Helplines open over the festive period:
β’ CHILDLINE (under 19s). Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0800 1111, email or online 1-2-1 chat.
β’ @samaritans.bsky.social Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call for free on 116 123.
β’ SHOUT. Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Text βShoutβ to 85258.
β’ PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 (under 35s). Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0800 068 4141, text 88247 or email [email protected].
β’ CALM. Suicide prevention helpline open 5pm-midnight daily including Christmas Day. Call 0800 585858 or live chat or WhatsApp.
β’ @sane.org.uk (over 16s). Open 4pm-10pm daily including Christmas Day. Call 0300 304 7000.
β’ @mindcharity.bsky.social Support line open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day). Call 0300 102 1234.
Thank you for raising awareness of our helpline and all the options available for those who may need support during the festive seasonβ€οΈ - Team SANE
β’ @switchboardlgbt.bsky.social - National LGBTQ+ Support Line. Open 10-10 daily including Christmas Day. Call 0800 0119100 or chat via message or email.
β’ @refugecharity.bsky.social National domestic abuse helpline open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0808 2000 247. Live chat 10am-10pm Mon-Fri.
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β’ CHILDLINE (under 19s). Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0800 1111, email or online 1-2-1 chat.
β’ @samaritans.bsky.social Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call for free on 116 123.
β’ SHOUT. Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Text βShoutβ to 85258.
β’ CALM. Suicide prevention helpline open 5pm-midnight daily including Christmas Day. Call 0800 585858 or live chat or WhatsApp.
β’ @mindcharity.bsky.social Support line open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day). Call 0300 102 1234.
β’ CRUSE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT. Open 10am-2pm Christmas Day and festive period schedule is online. Call 0808 808 1677.
β’ @refugecharity.bsky.social National domestic abuse helpline open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0808 2000 247. Live chat 10am-10pm Mon-Fri.
I would really encourage you to reach out to one if you are struggling.