Spark BWD

Spark BWD An innovative partnership providing a substance misuse services across Blackburn and Darwen.

👨‍🎓 Sharing a huge well done to two of our DEAP clients who have today graduated their community rehab programme 👨‍🎓 Tha...
02/02/2026

👨‍🎓 Sharing a huge well done to two of our DEAP clients who have today graduated their community rehab programme 👨‍🎓

Thank you for sharing your journey’s with us. It was inspiring to hear the words you shared with the group, and to hear the support in the room from peers. To see the impact of recovery on family was truly special ✨

🌈 LGBTQ+ History Month – Science & Innovation 🌈Research consistently shows that LGBTQ+ people face higher rates of subst...
02/02/2026

🌈 LGBTQ+ History Month – Science & Innovation 🌈
Research consistently shows that LGBTQ+ people face higher rates of substance use due to minority stress, discrimination, and unmet mental health needs. Science and innovation in addiction treatment remind us that one-size-fits-all support doesn’t work.
LGBTQ+ individuals and specialist organisations have led the way in developing safe, affirming, and tailored recovery pathways — addressing trauma, co-occurring anxiety and depression, and barriers to accessing support.
At SPARK, we recognise that inclusive, evidence-based care saves lives and strengthens recovery 💜

Dry January might be over — but the reflection doesn’t have to stop.Whether you stayed alcohol-free, cut back, or simply...
02/02/2026

Dry January might be over — but the reflection doesn’t have to stop.
Whether you stayed alcohol-free, cut back, or simply noticed your habits a little more, that still counts. 💬
It’s not about perfection — it’s about awareness.
If January brought up questions, worries, or felt harder than expected, you don’t have to deal with that alone.
SPARK offers confidential, non-judgemental support whenever you’re ready.

🎉 Dry January: done. 🎉Whether you completed the whole month, cut back, or just paused to reflect — that still counts.Dry...
31/01/2026

🎉 Dry January: done. 🎉
Whether you completed the whole month, cut back, or just paused to reflect — that still counts.
Dry January isn’t about being perfect. It’s about noticing habits, checking in with yourself, and learning what works for you.
As January ends, ask yourself: 💭 How did I feel? 💭 What did I notice about my drinking? 💭 What do I want to take forward?
If cutting back felt hard, or brought things up you didn’t expect, you don’t have to deal with that alone. SPARK is here to offer confidential, non-judgemental support — whenever you’re ready.

⚽️ NORIS on Tour ⚽️If you’re down at Blackburn Rovers today come say hi to our team who are based in the fan zone with B...
31/01/2026

⚽️ NORIS on Tour ⚽️

If you’re down at Blackburn Rovers today come say hi to our team who are based in the fan zone with Blackburn Rovers Community Trust for support, advice and referrals 😁

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It was great to see so many people in attendance at the Roots community forum today. Themed around Ketamine and co***ne,...
28/01/2026

It was great to see so many people in attendance at the Roots community forum today. Themed around Ketamine and co***ne, there was lots of discussion and engagement around the local work.

Jess from our team did a fab service share, raising awareness of the support across our collaborative linked to Ketamine that can be accessed. It was also important to highlight the recent drug alerts and share harm reduction linked to this, with Naloxone available to take away today.

As always, it was lovely to see the connection in the room with the community supporting each other whilst having fun! Thanks Red Rose Recovery for another great day.

The next forum will be on Wednesday 25th Feb 😁

⚽️ Rovers Resilience Wellness Football ⚽️ Taking place every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm at Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre (BRIC),...
27/01/2026

⚽️ Rovers Resilience Wellness Football ⚽️

Taking place every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm at Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre (BRIC), join the team with Blackburn Rovers Community Trust for some football, connection, recovery support and fun!

We can support you to attend, if you would like some more information then please get in touch 😁

A massive thank you to our friends at B&Q for their incredibly generous donation of daffodil bulbs to our SPARK Communit...
26/01/2026

A massive thank you to our friends at B&Q for their incredibly generous donation of daffodil bulbs to our SPARK Community Gardening Project.

🌼 This support means the world to us. These bulbs represent more than just flowers; they are symbols of hope, growth, and new beginnings for the people in recovery and their families who find solace and connection in our garden 🌼

Our project is all about creating a therapeutic, inclusive space where cultivating beauty and growing fresh produce helps participants develop skills, improve well-being, and strengthen community bonds.

We can't wait to see this spring burst into colour, thanks to B&Q!

B&Q

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26/01/2026

☕Our first Tea & Talk of 2026 will be taking place next week where we are launching our Rovers vs Cancer programme, with information on our Rovers Prehab and Rehab projects available as well as how to spot signs and symptoms and get the support you'd need.

| Spring North Age UK Blackburn With Darwen Macmillan Cancer Support Community CVS The National Lottery Community Fund East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board EFL in the Community

🛑 Important safety message🛑We’re deeply concerned by recent reports of deaths in the North West linked to nitazines — ex...
24/01/2026

🛑 Important safety message🛑
We’re deeply concerned by recent reports of deaths in the North West linked to nitazines — extremely strong synthetic opioids that are being found in the drug supply.
Nitazines are far more potent than he**in and can be present without people knowing, increasing the risk of overdose even with very small amounts. This is putting lives at serious risk.
If you or someone you know is using:
• Never use alone
• Start with a small amount
• Carry naloxone
• Avoid mixing substances
• Know the signs of overdose
• Seek help early
You’re not alone, and support is available. SPARK is here to offer non-judgemental, confidential support for anyone affected by substance use.
📞 Reach out to us
🤍 Share this to help protect others
🚨 In an emergency, always call 999

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Delphi Medical (The Calico Group) St Johns Court, Ainsworth Street
Blackburn
BB16AR

Telephone

+441254495014

Website

https://sparkbwd.org.uk/make-a-referral/

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