We are With You is a national charity providing support for drug and alcohol misuse, and mental health issues. This service is for adults and young people. Visit
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk We are With You have a branch in Gainsborough.
If the Gainsborough Office is closed, please ring 01522 305518.
Alcoholics Anonymous are long established and offer a wide range of support for sufferers, family and friends. For more details visit https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk The service also has a chat line manned by experienced staff who can offer guidance and support.
Please ring before attending.
If you suffer from Asthma or COPD the Gainsborough Asthma + Lung support group can help.
The group meets on the second Monday of each month at Pillard House, Primrose Street, from 2-4pm. All are welcome and meetings are free. Just turn up or contact Mick Ward on 07796 180797 for more details.
Autism Family Support Hub for parents and children. "The aim of the hub is to offer support and a safe space for families who have children on the autism spectrum."
Drop in sessions are usually held on the first Saturday of the month 2pm - 4pm at GAPA in Riseholme Rd, Gainsborough DN21 1NL. No need to book. Contact Dawn on dawn.vamplew@aem.org.uk for more details.
PAACT is a Lincolnshire based support group, run by parents of autistic children.
Visit http://www.paactsupport.com for more information. Email: paact@paactsupport.com or mobile 07840 569 368.
“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.
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.
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.
The Gainsborough Cancer Support Group is partnered with Macmillan Cancer and offers support to those affected by cancer or supporting or caring for someone who is. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 10.00 – 12.00 at The Venue (Roses – North Warren Rd). For more information call on 07707 707140 we’ll be pleased to hear from you. Or email us at: gcsgroup46@gmail.com
If you are a carer of any age, Carers First are there for you. Free service. Visit https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/lincolnshire or telephone 01522 782224.
"Our One to One Telephone Befriending Service helps tackle feelings of loneliness and isolation. Many, often older, people living in their own homes can become isolated and lonely, but with our regular telephone calls, Community Befriending Service can help by offering a friendly chat & listening ear. We currently offer telephone befriending in Gainsborough and WLDC area."
For more information telephone 07300 869408. *The Community Befriending Services also offer volunteer opportunities.
Fun & friendly support for vulnerable individuals. “Our mission is to enable vulnerable people, adults and families, to access services and support which will allow them to live the life of their choice and help them achieve their full potential.
Weekly “Get Creative” club. Sessions are every Thursday 1.30pm – 3.30pm at Gainsborough library. A chance to try something new! For more information and details of other services ring 07300 869408.
Community Wheels offer a transport service to those without transport to get to hospitals and doctors’ appointments. They will pick up clients, stay and then return them home. Drivers give their time for free, but make a mileage charge, to cover their petrol. Some journeys are out of the county.
Community Wheels are based in Gainsborough House. 18 Parnell Street and are open 10am - 3pm. For more details contact 01427 611441.
For Dementia carers and sufferers. The West Lindsey Dementia Support Group meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly 10am-12am at the Gainsborough Methodist Church for refreshment, advice, and friendship. For details contact Jean Male 01427 613033 or Mavis Wharton 01777 816751.J
A support group for people with depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. Meetings are free and refreshments are provided. Please note from Tuesday 12th Sept 2023 meetings will be held from 12 - 2pm at the Uphill Community Centre, Riseholme Rd, DN21 1NJ. For more details email Heather empoweringlisteningproject@gmail.com
Fibromyalgia Support Group meets up on the first Thursday of each month at The Venue, Roses Sports Ground. From 11.30am – 1.30pm. For more details contact Paul Birkitt 07469 820892.
Edan Lincs (End Domestic Abuse Now) offers support for sufferers of Domestic Abuse. They offer a wide range of services, help and advice for sufferers or those who are aware of people suffering.
For more details and to self refer on line visit https://edanlincs.org.uk/ Alternatively phone 01522 510041 for confidential advice. EDAN will always listen.
New Support Group for Gainsborough starting up in April 2024. Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Services will be hosting monthly sessions for anyone experiencing Domestic Abuse in whatever form. Sessions are held at Gainsborough Library on the 3rd Weds of each month from 1pm - 3pm. Speak to any member of the library staff to book a slot
Alternatively visit https://ldass.org.uk or phone 01522 510041 9am-5pm Mon to Fri. The website covers a whole range of support available. National 24hr Helpline number 0808 2000 247
BRIC (Building Resilience in Communities) is based in Britannia House, Marshall's Yard. BRIC offers support for families. "Happier Families is support for your family to enable you to feel less isolated, healthier, and happier together".
“Our Family Support Mentors can offer you weekly home-visits, remote support via telephone, video chat or messaging, or through one of BRIC’s community-based activities.” To find out more visit www.bric.org.uk tel 01507 308030, or email enquiries@bric.org.uk
Long Covid peer support group. Support for people living with long Covid and other long term debilitating illnesses. 3pm - 5pm on Wednesdays. Courses run at CLIP. For more information contact 01427 677377 or 07498 990518.
CLIP is based at The Bridge Learning Centre, 142 Bridge Street, Gainsborough DN21 1LP.
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
The Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society is a very active society offering a wide range of services for those who are blind or have impaired vision.
The Society has a support group in Gainsborough. For more information visit www.llbs.co.uk
Email: info@llbs.co.uk
Call: 01507 605604.
Stop Loan Sharks offers help for anyone who is struggling with loan sharks. 24hr help is available. Visit www.stoploansharks.co.uk to find out what they can do for you.
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.
Song & a Sandwich (Memory café with singing). Drop-in every Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm.
To find out more or book a place tel 01427 677377. CLIP is based at The Bridge Learning Centre, 142 Bridge Street, Gainsborough DN21 1LP.
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 Stepping Stone Theatre for Mental Health is run by Bill and Kate Rogers. Podcasts are a regular feature where a whole range of mental health issues are discussed. They also run a weekly social singalong group and a weekly walking group, (details found on the Wellbeing page).
Bill and Kate also run Writers Workshops (see the Interest Groups page) and have produced numerous publications on the subject of mental health. For more information of the theatre and other activities visit www.steppingstonetheatre.co.uk or phone 01427 628888.
The Gainsborough Stroke Support Group is open to Survivors, Families and Carers.
The Group meets on the second Monday of the month at The Lincolnshire Otter Pub, Thorndyke Way. Meetings are 2pm - 4pm. Contact 07940 500450 or 07515 596905 for more info or just turn up.
“Voluntary Centre Services (VCS)
provide support to the community and voluntary sector as a volunteer development agency and a local support and development organisation.”
The VCS offers support for those who are thinking of volunteering and will arrange a one-to-one appointment to advise and match with suitable available opportunities.
The VCS recognise the life changing benefits of volunteering. They also offer a wide range of free online training courses for both volunteers and community groups. For more information visit
www.voluntarycentreservices.org.uk
The Gainsborough VCS is based at The Guild Hall in Marshall's Yard. Contact email info@voluntarycentreservices.org.uk or phone 01427 613470.
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