Our Offer
At Better Minds Blackpool we strive to offer early intervention and support to children, young people and their families by coordinating local services including education, health, social care and other professionals and facilitating their needs in order to achieve positive outcomes for our services users and the professionals that work with them. Our aim is to provide the physical spaces and activities which improve mental health and wellbeing as well as access to services which can provide a holistic and family centred approach to relieving family crisis.
Support and Mentorship
Family support and mentoring are crucial for the growth and development of individuals as well as families as a whole. Whether it's providing emotional support or guidance to other services, having a strong support system can make all difference. At Better Minds, we strive to provide resources and programs that promote healthy family relationships and personal growth helping to build a foundation for you and your loved ones. The Better Minds family always engage with our community to provide services and events which are relevant and valued by our users.
Therapeutic Intervention
Our therapeutic gaming offer are an effective means of promoting mental health. These interventions encompass a diverse range of activities, such as pool, snooker, table football and our golf simulation room which allows us to work with individuals to mentor and support you through difficult times. By integrating these activities into a comprehensive, holistic care plan, individuals can experience a notable improvement in general mood, a reduction in stress, and an enhancement of problem solving and resilience. As well as having fun!
Outreach Crisis Support Services
Outreach Family Support provides you and your loved ones with the intensive, crisis support you need. Our team of professionals is dedicated to helping families navigate difficult times and find the resources they need to thrive. Whether you're dealing with a crisis as a family or just need someone to talk to for parental advice, we're here for you. Contact today or make a self -referral to learn more about our services. We can meet with you either in our offices, the community or in your home to discuss your needs. We will provide you with a space and the time to consider a holistic and family centred needs assessment and address how this can be implemented.
Wrongful hospital and police intervention
Criminalising children and young people and wrongful hospitalisation often seems the only way however it is also our belief that it is entirely preventable, with an approach which strongly adopts that all presenting behaviours to be a communication of need it is possible to prevent the escalation of criminal activity and the step down from hospital mental health support to community integration. We are therefore open to working with Parents, Carers and Professionals in order to continue to promote this theory.
How We Support Our Families...
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Liaise with school SENDCo
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Attend meetings relating to suspensions
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Support with permanent exclusions
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Advice on your rights regarding your child's education
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Support with considering home educating your children
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Help with free school uniform
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We help you to improve attendance
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We support EHCP applications
EDUCATION
SOCIAL CARE
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We can work with professionals around you and your family
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Support you in child in need meetings
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Attend child protection meeting with you
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Support you to make positive changes for your family
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Coordinate services and to offer advice and support around benefits (PIP/DLA/CA)
HEALTH
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Help you to attend medical appointments
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Advise how to arrange referrals to CAMHS and adult mental health support
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Provide referral to community counselling services
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Help you to register with health services such as GP
