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22 November 2023

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Bah Humbug! 6 ways to make Christmas easier

Christmas can evoke the same response as a certain yeast extract - either love or loathing. Here are six ways to make the holiday season easier.

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Urgent 24/7 Crisis Support

If you’re experiencing a crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please get in touch with the Samaritans for support. The call is free; please dial 116 123 to speak directly to a counsellor or visit their website at www.samaritans.org. They are open 24/7/365.
If someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others, please ring 999
To find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline for adults and young people, please phone 111 and ask for the Mental Health option. Or visit www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You’ll speak to a local NHS mental health service professional if you call. They can discuss your current mental health needs and provide access to further support if needed. Calls to NHS urgent mental health helplines are free.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. For anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. Call: 0800 068 4141 Text: 07860039967 Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org Opening hours: 9 am-midnight every day of the year (Weekends and Bank Holidays included) www.papyrus-uk.org</li
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) call 0800 58 58 58, 5 pm – midnight, 365 days a year. https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Other support organisations:

AMPARO Support for anyone affected by suicide in Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth areas. Call 0330 0889255 or visit www.amparo.org.uk <
CHILDLINE 0800 1111
CRUSE Bereavement Care 0808 808 1677 (9 – 5 weekdays) • Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide 0300 111 5065 (9 am – 9 pm)
GamCare problem gambling support (yours or someone elses) phone: 08006446668, visit: www.gamcare.org.uk/SouthEast email: southeastreferrals@gamcare.org.uk
MIND 0300 123 3393 (9 – 5 weekdays)
SOLENT MIND www.solentmind.org.uk
YOUNG MINDS PARENT SUPPORT 0808 802 5544 (9.30 – 4 pm weekdays)
THE HUB OF HOPE hubofhope.co.uk

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