Useful contact numbers and organisations to help you over Christmas
If you or someone you know needs any help or support over the holiday period here are some useful contacts and phone numbers. Keep this list of names and contact numbers to hand so they are there when you need them most
This Christmas is likely to be a little different for many of us and, after what has been a very difficult year, it can be a time when people feel isolated and alone and in need of some help, advice or just someone to talk to.
If you or someone you know needs any help or support over the holiday period here are some useful contacts and phone numbers.
Loneliness can affect us at any age stage of our lives but the Covid pandemic has brought added challenges for all of us, and especially for people who don’t have social support available or accessible. The Loneliness Support Toolkit brings together tips for helping anyone feeling isolated, with details of the local and national information and support that is available. It is intended for everyone – professionals, volunteers, families and friends.
Keep this list of names and contact numbers to hand so they are there when you need them most:
NHS 111
When you need urgent medical help but its not life threatening.
Stockport Without Abuse 0161 477 4294
Support, advice and accommodation to women and children that have been affected by domestic violence and abuse. Lines are staffed Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am – 4:30pm there is an answerphone outside of these hours.
Stockport Samaritans 0330 094 5717 or free on 116 123
Offers a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever is getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
Hopeline UK 0800 068 41 41
Confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Shelter 0808 800 4444 –
Helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services.
The Silver Line 0800 470 8090 –
Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The Wellspring 0161 477 6344
Provides services to homeless and disadvantaged people 365 days a year.
Drinkline 0300 123 1110.
Free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s.
Signpost for Carers 0161 442 0442
Provides support to unpaid Carers in Stockport.
MASSH (multi agency safeguarding & support hub) 0161 217 6028.
Stockport Adult Social Care 0161 217 6029
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service 0161 983 0902
Access to support if you have been bereaved or affected by a death.
The Prevention Alliance 0161 474 104
Works with people who live in Stockport who want to make changes but perhaps don’t know where to start, for example, improving independence, health and wellbeing.
Open Door 0161 549 9717 or 0800 138 7276
Support for individuals, their carers or professionals who are struggling to cope, feel low, anxious or distressed.
Emotional Wellbeing Hub 0161 217 6028
Provides emotional wellbeing and mental health information, advice and guidance for anyone up to the age of 25 in Stockport.
You can find more information on how to look after your mental health and find support at: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/mental-wellbeing-support-coronavirus
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