Lauren Templeman retweeted

Christmas reminders (mental health edition) and helplines open over the festive period.๐
Helplines open over the festive period:
โข Childline (under 19s). Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0800 1111, email or online 1-2-1 chat.
โข @samaritans. Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call for free on 116 123.
โข @GiveUsAShout. Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Text โShoutโ to 85258.
โข @PAPYRUS_Charity HOPELINE247 (under 35s). Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0800 068 4141, text 88247 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org.
โข @theCALMzone. Suicide prevention helpline open 5pm-midnight daily including Christmas Day. Call 0800 585858 or live chat or WhatsApp.
โข @CharitySANE (over 16s). Open 4pm-10pm daily including Christmas Day. Call 0300 304 7000.
โข @MindCharity. Support line open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm (apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day). Call 0300 102 1234.
โข @beatED. Open 3pm-8pm Monday-Friday including Christmas Day. Call 0808 801 0677 (England), 0808 801 0432 (Scotland), 0808 801 0433 (Wales) or 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland).
โข @CruseSupport (those struggling with grief). Open 10am-2pm Christmas Day and festive period schedule is online. Call 0808 808 1677.
โข @switchboardLGBT - National LGBTQ+ Support Line. Open 10am-10pm daily including Christmas Day. Call 0800 0119 100 or chat via instant messaging or email.
โข @RefugeCharity. National domestic abuse helpline open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call 0808 2000 247. Live chat open 10am-10pm Monday-Friday.
โข @TheSilverLineUK (by @age_uk) (for over 55s). Open 24/7 including Christmas Day. Call for free on 0800 470 8090.
I would really encourage you to reach out to one if you are struggling.
I hope that this week is filled with joy and moments of rest, but if it isnโt - thatโs ok. Try to hold on to any glimpses of joy and remember there is always hope.

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