AcuMinds CIC

AcuMinds CIC AcuMinds CIC is a community-focused organisation using acupuncture and holistic practices to support mental wellbeing.

We believe everyone deserves access to supportive, integrative care that nurtures both mind and body.

💚 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 💚FREE 6-Week Recovery & Wellbeing Pilot Programme📅 Starting Tuesday 7th July 2026🕕 6:00pm – 7:00...
16/06/2026

đź’š REGISTRATION NOW OPEN đź’š

FREE 6-Week Recovery & Wellbeing Pilot Programme

đź“… Starting Tuesday 7th July 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 7:00pm
đź“Ť Darwen

AcuMinds CIC is looking for a small group of participants to join a FREE pilot programme designed to support people recovering from drug and/or alcohol dependency.

The programme will include:

🌱 Weekly NADA group acupuncture
🌱 Peer support
🌱 Wellbeing discussions
🌱 Signposting to additional services
🌱 A safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment

This pilot programme has been created to explore local need and gather evidence to support future funding applications, helping us continue to offer recovery support within our community.

đź’· Free of charge
đź“… Every Tuesday for 6 weeks
⚠️ Limited places available

By taking part, you’ll not only receive support for your own wellbeing and recovery journey, but you’ll also help us demonstrate the value of these services within Darwen and support future funding applications.

If you or someone you know may benefit, please get in touch to register your interest.

Together, we can help build a stronger recovery community in Darwen.

💚 Something New Is Coming To Darwen…AcuMinds CIC and Darwen Community Helpers CIC are preparing to launch a FREE 6-week...
08/06/2026

💚 Something New Is Coming To Darwen…

AcuMinds CIC and Darwen Community Helpers CIC are preparing to launch a FREE 6-week pilot wellbeing and recovery programme starting in July.

The programme is being designed for individuals who are recovering from drug or alcohol dependency and are looking for additional support within a safe and welcoming environment.

The pilot will include:

🌱 Group acupuncture using the NADA protocol
🌱 Peer support
🌱 Wellbeing discussions
🌱 Signposting to additional services
🌱 A supportive, non-judgemental space

Places will be limited as this is a pilot programme designed to gather evidence of community need and participant experiences.

More information and registration details will be released soon.

Follow our page to be the first to hear when applications open.

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đź’š Why AcuMinds ExistsAcuMinds CIC was created with one simple belief:Everyone should have access to support for their he...
03/06/2026

đź’š Why AcuMinds Exists

AcuMinds CIC was created with one simple belief:

Everyone should have access to support for their health and wellbeing, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Our vision is to make acupuncture and wellbeing support more accessible within our local community through low-cost, community-based and funded services.

Over the coming months we’ll be developing programmes focused on:

🌱 Mental wellbeing
🌱 Stress and anxiety support
🌱 Pain management
🌱 Menopause support
🌱 Community acupuncture
🌱 Health inequalities

We’re excited to share more as AcuMinds continues to grow.

Follow our page to keep up with future projects and opportunities.

I’m really pleased to share that I’ve recently completed SafeTALK training as part of my ongoing learning with AcuMinds....
26/04/2026

I’m really pleased to share that I’ve recently completed SafeTALK training as part of my ongoing learning with AcuMinds.

This training focused on su***de awareness and intervention, giving me practical skills to recognise when someone may be struggling and how to support them in a safe, compassionate way.

At AcuMinds, we believe in a truly holistic approach to health — supporting both the mind and body. Investing in this kind of training is so important to ensure we can offer a safe, understanding space for everyone who walks through the door.

I’m looking forward to continuing my development with further training and expanding my knowledge to better support our community.

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We’re often taught to keep going.Push through. Stay productive.But constantly pushing can leave you feeling:– Drained– D...
29/03/2026

We’re often taught to keep going.
Push through. Stay productive.

But constantly pushing can leave you feeling:
– Drained
– Disconnected
– Overwhelmed

Slowing down isn’t a weakness—it’s part of how we restore.

This idea—supporting emotional wellbeing in a more gentle, connected way—is at the heart of what I’m creating with AcuMinds.

A space to explore the link between how we feel emotionally and how that shows up physically in the body.

It’s not launched just yet, but I’ll be sharing more very soon.

For now, this is your reminder:

✨ You’re allowed to pause
✨ You don’t have to push through everything
✨ Small moments of rest matter

💬 If this resonates, you’re always welcome to message me

Stress isn’t just something we think—it’s something we feel in the body too.It can show up as:– Tight shoulders or neck ...
19/03/2026

Stress isn’t just something we think—it’s something we feel in the body too.

It can show up as:
– Tight shoulders or neck pain
– Headaches
– Poor sleep
– Digestive issues
– Feeling constantly on edge

Over time, your body can get stuck in a heightened state of stress, making it harder to fully relax.

This is something I’m really passionate about supporting, and it’s a big part of what I’m building with AcuMinds.

A space focused on the connection between emotional wellbeing, the nervous system, and physical health.

I’ll be sharing more soon, but for now…

✨ Notice where you hold tension
✨ Pay attention to what your body is telling you

Your body is always communicating—you just need to listen.

đź’¬ If this resonates with you, feel free to message me

Building a CIC takes time — and care.Behind the scenes, AcuMinds CIC is currently focused on the foundations:setting up ...
26/02/2026

Building a CIC takes time — and care.

Behind the scenes, AcuMinds CIC is currently focused on the foundations:
setting up systems, finalising structures, and preparing for funding applications.

This stage is essential for creating something sustainable, ethical, and genuinely supportive of the community.

We’ll continue to share the journey as AcuMinds CIC develops.

Wellbeing isn’t only about moments of crisis — it’s shaped by the everyday pressures people live with over time.Ongoing ...
19/02/2026

Wellbeing isn’t only about moments of crisis — it’s shaped by the everyday pressures people live with over time.

Ongoing stress, feeling constantly “on”, or lacking space to reset can quietly build up, even when everything looks fine from the outside.

Community-based wellbeing approaches focus on early, preventative support — helping people feel more supported day to day.

AcuMinds CIC is being developed around this idea:
accessible, inclusive wellbeing support that complements existing services and strengthens community care.

Looking after wellbeing shouldn’t feel complicated or out of reach.Many people live with ongoing stress and pressure, ye...
12/02/2026

Looking after wellbeing shouldn’t feel complicated or out of reach.

Many people live with ongoing stress and pressure, yet support often feels limited to crisis points or comes with barriers like long waits or high costs.

We believe there’s value in early, community-based wellbeing support — approaches that help people feel more supported day-to-day, not just when things become overwhelming.

AcuMinds CIC is being built around this idea:
accessible, preventative wellbeing options that sit alongside — not instead of — existing healthcare and support services.

Because community wellbeing deserves time, care, and attention.

AcuMinds CIC was created with a simple belief at its heart:everyone deserves access to supportive, community-based wellb...
05/02/2026

AcuMinds CIC was created with a simple belief at its heart:
everyone deserves access to supportive, community-based wellbeing care.

Many people experience ongoing stress, overwhelm, and emotional strain — yet finding accessible, affordable support can feel difficult or out of reach.

AcuMinds CIC is being developed to explore ways of supporting wellbeing within the community, with a focus on calm, preventative, and inclusive approaches.

We’re currently in the early stages — setting up, building connections, and applying for funding — with the intention of creating accessible options that complement existing services.

This page marks the beginning of that journey.
If community wellbeing matters to you, we’re glad you’re here 🤍

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18 Bridge Street
Darwen
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Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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