership with other professionals and community groups, with the aim of improving wellbeing and quality of life.

Carlisle Eden Mind provide a range of services including Independant Mental Health Advocacy, Young Person's Advocacy, Mental Health Training, and Volunteering Opportunities.

Mind In Furness is the local mental health charity in Furness. They provide services including Women's Group, Men's Group, Hearing Voices Group, and Recovery Star Program.

CAMHS is a service for children, young people and families with significant, severe, complex or persistent emotional, mental health, psychological and/or relationship difficulties. 

SSAFA support covers both regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families, including anyone who has completed National Service. They know and understand the unique demands of service life, whether in the UK or overseas, and in times of need, we help to enable the Forces family to thrive.

Help with finding a lawyer free of charge, confidential legal aid advice service.

Safety Net Advice and Support Centre is an organisation with our clients at the centre of all that we do. We work with Children, Young People and Adults who have suffered Rape, Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence in Cumbria.

Victim Support is a charity that provides support and information to people affected by crime, including rape and sexual abuse, as a victim or a witness. The website provides details of local support branches.

A national domestic violence charity, providing information, support, and a helpline.

Growing Well is a free mental health service for adults (18 years +) in Cumbria, offering horticultural activity at our kitchen gardens, To find out more:

Growing Well Kendal
Low Sizergh Farm
Kendal
Cumbria LA8 8AE

Call: 07903 013648
Email: kendal@growingwell.co.uk

Growing Well at Tebay Services
Tebay Services Northbound
Tebay
Cumbria CA10 3SB

Call: 07512 316564 Email: tebay@growingwell.co.uk

Growing Well West Cumbria
Beck Green Nurseries
Cross Side
Egremont
Cumbria CA22 2AP

Call: 07512 316568
Email: egremont@growingwell.co.uk

SSAFA support covers both regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families, including anyone who has completed National Service. They know and understand the unique demands of service life, whether in the UK or overseas, and in times of need, we help to enable the Forces family to thrive.

A full list of the Services provided by the NHS in North Cumbria, with links to information on what each service provides, and how to contact them.

A full list of the Services provided by the NHS in South Cumbria, with links to information on what each service provides, and how to contact them.

Contact details for local Adult Social Care Offices in Westmoorland and Furness

Adult Social Care is responsible for providing you with help to access the care and support you need, giving information, signposting, advice, and assessments. They can also help any member of the public or family who is worried about the safety of a vulnerable adult living in Cumbria. If you are at risk or suspect someone is at risk, don't ignore it. Your first point of call should be your local Adult Social Care office.

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. They want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK

On average one man every two hours takes his life in the UK. It’s often said to be a factor is that men don’t talk. That’s why ANDYSMANCLUB was born. Established in 2016 by Luke Ambler, Andy’s brother-in-law, the aim of the club is to break down these stigmas, support men struggling, and lend a hand to suicide prevention.

Safety Net is a charity which supports the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria.
We offer advice, support, counselling and therapy to adults, children and young people, family and friends who have experienced, or been affected by, abuse and trauma. Our approach is trauma-informed, holistic and LGBT+ aware, working in partnership with other professionals and community groups, with the aim of improving wellbeing and quality of life.

A full list of the Services provided by the NHS in North Cumbria, with links to information on what each service provides, and how to contact them.

CAMHS is a service for children, young people and families with significant, severe, complex or persistent emotional, mental health, psychological and/or relationship difficulties. 

The Carleton Clinic in Carlisle provides Hospital Services for people with mental health needs, learning disabilities and problems with substance misuse. 

Patient, Advice & Liaison Service (PALS)
At this time we are operating a telephone, email and text service for patients and carers.

If you have any concerns, queries or require support please contact:

Email: pals@ncic.nhs.uk
Cumberland Infirmary office: 01228 814008
West Cumberland Hospital office: 01946 523818
Freephone: 0800 633 5547
Write to: PALS, Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY

Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (not including bank holidays)

PALS can help you in many ways. For example, they can:

help you with health related questions
tell you how to get more involved in your own healthcare
provide information on any of our services
signpost you to other organisations who might be able to help you
listen to your concerns and suggestions and take action
share your compliments with the right people
help to sort out problems quickly on your behalf
advise you on how to make a formal complaint
help you to seek independent advise about a complaint

Your local pharmacist can also give you expert and confidential advice and treatment without an appointment.

Westmorland General Hospital is operated by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - which provides a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services for around 350,000 people across North Lancashire and South Cumbria. Westmorland General Hospital's mental health unit (Kentmere) can be contacted on 01539 795204.

A full list of the Services provided by the NHS in South Cumbria, with links to information on what each service provides, and how to contact them.

South Cumbria Community Children and Young People’s Services

At every life stage it is important that we build physical activity into our daily routines and there's strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. Active Cumbria have a number of programmes to support your own physical activity and health

Growing Well is a free mental health service for adults (18 years +) in Cumbria, offering horticultural activity at our kitchen gardens, To find out more:

Growing Well Kendal
Low Sizergh Farm
Kendal
Cumbria LA8 8AE

Call: 07903 013648
Email: kendal@growingwell.co.uk

Growing Well at Tebay Services
Tebay Services Northbound
Tebay
Cumbria CA10 3SB

Call: 07512 316564 Email: tebay@growingwell.co.uk

Growing Well West Cumbria
Beck Green Nurseries
Cross Side
Egremont
Cumbria CA22 2AP

Call: 07512 316568
Email: egremont@growingwell.co.uk

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. They want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK

On average one man every two hours takes his life in the UK. It’s often said to be a factor is that men don’t talk. That’s why ANDYSMANCLUB was born. Established in 2016 by Luke Ambler, Andy’s brother-in-law, the aim of the club is to break down these stigmas, support men struggling, and lend a hand to suicide prevention.

A relaxed environment where individuals can come along for a cuppa, support eachother and have a chat on a weekly basis.

Healthy Hopes encourages new people to look at our facebook page which is regularly updated or contact us by email.

Available Locations:
The drop in sessions are based in Whitehaven, Wigton, Workington and Maryport. For more information on the specific times and places, have a look at there facebook or reach out via email

Online counselling for young people. 

A full list of the Services provided by the NHS in North Cumbria, with links to information on what each service provides, and how to contact them.

The Early Intervention In Psychosis Service (EIP) is a multidisciplinary, community mental health service that provides treatment and support to people experiencing, or at high risk of developing, psychosis.

CAMHS is a service for children, young people and families with significant, severe, complex or persistent emotional, mental health, psychological and/or relationship difficulties. 

South Cumbria Community Children and Young People’s Services

The aim of Carlisle Key is to help young people towards independent living.

Carlisle Key works with young people 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

They provide assistance and support within our drop in and housing service to alleviate the hardship and distress caused by homelessness, housing, financial and other related difficulties.

We empower young people by giving them the knowledge, support, and confidence they need so that they can live independently and take an active role in the local community.

Age UK work with and for older people in Carlisle and Eden to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. They offer information, advice, events, acitivities, day care, and more.

Age UK South Lakeland offer a wide range of services, from supporting older adults to stay independent, keeping fit and safe, to providing day services and lunch clubs. Their services are for anyone in South Lakeland who is aged 50 or above, and their carers

Alzheimers Society are there for anyone affected by dementia, and do everything they can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most. Services include dementia support, national helpline, dementia café, information programme and singing for the brain.

Alzheimers Society have local offices in many locations follow the link to find one near you - find my nearest 

At every life stage it is important that we build physical activity into our daily routines and there's strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. Active Cumbria have a number of programmes to support your own physical activity and health