Samaritans of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley
Contact details
Samaritans of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley
105 New Park Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 1DF
Public phone: 116 123 (this number is free to call) / 01254 662424 (local call charges apply)
Email: jo@samaritans.org / blackburn@samaritans.org
Website URL: http://www.samaritans.org/branches/blackburn/
General information
Service offered: Telephone helpline (116 123) operating 24 hours a day offering emotional support for anyone in crisis. Offers a listening service to people who are isolated, feel in despair or who are suicidal. Open for drop-in visits daily. The national Samaritans number (116 123) can also put callers through without delay to their nearest unengaged branch.
Target group: People who feel in despair or are suicidal.
Area served: Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley.
How to contact: Phone/Email. Drop-in (Limited, please check website for up to date information)
Availability
Monday: 24 hour phone, 9am - 11am / 1pm - 4pm / 7pm - 9pm visits
Tuesday: 24 hour phone, 9am - 11am / 1pm - 4pm / 7pm - 9pm visits
Wednesday: 24 hour phone, 10am - 2pm / 7pm - 9pm visits
Thursday: 24 hour phone, 9am - 2pm / 7pm - 9pm visits
Friday: 24 hour phone, 11am - 2pm / 7pm - 9pm visits
Weekends: Sat/Sun 24 hour phone, Sat 9am - 12noon / 6pm - 9pm visits , Sun 9pm - 12noon / 6pm - 9pm visits
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: On street parking, ramped entrance, accessible first floor for both visitors and volunteers.
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 1170711
Year established: 1969
Staffing: 105 volunteers.
Public transport: Within walking distance from the town centre.
Record last checked: 18 July 2025