Support Over the Holidays

The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. Provided by the national mental health charity Chasing the Stigma, it brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private, and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time. Need help now? Click here

Cruse Bereavement Care – offering information and support after bereavement.

LGBT Foundation – providing advice, support, and information for people identifying as LGBTQ+.

Relate – helping with relationships through counselling, telephone counselling, and anonymous live chat.

Shout – text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 confidential support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

Samaritans – available 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.

NHS – for urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service or call 111 if you cannot get help online.

If you feel like you might attempt suicide, or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help. Please:

• call 999 for an ambulance
• go straight to your local A&E, if you can

A national helpline is available 24/7 if you feel at risk of domestic violence. Click here.

If you live in Manchester and are concerned about domestic violence, you can contact The Pankhurst Trust / Manchester Women’s Aid. They provide advice and guidance for those currently suffering abuse and for those who have previously experienced it. Outreach sessions may include group work, children’s play activities, educational sessions, and safe home services.

Women’s Aid is also available in various localities across the North West, including Trafford, Tameside, St Helens, Wigan, Stockport and parts of Cheshire. To find your nearest service, please click here.

Male victims of abuse can get help and advice from the Men's Advice Line.

Greater Manchester End the Fear provides information about domestic abuse. You can also get support here if you feel you are causing harm to someone else.

The Safe2Speak Domestic Abuse Service can be accessed if you live in St Helens or surrounding areas. They offer advice, guidance, and support to access a safe place.

Barnardo’s offers support for the whole family. To find out more about the support available, you can visit their family hub here. Many articles on Barnardo’s website relate directly to the Coronavirus pandemic and include quick links to mental health services for young people and parents/carers.

Turning Point works with people needing support for drug and alcohol use, mental health, offending behaviour, unemployment issues, and those with learning disabilities.

Talk to Frank offers friendly, confidential drug advice.

Drinkaware is an independent charity aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking.

GambleAware provides information to help people make informed decisions about gambling. They help you understand safer gambling, recognise the risks, and direct you to further help and support if needed.

If you are worried about money you can visit the Money Advice Service for free impartial advice.