If You Need Support This Christmas There Is Always Help Close By
Christmas isn’t always the most wonderful time of year. For some it can be a really hard time. I want anyone who may be struggling this year to know that they are not alone and that there is always someone out there who is ready to help. Please don’t suffer alone and please seek help. Below is a list of organisations and their contact details. They can listen, guide and be there in a time of need.
Helpline Numbers
The Samaritans
- Phone: 116 123
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
Mind
They have some great resources on coping techniques.
CALM
- Nation Wide: 0800 58 58 58
- Webchat via the website.
Sane Line
- Voice Mail: 0300 304 7000
- Email: via the website, they also offer a support forum and textcare.
Childline
- Phone: 0800 1111
- 1-2-1 counsellor chat via the website, as well as support forms.
The Mix
Support for under 25s.
- Phone: 0808 808 4994
- Crisis Text: THEMIX to 85258.
- Webchat via the website.
Survivors UK
- Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline.
- Web Chat / SMS Chat available.
No Panic
- Phone: 0300 7729844
- Youth Line: 0330 606 1174
Beat
Eating Disorders Helpline
- Phone – Check this link for your local number.
- 1-2-1 Webchat.
Premier Lifeline
Christian Helpline
- Phone: 0300 111 0101
Alcoholics Anonymous
- Phone: 0800 9177 650
- Email: help@aamail.org
Frank
Drug Help and Advice Line.
- Phone: 0300 123 6600
- Text / Email / Live Chat on Website.
Alzheimer’s Society
- Phone: 0333 150 3456
GALOP
LGBT+ Anti-Violence Charity.
- LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline0800 999 5428
- Conversion Therapy Helpline 0800 130 3335
- LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline 020 7704 2040
Rape Crisis
- Phone: 0808 500 2222
- Live Chat: via website.
Switchboard
The LGBT+ Helpline
- Phone: 0300 330 0630
- Webchat via Website.
The Beaumont Society
- Information Line: 01582 412220
Refuge
- Phone: 0808 2000 247
Women’s Aid
- Email & chat: via website
SilverLine
- Phone: 0800 4 70 80 90
Cruse
- Phone: 0808 808 1677
- Webchat: via website.
Papyrus HOPEline
- Phone: 0800 068 4141
- Text: 07860 039967
- Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
NHS Direct
- Phone: 111
