Voluntary Services Directory

We offer an opportunity to talk through feelings in a confidential, peaceful and sensitive environment. counselling sessions are free and available to everyone above the age of 16.

Offering one to one counselling for women and men aged 16 or over who were sexually abused as children or teenagers. Limited counselling is also available to non-abused family members, partners or close friends.

We provide a counselling service for people in relationship difficulties. We also provide secular therapy for people aged 10 to 25 years old and family counselling.

These are opening times for enquiries, not counselling hours.

This is a befriending service providing short and long term care in a family home. Our services are for those finding it difficult to manage because of age related problems, mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities problems or older people with mental health problems such as dementia.

The group runs a counselling group and our aim is to provide a safe environment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings thereby supporting each other.

AFC Masters are a football club run for adults and children with a disability living in the North West. Training runs twice a week, Saturday morning at St Joseph's High School and Monday evening at Castle Hill Youth centre.

Provides days out and other activities for children with disabilities, special needs and their families /carers.

The group provides support to pre-school children with additional needs within local pre-school settings. Volunteers support 1 to 2 sessions per week.

A charity for healthier backs; helps to educate people on how to avoid preventable back pain and supporting those living with back pain.

We are a new group growing food in the Halliwell area. We have raised beds at Halliwell UCAN centre and plan to expand into the local community. We grow vegetables, herbs and some flowers sharing the food among the group and regulars at the UCAN centre.

We offer walks of varying degrees on the West Pennine Moors, The Lake District, The Peak District and other areas within the surrounding area.

The group provide support to enhance the health and well-being of adults with Asperger syndrome and associated conditions and their carers/families.

We support cancer patients, families and carers and provide information.

Information point at Breightmet Health Centre. Contact with Long Term Conditions Neuro Team, hydrotherapy course and continuation programme at Bolton One. Members are local neuro groups and individuals without a local group.

Aims and Objective of the Bolton ICD Support Group:
To provide a forum for all ICD patients, carers, families and friends to discuss their concerns and problems and share experiences.
To guide patients towards a support network that will enable them to access information and advice.
To help patients with ICD’s to regain their confidence and morale when experiencing problems or during times of trouble.
To provide literature and information on all topics which are relevant to ICD patients.
Aim to raise funds to buy automated external defibrillators (AED’s) for local schools and sports clubs in Bolton, Bury and Wigan to improve survival rates in patients who suffer cardiac arrest in the local community as well as raising awareness of CPR, recognising cardiac arrest and how to help.
We hope that this site will provide access for patients, carers and families who need more information about their condition and what support is available.

The group provides support and holds meetings for carers and sufferers of ME/CFS. We have a monthly newsletter and Facebook group. We also have benefits and work advice, weekly free yoga and monthly hydrotherapy.

We provide information, advice and support to stroke survivors. families & carers offering long-term advice and support.

The group offers support to people with Motor Neurone Disease, including carers, family and friends. Provides support through meetings, association visitors, loan of equipment, information and newsletter.

Local Meetings:
https://www.mndamanchester.org.uk/meetings/

Drop in support group for people living with any anxiety related disorder.

The group offers information, help and support to people with Parkinsons and related conditions and to their carers. There are two group meetings:
King Church Centre
Unit 1 Millfield Road
Bolton
BL2 6QY
First Tuesday of each month 1.00pm - 3.00pm
And
Jubilee Centre
Darley Street
Bolton
BL1 3DX
Fouth Tuesday of each month 7.00pm - 9.00pm

The charity focuses solely on Paget's disease of bone, providing information, advice and support to sufferers and their families. We help fund research into the cause and treatment of the disease.

BAND operates mostly within the Borough of Bolton. We are proud to have been working alongside people who have lived with experience of a mental health condition for over 25 years. We believe that everyone has the right and capability to lead an inclusive and meaningful life and our services are designed to support people to take steps towards achieving this.
Also Blazers Drop In, Horwich Drop In and Men's & Ladies Group are also available at various times.

We use the SMART Recovery Plan within the group to support individuals before, during and after alcohol or drug detox. We provide a friendly, safe and positive environment for people with addiction and mental health problems.

The group supports people with mental health, learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and carers support.

The group allows people diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder to share knowledge and concerns especially about treatment and medications.

The group supports people with severe and enduring mental health problems in their recovery process by opening up the world of work through preparation and placement experience.

MHIST aims to provide a friendly and confidential service which supports and voices the interests of mental health service users and carers. You will also find information on the Hearing Voices Group as well as the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Group.

Making Space exists to support and enable everyone affected by mental illness, dementia, and learning disabilities to make life choices and take full and active part in their community. Included within Making Space service provision are: independent hospitals, registered care homes, supported housing, educations and day services, employment services, carer support services and carer breaks.

Self referrals are accepted but please call first. The Sanctuary is an "overnight, every night" crisis service providing immediate support to people living with issues such as anxiety, low mood and depression. We aim to provide 1 to 1 support, a safe and secure venue, access to a calm room and also plan further support.

The group provides friendship, support and stability in a therapeutic and caring environment for people suffering from mental health problems.

The group brings women of all cultures together for education, crafts and social events. The group meet on a weekly basis

We welcome all representatives from Voluntary and Community Groups to join us at the forum. The forum aims to bring together people from a wide representation of voluntary and community groups to discuss issues and enable a collective voice.