Help over the festive period

​

Samaritans advice and support over the festive period

https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/corporate-partnerships/samaritans-2023-winter-campaign-toolkit/
 

 

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

0800 58 58 58

thecalmzone.net

Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

CALM's helpline and webchat are open from 5pm to midnight, every day of the year.

• CALM’s advice on coping with feeling anxious at Christmas.

 

 

Cruse Bereavement Support

0808 808 1677

cruse.org.uk

Information and support after a bereavement.

The Cruse helpline is open Monday to Friday, from 9:30am. The closing time varies per day, from 5pm to 8pm. You can check Cruse's helplines page for more information about their opening hours.

• Cruse's information on coping with grief at Christmas

 

 

LGBT Foundation

0345 3 30 30 30

lgbt.foundation

Advice, support and information for people identifying as LGBTQ+.

The LGBT Foundation helpline is open on weekdays 9am to 9pm and weekends 10am to 5:30pm.

 

Switchboard

0800 0119 100

hello@switchboard/lgbt

switchboard.lgbt

Listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Switchboard’s helpline is open 10am to 10pm, every day of the year.

 

 

Men's Advice Line

0808 801 0327

mensadviceline.org.uk

Confidential advice and support for men who have experienced domestic violence and abuse by a current or ex-partner or family member.

The Men's Advice Line is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.