Over Christmas - useful support contact numbers
At Lawson West Solicitors, we recognise that, for some clients, the Christmas period can be an extremely troubling time. Whilst our offices may be closed, there are still charities and organisations which are open and are able to assist you.
If you need any support, please look at the list of useful contacts, below. These charities and organisations are there to offer support and assistance and we would urge you to make contact with them.
Useful Christmas Contacts
National Domestic Abuse Helpline run by Refuge
For women and children: a partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge
Telephone number : 0808 2000 247 (24hr free helpline)
Website : www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
The Men`s Advice Line for male domestic abuse survivors run by Respect
Telephone number : 0808 801 0327
Website : www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Galop
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428
LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline 0207 704 2040
National Conversion Therapy Helpline 0800 130 3335
Hestia
Support and information for anyone in an abusive relationship
Main Reception: +44 (0) 20 7378 3100
Email : info@hestia.org
Women’s Aid
www.womensaid.org.uk – live chat function
Samaritans 24/7 service
Telephone number: 116 123
The Mix – free information and support for under 25s in the UK
0808 808 4994 can be used by children and young adults
Childline
For children and young people
Telephone number : 0800 111
Website : www.childline.org.uk
Relate
Relationship support
Telephone number: 0300 003 0396
Live chat : www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/talk-someone
Crisis
Birmingham branch
Telephone number : 0121 348 7950
Email : birmingham@crisis.org.uk
Food Bank
Website to help you locate your closest food bank Find a Food Bank - The Trussell Trust
Salvation Army
Find you local Salvation Army who may be able to assist via Find your nearest Salvation Army | The Salvation Army
Shelter
Help with emergency housing
Get help from Shelter - Shelter England
Hardship Helpline
Telephone number : 0808 2082138
Over Christmas the helpline will be open until 5pm on Thursday 22 December. It will re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2023.
MIND (Mental Health Crisis)
24/7 Telephone number 0300 123 3393
National Debtline
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
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