Specialist support for women in
Explore our directory of women’s centres and specialised services available in Lancashire.
At the National Women’s Justice Coalition, we are committed to ensuring that every woman and girl involved with the criminal justice system receives access to high-quality, trauma-informed, and gender-specific services. Each organisation listed on the Women’s Services Map has been thoroughly reviewed and validated by the NWJC, with regular updates to maintain accuracy and relevance.
Women’s Centres inLancashire
This directory highlights women’s centres in Lancashire that provide a variety of specialized services tailored to meet the diverse needs of women and girls.
Services offered may include community support groups, clinics, programs, drop-ins, self-help workshops, prison-based and outreach services, as well as personalized casework support. These centres aim to address a range of support needs, such as Behavioural Support, Bereavement, Grief and Loss, Domestic Abuse, Education, Training and Employment, Family, Parenting and Relationships, Finance, Benefit and Debt, Mental Health, Peer to Peer, Perinatal, Physical Health & Wellbeing, Substance Misuse and Volunteering.
Click on each Centre’s name to learn more about their unique offerings and the specialized support they provide.
Lancashire Women Accrington Centre
Lancashire Women are a leading charity, with an average of 5000 Lancashire women accessing our services each year. We empower women to live safer, happier and more positive lives. We offer help with employment support, life skills, and also mental health and wellbeing support (1 to 1 sessions and group sessions). Lancashire Women Blackpool Centre
Lancashire Women are a leading charity, with an average of 5000 Lancashire women accessing our services each year. We empower women to live safer, happier and more positive lives. We offer help with employment support, life skills, and also mental health and wellbeing support (1 to 1 sessions and group sessions). Lancashire Women Burnley Centre
Lancashire Women are a leading charity, with an average of 5000 Lancashire women accessing our services each year. We empower women to live safer, happier and more positive lives. We offer help with employment support, life skills, and also mental health and wellbeing support (1 to 1 sessions and group sessions). Lancashire Women Preston Centre
Lancashire Women are a leading charity, with an average of 5000 Lancashire women accessing our services each year. We empower women to live safer, happier and more positive lives. We offer help with employment support, life skills, and also mental health and wellbeing support (1 to 1 sessions and group sessions).Support for women in Lancashire with Behavioural Support challenges
Behavioural support services are dedicated to empowering women by building their confidence and offering practical tools to address challenges such as social anxiety and relationship issues. These services also aid women and girls in cultivating emotional coping strategies and adopting positive social behaviours.
POW: Mental Health and Wellbeing support
A person centred approach to improve the wellbeing of the client via talking therapy, offering one to one counselling, groups and peer-led support. Available for women who live in live in Blackpool and Fylde. NHS Talking Therapies East Lancashire
Lancashire Women are a provider of NHS Talking Therapies in East Lancashire including Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington, Ribble Valley and Rossendale. What are Talking Therapies? Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. LW Steps to Confidence
We aim to give you the tools you need to make positive change within a safe and supportive space. LW Steps to Confidence
We aim to give you the tools you need to make positive change within a safe and supportive space. LW Snap Back Dependency & Recovery Support
We can support women to reduce barriers to accessing and engaging with support to help keep women in recovery from Alcohol and drug dependency. LW Snap Back Dependency & Recovery Support
We can support women to reduce barriers to accessing and engaging with support to help keep women in recovery from Alcohol and drug dependency. LW Energy Advice (including bills and energy saving tips)
Lancashire Women offer FREE support to help you stay warm, whilst reducing your energy bills. This service is available to women, families and vulnerable people across Lancashire. Our service also includes a female handy person who can help with small jobs around the house. LW Energy Advice (including bills and energy saving tips)
Lancashire Women offer FREE support to help you stay warm, whilst reducing your energy bills. This service is available to women, families and vulnerable people across Lancashire. Our service also includes a female handy person who can help with small jobs around the house. LW Move Forward
Are you ready to move forward into work? Our Move Forward programme offers One to one employment support at our Preston Centre. Whether you took a career break to raise a family, devoted your time to caregiving or have a long-term health condition, we understand the unique challenges you face. LW Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt)
Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt) Lancashire Women offer FREE impartial, non-judgmental advice to women in Lancashire if you are worried about any aspect of debt. Our highly qualified Money Advice team are FCA regulated and IMA Certified and have over 50 years of experience among us. LW Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt)
Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt) Lancashire Women offer FREE impartial, non-judgmental advice to women in Lancashire if you are worried about any aspect of debt. Our highly qualified Money Advice team are FCA regulated and IMA Certified and have over 50 years of experience among us. LW Snap Back Dependency & Recovery Support
We can support women to reduce barriers to accessing and engaging with support to help keep women in recovery from Alcohol and drug dependency. LW Energy Advice (including bills and energy saving tips)
Lancashire Women offer FREE support to help you stay warm, whilst reducing your energy bills. This service is available to women, families and vulnerable people across Lancashire. Our service also includes a female handy person who can help with small jobs around the house. LW Snap Back Dependency & Recovery Support
We can support women to reduce barriers to accessing and engaging with support to help keep women in recovery from Alcohol and drug dependency. LW Steps to Confidence
