Go2 BwD

This account is no longer active. Blackburn with Darwen's drug & alcohol services are now provided by Calico.

[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

If you would like to speak to us, ask any questions or give feedback, please contact the service on 01254 495014. We, or Calico, will get back to you as soon as possible.
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[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

Your service provider is changing

For 7 years Change Grow Live have delivered drug and alcohol services throughout Blackburn with Darwen. The service has recently been recommissioned and CGL will stop delivering the service on 31st March 2022. 🧵1/6

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We want to hear from you
Staff at Calico are keen to meet with you and we are working with them to arrange dates and times for this. We’ll share these as soon as we can.
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[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

50% of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek shines a spotlight on the importance of these issues. Read more at: https://t.co/sjT7yE34eW

[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

We're proud to be supporting Place2Be's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. No child should have to face mental health issues alone.
Find out more at: https://t.co/sjT7yEkFDw

[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

Beer goggles always go down a treat! 😀

[IMO Charity @imocharity]

Our #senior boys group @QEGS_Blackburn learnt about the harms of #drugs & #alcohol. The session was informative and the young people enjoyed the #beer 🥽 activities.@McGovernDanDan @KarenKjcass @InspireBwD @WestonFdn @BWDDPH @A_J_Snowden @AndyPenwortham @Pennine_CSP @ShorrockJim

[Alcoholics Anonymous East Lancashire @eastlancsaa]

A new Face to Face & online meetings list for East Lancashire is attached below including timing adjustments

F2F & online meeting info in Gtr Manchester & Cheshire, please see the following link https://t.co/JMfMa4urTP

For Central, North #Lancashire, #Blackpool see tweet below

[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

If you're after some training sessions relating to young people, join us for our half day Young People, Drugs & Alcohol session, or one of our one hour briefings on either Ketamine or Nitrous Oxide.
Book on or read about our other opportunities here: https://t.co/U628IeyrEt

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Our training for the quarter is out now. Have a look through and book your spot today: https://t.co/GwYjyUz7JW

[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

New year, new you?
What's on your list of resolutions this year? If you've got a goal around your drug or alcohol use, we're here to help.
Get in touch by messaging us here or calling our 24 hour line on 01254 495014.

[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

Not drinking doesn't mean not having a social life.

There can be challenges when it feels like seeing friends always revolves around drinking, but you'll find a way to make it work for you.

Read these tips on a sober social life: https://t.co/a5xeiDKQbE

#AlcoholAwarenessWeek

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Need someone to talk to about what's happening at home?

If you're worried about someone else's drinking, we're here to help. We'll listen to you and help you find a way forward.

Click here for our free & confidential online chat: https://t.co/scotaX06NO
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek

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Drinking at a party or in your garden, it’s hard to keep track of how much alcohol you’ve had.

Use Alcohol Change UK's unit calculator to find out how many units are in your drinks. You might be surprised! https://t.co/MiC2wRwYQf

#AlcoholAwarenessWeek

[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

Drinking with your mates? Read our tips for staying safe while having a good time. Things like:

Switching between alcohol & water
Keeping an eye on your mates
Eating before you start drinking

Read more: https://t.co/B8eW23xmLE

#AlcoholAwarenessWeek #HelpYourMate

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Going on a date and wanting to stay sober?

Read Caggie Dunlop's tips for alcohol-free dating, from making the first move to dating people who drink: https://t.co/RSXrmycI1q

#AlcoholAwarenessWeek

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Reaching for a drink because you're bored?

Instead of drinking, try one of these 60 boredom-busting ideas instead of drinking, like:

Playing a video game
Baking cookies
Learning a TikTok dance

And more: https://t.co/rTImHypcRO

[Go2 BwD @Go2BwD]

Everyone feels lonely sometimes, for lots of different reasons.

It can be tempting to have a drink when you're feeling like this, but it can make you feel worse.

Here are things you can do instead of drinking to feel better:
https://t.co/sl8VeejtEW