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Alternatively, you can visit the Local Resources in the North West page to download the directory entries spreadsheet.

British Red Cross Refugee Support
British Red Cross Refugee Support, Lancashire, helps people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants on various issues including adjusting to life in a new country through casework support. The session offers the opportunity for people to meet new people and chat over hot drinks and snacks. People can be helped with the following:
  • Healthcare access and advice
  • English lessons information
  • Advice on community integration activities
  • Information and advice on the asylum process
  • Information on legal support
  • Move-on support
  • Family reunion
  • Family tracing
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St Thomas’ Church, Lancaster
A weekly drop-in session during term time takes place on Wednesdays between 2 and 4 pm at St Thomas Church Centre, Marton St, Lancaster, for Asylum Seekers and Refugees. The sessions offer a cafe space for socialising with board games etc., an ESOL class, an information desk run by a local ASR support charity (RAIS), a barber corner, and the distribution of clothing.
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Kairos Housing
Kairos Housing provides accommodation and support for people who have become destitute and homeless in Blackburn with Darwen after receiving a decision (positive or negative) on their asylum claim. Individuals referred must have a local connection to Blackburn with Darwen. Referrals are via Asylum and Refugee Community in Blackburn and Darwen Asylum and Refugee Enterprise (DARE) in Darwen only.
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IMO Charity
Our person-centred approach helps to facilitate an impactful difference and create positive change leading to empowerment and growth for the vulnerable communities we work with. To support this work, we have built links and partnerships with local organisations, for referrals and further opportunities to meet the identified needs. BACP registered counsellors available for therapeutic support.
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International Family Tracing
International Family Tracing can help with finding missing relatives abroad through their international family tracing service if you have been separated by war, natural disaster or migration. Please call the office for further information.
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