The festive season can be really hard. It can bring feelings of loneliness, stress and anxiety and many people can struggle with financial worries, family tensions, or loss – but there is always help available.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support this Christmas, these services are here to help:
Support for Your Wellbeing
Need help improving your mental or physical wellbeing? Contact The Life Rooms at 0151 478 6556 or visit www.liferooms.org.
Life Challenges – Money Worries & Debt
Facing financial struggles? Citizen’s Advice Liverpool offers free advice. Call 0808 278 7840 or visit www.citizensadviceliverpool.org.uk.
Support for Children & Young People’s Mental Health
Looking for mental health support for a young person? Visit www.liverpoolcamhs.com. For urgent 24-hour crisis support, call Alder Hey Crisis Line at 0151 293 3577.
Mental Health Help for Adults
If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or low, talk to your GP or contact Mersey Care Talking Therapies at 0151 228 2300 or visit www.merseycare.nhs.uk. For 24-hour crisis support, call 0800 145 6570.
24-Hour Listening Support
Need someone to talk to anytime, day or night? Call Samaritans at 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org.
Text Support When You Need It
Feeling overwhelmed? Text SHOUT to 85258 for immediate text-based support.
Emergency Help
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, dial 999.
More Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
Find local resources at Kind to Your Mind Liverpool.
Support for Suicidal Thoughts
Learn how to get help for yourself or someone else at Reach Out – Suicide Prevention.
Amparo – Support After Suicide
If you’ve been affected by suicide, Amparo offers emotional and practical support. Call 0330 088 9255 or visit www.amparo.org.uk.
Remember, it’s ok not to be ok. This Christmas, be kind to yourself and others and reach out for help if you, or someone you know, needs it.
