Alone this Christmas? No need to be lonely!

Many people will spend Chirstmas alone this year. But there's no need to be lonely. There are radio phone-ins to participate in, for example.

Also you can have Facebook calls, Zoom or Google Groups calls, etc, with friends and family members no matter where they are in the world.

If you feel that you cannot cope The Samaritans are always there. The local number will be listed in the phone book or the online phone directory.

Mind has a list of services that can provide help to people who require it. You can check it out here:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services

Services listed are: The Samaritans (English or Welsh services are available) SANEline, National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Shout (text only service if you'd rather not talk to anyone, but do require help to cope) The Mix (for those who are under 25) Papyrus HOPELINEUK, Nightline, Switchboard (for those identifying as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender), C.A.L.L. (If you live in Wales), Helplines Partnership, Urgent mental health helplines (England only).

The NHS 111 service can also provide help to people who have mental health issues you can call them on 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/guided-entry/mental-health-help.

You can also "chat" to other people on Twitter, Facebook, etc., who may very well also be on their own at Christmas time.

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