We aim to give you the tools you need to make positive change within a safe and supportive space. NHS Talking Therapies – East Lancashire
Talking therapies are psychological treatments for mental and emotional problems like stress, anxiety and depression. There are lots of different types of talking therapy, but they all involve working with a trained therapist. This may be one-to-one, in a group, online or over the phone. It is open to women who are registered with a GP in East Lancashire. LW Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt)
Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt) Lancashire Women offer FREE impartial, non-judgmental advice to women in Lancashire if you are worried about any aspect of debt. Our highly qualified Money Advice team are FCA regulated and IMA Certified and have over 50 years of experience among us. LW Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt)
Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt) Lancashire Women offer FREE impartial, non-judgmental advice to women in Lancashire if you are worried about any aspect of debt. Our highly qualified Money Advice team are FCA regulated and IMA Certified and have over 50 years of experience among us. Mental Health One to One Support
POW is a project in Blackpool. It supports women’s mental health and wellbeing by offering one-to-one counselling, courses and peer-led support. Blackpool Centre is a women-only space just a short walk from Blackpool town centre on Church Street (Near the Salvation Army) We are open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday for pre-booked appointments and groups. LW Steps to Confidence
We aim to give you the tools you need to make positive change within a safe and supportive space. LW Energy Advice (including bills and energy saving tips)
Lancashire Women offer FREE support to help you stay warm, whilst reducing your energy bills. This service is available to women, families and vulnerable people across Lancashire. Our service also includes a female handy person who can help with small jobs around the house.Support for women in Lancashire with Mental Health challenges
Women and girls dealing with poor mental health, including anxiety, depression, or self-harm, require specialist intervention. Services offer access to mental health professionals, counselling, and therapeutic support. They help develop personalised care plans, facilitate crisis management, and refer women to suitable services to improve mental health outcomes and overall wellness.
Support for women in Lancashire with Peer to Peer challenges
Peer-to-peer and mentoring services are instrumental in empowering women by linking those with similar experiences in the criminal justice system. These services offer valuable opportunities for women to engage in volunteer work or find paid employment, fostering connection and personal growth.
Support for women in Lancashire with Bereavement, Grief and Loss challenges
For women dealing with bereavement, grief, and loss, accessing emotional support and counselling can be essential for their healing journey. Grief counselling, talking therapy, and group support offer comfort and guidance as women navigate their sorrow.
Support for women in Lancashire with Education, Training and Employment challenges
Services dedicated to supporting women and girls with accessing and engaging in education, training, or employment opportunities play a crucial role in helping them transition from prison. These services assist with finding paid and voluntary work, managing unemployment, and navigating the challenges of disclosing criminal convictions to re-enter the job market or educational settings.
Support for women in Lancashire with Family, Parenting and Relationships challenges
Designed to support women in managing their caring and parenting responsibilities as well as interpersonal relationships, these specialist services address the challenges associated with family, partners, friends, and colleagues. The programmes aim to provide guidance and assistance in navigating these complex relationships.
Support for women in Lancashire with Finance, Benefit and Debt challenges
Many women face stress, anxiety, and difficulty related to their finances, benefits, and debt. Specialist services in finance, benefits, and debt management provide essential support, including financial advice, debt relief solutions, assistance with benefit entitlements, and referrals to professional advice and support schemes to help alleviate financial hardship.
Support for women in Lancashire with Perinatal challenges
For women who are pregnant, new mothers, or have babies and toddlers under two, obtaining appropriate antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal support is vital. Specialist services cater to those separated from their children, involved with children’s social care, and pregnant women in prison or in mother and baby units, including those at risk of removal.
Support for women in Lancashire with Physical Health & Wellbeing challenges
Maintaining physical health and wellbeing is crucial for women to heal, grow, and thrive. These women’s centres and specialist services are dedicated to helping women and girls build and sustain healthy habits. They offer support in improving fitness, engaging in exercise, practising mindfulness and self-care, ensuring balanced eating and sleeping, and enjoying fulfilling hobbies and activities, all while promoting self-worth.
Support for women in Lancashire with Substance Misuse challenges
These services are designed to support women and girls dealing with addiction, drug, alcohol, or substance dependency. They offer assistance for those undergoing cessation or intervention treatments, recovering from addiction, or experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol, or unsafe substances. Support is also available for individuals identifying as recovering addicts.
Support for women in Lancashire with Domestic Abuse challenges
Women and girls facing domestic violence and abuse can find crucial support through services designed to address the physical, emotional, financial, and logistical effects of abuse. These services provide a structured approach to safety, escape from abusive relationships, and rebuilding a life free from fear.
Support for women in Lancashire with Volunteering challenges
Engaging in volunteer work allows women and girls to contribute to worthwhile community projects while developing new skills and experiences. Volunteering helps them build professional networks, meet new people, and access training and personal development resources. It also offers potential pathways to gainful employment.