There’s a momentary moment of seriousness on the blog today, as we enter the winter solstice this morning and therefore the shortest day of the year today I felt some relief that the days will be brighter for longer from here on in.
With that thought I figured it was time to post these numbers to make them that more accessible over a time where we get consumed with a ‘most wonderful time of the year’ mentality whilst forgetting it’s just not for some.
So if you need to speak to someone and don’t want to talk to a friend/family or have them accessible then here’s a few helpline numbers/sites. Please feel free to share these as I have done as it’s important to know you don’t have to be alone.
MIND Tel No 0300 123 3393
Samaritans Tel No 116 123
Alcoholics Anonymous Tel No 0800 9177650
Stonewall Info line 08000 50 20 20
London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard Tel No 0207 837 7324
SANELine Tel No 0300 304 7000
Papyrus, Prevention of young suicide
Beaumont Society, National self-help body for the Transgender community Information Line 01582 412220
Childline Tel No 0800 1111
Depression Alliance
Refuge Tel No 0808 2000 247
Beat – Beating eating disorders.Help line 0345 634 1414
Youth Line 0345 634 7650
Shelter Tel No 0808 800 4444
NHS Direct 1111
No Panic Tel No 0844 967 4848
Youth Helpline 01753 840393
Cruse bereavement Tel 0844 477 9400
Thanks to Kellie at Big Fashionista for compiling these. I will put a copy in the comments for those wanting to share elsewhere