News – Christmas Helplines

Christmas time can bring joy but it can also bring feelings of loneliness, or overwhelm. If this festive period feels tough, please reach out. Talking to someone can make a real difference.
Here are some helplines if you or anyone you know needs someone to talk to:
Mind:
Advice on mental health conditions, rights, services, and general support.
Contact: 0300 123 3393 (weekdays 10am- 5pm) mind.org.uk
Samaritans:
A 24/7 listening service for anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
116123 (24/7) samaritans.org
Shout:
For those who prefer texting when feeling anxious, panicked, depressed, or needing immediate emotional support.
Text – 85258 (24/7) giveusashout.org
NHS 111:
Urgent mental health concerns that are not 999 emergencies, for example, severe distress, crisis planning, or accessing crisis teams.
111 option 2 (24/7) Nhs.uk – mental health
SANEline:
Talk to someone who understands the complexities of long-term mental health issues.
03003047000 (everyday 4pm-10pm) sane.org.uk
No Panic:
For help managing panic symptoms or anxiety-based conditions.
0300 7729844 (everyday 10am-10pm) Nopanic.org.uk
CALM:
Support for people who are feeling down, overwhelmed, or suicidal, with a focus on men but open to all.
0800 58 58 58 (everyday 4pm -12am) Thecalmzone.net
National Debtline:
Support for anyone struggling with debt or financial pressure.
0808 808 400 (weekdays 9am-8pm, sat 9.30am -1pm) Nationaldebtline.org
Cruse Bereavement Care:
For emotional support, understanding grief, finding local bereavement services.
0808 808 1677 (Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri 9am-5pm. Tues 1pm-8pm) cruse.org.uk
GamCare:
For advice and counselling for gambling addiction and for those affected by someone else’s gambling.
0808 8020 133 (24/7) Gamcare.org.uk
Drinkline:
Information and support for people concerned about their own or someone else’s alcohol use.
0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am-8pm, weekends 11am-4pm) Drinkaware.co.uk
Respect:
Domestic abuse line for men experiencing domestic abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, financial).
0808 8010327 (weekdays 10am- 5pm) Mensadviceline.org.uk
Refuge:
Domestic abuse for women experiencing domestic abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, financial).
0808 2000 247 (24/7) Nationaldahelpline.org.uk
For emergencies call 999: 
If you or someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger, please call 999.
Don’t Suffer in silence.