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BIG (Bury Involvement Group)

BIG, also known as Bury Involvement Group, is a local charity for people aged 18 and over, who are experiencing mental health conditions.

No referral is required, you can just turn up at our groups. BIG is run by volunteers with lived experience of mental health conditions. Although based in Bury, people from any area can attend BIG. We are a strong independent voice in mental health.
Address:
11 Broad Street, Bury, BL9 0HA
Area serviced:
Bury residents
Telephone:
0161 222 4005; 07758 737616
Sector:
Voluntary

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