We’ve put together a list of charities and networks that are open over Christmas, if you’re struggling and need any help or support this Christmas.
Samaritans – 0800 116 123
Shout – text 85258
Silverline – Helpline for older people – 0800 470 8090
Age UK – 0800 055 6112
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Childline – 0800 1111
MIND – call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
Rethink Mental Illness – 0300 5000 927 (Mon-Fri 9:30-4pm)
YoungMinds
Parents Helpline – 0808 802 5544 (9:30-4pm except bank holidays)
Crisis Messenger – 85258 (24 hours)
CRUSE – Bereavement Helpline 0808 808 1677
Papyrus UK – Prevent of young suicide 0800 068 4141 or text 07860039967
The MIX – Essential support for under 25s – 0800 808 4994
CALM – 0800 58 58 58 or webchat
SANE – 0300 304 7000NHS Volunteer Responders – 0808 196 3646
No Panic – 0300 7729844
Drinkline – 0300 123 1110
Talk to Frank – 0300 123 6600
National Debtline – 0808 808 4000
Refuge – National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Rape Crisis – 0808 802 9999
Alcoholics Anonymous – 0800 9177 650
Macmillan Cancer Support – 0808 808 00 00
Stonewall – 0800 050 20 20
Victim Support – 0808 1689 111
Women’s Aid Federation – 0808 200
Beaumont Society – 0300 330 5486
BEAT
Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Studentline: 0808 801 0811
Youth line: 0808 801 0711