Parent & Carer Peer Support
Peer support for parents and carers in Blackpool (including Fylde and Wyre)
Find support, share experiences, and build connections.
Are you a parent or carer in Blackpool? Parenting comes with its unique set of challenges, and sometimes, it helps to know you’re not alone. Our Parent & Carer Peer Support Programme offers a relaxed and welcoming environment where you can connect with other parents both virtually and in-person.
Shared Understanding:
Meet other parents and carers who’ve faced similar challenges, and build a network of support.
Safe Space to Share:
Talk openly about your experiences, worries, and triumphs in a judgment-free environment.
Lasting Connections:
Forge meaningful relationships with others who understand the ups and downs of parenting.
Join a Peer Support Group
Are you a parent or carer in Blackpool?
Meet others who understand the challenges of parenting, share experiences, and build lasting connections in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Informal and friendly sessions, supportive group discussions and peer support training.
What is Peer Support?
The Peer Support programme is an innovative, person-centred mental health initiative designed to support parents and carers across Blackpool. The programme offers multiple support routes from live virtual workshops to in-person support.
Contact us for more information or to make a referral
Parents/Carer Support Referral Form
Access our workshops
Lancashire Mind is hosting a series of free virtual and in-person workshops for families with children from age 5- 25. Parents, carers or guardians are welcome to join any or all of the workshops.
Please note: this service is for those living in Blackpool (including Fylde and Wyre).
Virtual drop-in sessions: Thriving Parents Open Space
Grab a brew and join us for a chat about all things parenting.
- 06/03/26 – 12.00pm: Join on Teams
- 09/03/26 – 4pm: Join on Teams
- 17/03/26 – 9.30am: Join on Teams
- 26/03/26 – 10am: Join on Teams
- 01/04/26 – 1pm: Join on Teams
- 09/04/26 – 9am: Join on Teams
- 17/04/26 – 11am: Join on Teams
- 20/04/26 – 4pm: Join on Teams
- 28/04/26 – 11am: Join on Teams
Thriving Parents Talk & Tools
- How to talk to your young person: 04/03/26 at 7pm: Join on Teams
- Misogyny: 18/03/26 at 7pm: Join on Teams
- Change: 01/04/26 at 7pm: Join on Teams
- Online Safety: 15/04/26 at 7pm: Join on Teams
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