Support Groups in Gainsborough.

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention. Gainsborough based charity for  Mental Health and Suicide Prevention with initiatives in other  parts of Lincolnshire and Humberside. Offering 24hour support on  0300 3650019. Visit  https://www.beardedfishermen.org.uk for more information.

Listen to the Bearded Fishermen on the radio, see their website for details. Contact 01427 433009 or find them at 20 Market Place, Gainsborough, or email info@beardishermen.org.uk  for more information.

 “Forget Me Not Friends” is a friendship group for people who have lost someone and need something to fill the gap in their daily life. Tea, cake and chat are on offer. The group meet at 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month at All Saints Church, Church Street, Gainsborough. Contact Fiona (01427 238221) for further information.

Fighting Fit is a physical activity programme designed to support people living with or recovering from cancer. The focus is on low-impact fitness to help maintain or increase activity at a pace that suits them and build back key components of health (such as balance, posture, strength, and flexibility), and enhance overall quality of life

These are group sessions where you can connect with people with shared experiences and there is the opportunity to stay for a drink and chat. *No need to be a Leisure Centre member. The first 10 sessions are free, then there is a charge of £3.75 per session. 

Do you run a local Support Group? If you would like to be included on this page please get in touch. There is no cost to do this. 

Contact details are on the Contact page. Looking forward to hearing from you.

GamCare offers help, support and advice for those struggling with gambling issues. The organisation also supports families and individuals close to those struggling. GamCare East Midlands covers the Gainsborough area. Call 01522 274880.

GamCare also runs programmes  specifically for women  struggling with gambling and who may be at risk of harm. Contact Sarah Franklin  07308 510237.

Laybo's Legacy. 

“In May 2019 we lost our dear Leighton to suicide. We always thought he loved life. Mental illness has no boundaries and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or race....  Our vision is to help all bereaved families living within Gainsborough and the surrounding area, who have lost a family member to suicide receive the financial assistance they need. 

"The hole that Leighton left in our lives will never be filled, but the joy we gain by getting together, sharing memories with friends and family, by organising events in his memory are so precious – it’s important to us to keep his spirit alive, so we can help break the stigma that surrounds mental health together!"  For details of Laybo's Legacy Charity  visit    

Lindsey ageUK offers a wide range of services for the elderly. " We can provide you with social welfare advice on pension-age benefits and matters regarding housing, health and care." 

"We can help you meet new people, make new friends, and take part in social activities in your local area. Our befriending volunteers offer regular telephone calls and home visits."

Lindsey ageUK also offers digital support and training and can temporarily loan equipment for those who want to get started. The charity is working hard to offer advice on Fraud and Scams and is happy to give talks to groups (however small) on how to tackle these growing issues.     

To find out about any of the services provided or volunteering opportunities available visit www.ageuk.org.uk/lindsey or email info@ageuklindsey.co.uk or phone 01507 524242.

Lincolnshire Sensory Services offers free support and advice for  all Lincolnshire residents with Hearing and Vision loss in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council. This includes advice, hearing aid maintenance and cleaning, and free batteries for NHS hearing aids.

The service runs “Hear to Help” drop-in sessions on alternate Tuesdays 1pm-3pm at the Gainsborough Methodist Church in North Street. Please note the service can only support NHS issued aids. Please bring your NHS number with you. For mor information visit: www.lincolnshiresensoryservices.org.uk  or phone: 03333 202 667. 

The Night Light Cafe opened last year in Gainsborough. A non-clinical, out of hours support service for people experiencing a crisis in their mental health. The Night Light Cafe offers an out of hours support service.

 It can be accessed at the new Connexions Hub at 100 Church Street on Monday evenings from 6 -9 pm and Thursday evenings at Riverside Training (behind the Post Office in Market Street) from 6pm - 9pm.  For more details phone 0300 011 1200 or visit the Night Light Cafe Gainsborough Facebook.

The Gainsborough Branch of the Royal British Legion provides vital support for the Armed Forces community. 

Monthly meetings are held at the Trent Port pub and restaurant on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome.  If you need help or would like to join visit www.britishlegion.org.uk. 

The Lincolnshire Integrated Sexual Health Service offers treatment, advice and support around contraceptive health, STI's and HIV. 

The service runs two sessions per week in Gainsborough. Appointments can be booked online or phone 01522 309309.