Some websites and helplines if you're struggling this Christmas

MSE_JC

(Content warning - reference to suicide)

Hi,

Christmas can be a difficult time of year for many, and there are lots of reasons why people will be struggling.

If you (or people you know) are in need of some support, below is a list of phone numbers and websites that you might find helpful. These organisations are not here to judge you, they're just here to help, so it's worth a call or a visit to their site.

You are not alone.

Take care and stay safe,

The MSE Forum Team

Debt

National Debtline - https://nationaldebtline.org

StepChange - https://www.stepchange.org

Citizens Advice - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Christians Against Poverty - https://capuk.org (you don't have to be a Christian to use their services)

Suicide

If you feel you are at immediate risk, please call 999 or go straight to your nearest A&E if possible. If you don't want to call 999, dial 111 and choose option 2 for urgent 24/7 mental health support.
Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org or call 116 123

CALM - https://www.thecalmzone.net. 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day)

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day)

Molly Rose Foundation (aimed at under 25s) - https://mollyrosefoundation.org

Shout - text SHOUT to 85258 (confidential 24/7 text service)

Mental health

Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk (crisis page here: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/)

Abuse

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) - https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk Telephone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (The number will not appear on your phone bill). 0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child 

Addiction

Alcoholics Anonymous - www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk. Telephone: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)

FRANK - https://www.talktofrank.com. 0300 123 6600 (or text 82111)

Bereavement

National Bereavement Service - https://thenbs.org

Disability

Disability Rights UK - https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/guidance-resources

Older people

Age UK - https://www.ageuk.org.uk. Advice Line: 0800 678 1602 (lines open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year)

Relationships

Relate - https://www.relate.org.uk/

If you're outside the UK

Befrienders Worldwide - https://befrienders.org