Christmas can be “the most wonderful time of the year”, but it can also cause stress & worry. Here are some tips to ease stress around this busy time:

• Share out jobs so you are not left feeling tired out.
• Do the jobs that are the most important first, leave the others till last. 
• Take some time to have a break and relax. Just 30 minutes will help!

Need some extra support?

HEALTH AND WELLBEING:

• Samaritans – For someone to talk to 24/7  – Freephone 116 123 (24hrs)
• SANE – Mental Health Helpline: 0300 304 7000
• MIND – Mental Health Support: 0151 529 3247
• Addaction – Drug and Alcohol Misuse Service: 0151 702 0655
• The Brink – Family Support Group Thursdays 12-2pm 0151 703 0582
• Free HIV Testing – 0151 295 8650
• Sexual Health – Abacus Central, The Beat, 6 David Lewis St, L1 4AP 0151 247 6500
• Adult Social Services – 

DEBT AND BENEFITS ADVICE:

• Merseyside Welfare Rights – Debt and Housing Advice: 0151 709 0504
• RAISE- Debt Advice: 0151 482 2475
• Citizens Advice (CAB)- 0344 848 7700

DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT:

• RASA – Sexual violence support:  0151 558 1801
• LDAS – Domestic Violence Service: 0151 263 7474

ASYLUM SUPPORT SERVICES:

• Red Cross – Refugee support: 0151 702 5067
• Refuge Women Connect – Support / advice for refugee women: 0151 728 2323

HOMELESS PREVENTION:

• The Whitechapel Centre – Homeless prevention (central): 0151 207 7617
• Creative Support – Homeless Prevention (north): 0151 260 9550
• Riverside – Homeless Prevention (south): 0345 111 0000
• Crisis – Homeless or at risk of homelessness

FOOD BANKS:

• St Vincent’s Church, St James’ Street, L1 5JP – Tuesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm
• St Brides Church, Percy Street, L8 7LT- Thursday 12.30pm to 2.30pm 
• If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support, text Shout to 85258.

We can help with urgent issues such as:

• Suicidal thoughts
• Abuse or assault
• Self-harm
• Bullying