Support Over
Christmas
Christmas isn't always easy. Many of us struggle at this time of year. If you're struggling and need help over the holiday, here are some useful helpline numbers.
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Phone 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
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NHS 111
When you need urgent medical help but it's not life threatening.
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Samaritans (24/7 Helpline)
116 123​
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Hopeline UK
0800 068 41 41
Confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.​​​​​​
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The Silver Line (24/7 Helpline)
0800 470 8090
Confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Drinkline
0300 123 1110
(Weekdays 9am–8pm, Weekends 11am–4pm)
Free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s.
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Beat
0808 801 0677
(Mon to Fri 3pm to 8pm)
Information and support for people experiencing eating disorders.
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Cruse Bereavement Support
0808 808 1677
(Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9.30am-5pm
Tuesday: 1pm – 8pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58
(5pm to midnight)
Suicide prevention helpline for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
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Stockport Without Abuse
0161 477 4294
(Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am – 4:30pm.
Answerphone outside these hours.)
Support, advice and accommodation to women and children that have been affected by domestic violence and abuse. Lines are staffed Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am – 4:30pm there is an answerphone outside of these hours.​​​
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Men's Advice Line
0808 801 0327
(Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm)
Confidential advice and support for men who have experienced domestic violence and abuse by a current or ex-partner or family member.