Shelter - Lancashire
Blackburn Central Library, Town Hall Street
Blackburn
BB2 1AG
Public phone: 0344 515 1831
Email: lancashire@shelter.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.shelter.org.uk
Service offered: We offer a wide range of specialist advice, support and guidance on all homelessness, housing, welfare benefit and debt issues. We also deliver advice funded by the Legal Aid Agency regarding specific homelessness and housing matters.
Target group: Anyone who is homeless or has a housing related problem. Anyone with debt or welfare benefit issues (Blackburn with Darwen only).
Area served: Lancashire
How to contact: Phone (0344 515 1831), email or drop-in (Suspended during coronavirus pandemic, please check website for up to date information) to arrange an appointment. Open Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Limited Parking for disabled drivers outside. Level entrance. Home visits/ telephone appointments for people unable to attend the office. Wheelchair Access to ground floor
Languages other than English: Language Line translation services
Charity number: 263710
Year established: 1999
Staffing: 8 Full Time, 11 Part-Time.
Public transport: 20 minutes’ walk from Blackburn train/ bus station.
Record last checked: 17 December 2020