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Our story

 

Our story is their story

At Birchwood we provide vital support and accommodation services for vulnerable people at critical points in their lives.

We began our journey working with people facing homelessness in West-Lancashire more than thirty years ago.

Many of the people we work with need support to manage their emotional health and well-being.

In fact, we know that:

  • 75% suffer from anxiety
  • 62% from depression
  • 28 % experience self-harm
  • 65% develop negative coping strategies                                                    

In response to these needs we developed a wide range of holistic support services, designed to meet the needs of both young people and adults too.

Over the years we began to expand our work into the local community. We identified that there were significant unmet needs for vulnerable people with mental health issues in the area. 

Our services have grown and developed over time, reaching out to more people through our counselling services, mediation services, therapeutic accommodation, dispersed services in the community, support with employment, training and our brilliant Junk Food Cafe, to name but a few.

We aim to work with people in a way that inspires, challenges and encourages our clients at key transition points in their lives. 

Our work is never done. We are always keeping our ear to the ground, responding to local need and working with people, partners and the wider community to make a lasting difference.

Published: 10th October, 2018

Updated: 8th October, 2019

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Birchwood is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 03383296 and registered as a Charity number 1064270

Birchwood's Response to COVID-19

As this time of great uncertainty and worry the individuals, families and local communities that rely on Birchwood services remain at the heart of all our decisions and we will continue to ensure they continue to be our number one priority.

Self-Isolation doesn't have to mean social isolation' project, is a Birchwood In the Community response to the coronavirus crisis and provides timely and vital support to extremely vulnerable individuals and families within our local community. The response and feedback has been amazing and tells us that we are reaching and making a difference to the lives of individuals at risk of social isolation, mental health crisis and homelessness. 

Our project aims to reduce the negative impact on already fragile communities as much as possible and sends out a clear message that YOU are not alone and WE are all in this together. 

If you need any help and support please contact Birchwood 01695 713248 or email: [email protected]

Link to our appeal 

For further information on the coronavirus and how to keep safe and healthy;

www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/