Useful Information for the Festive Season
NHS 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Helpline
The NHS 24/7 mental health crisis helpline is for people of all ages who need urgent mental health support for themselves or someone they know. They are available free of charge, day or night, 365 days per year.
Run by experienced mental health professionals, they will:
- Listen to you and help you work through immediate problems
- Work with you to find ways to move forward or suggest ways of working
- Give you information about, or refer you on to, other services that may be helpful.
If you live in Bolton, Salford, Trafford, Manchester, or Wigan, call 0800 953 0285.
If you live in Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport or Tameside, call 0800 014 9995.
Call 116 123 or talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours. The number will not appear on your phone bill.
Childline to talk to 0800 1111If you're under 19
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Helpline for men. 0800 58 58 58. 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year.
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Fort Alice: 01204 365677 - Fortalice - Domestic Abuse Charity North West - 01204 365677
Endeavour : 01204 394842 - Domestic Abuse and Violence Support Services - Endeavour
Domestic abuse: 24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000 247
CARERS SUPPORT
Bolton Carers Support Christmas Opening Times
Monday 23rd December, 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 24th December, 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 25th December - BANK HOLIDAY
Thursday 26th December - BANK HOIDAY
Friday 27th December 9am - 5pm
Monday 30th December, 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 31st December, 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 1st January 2025, BANK HOLIDAY
Bolton Carers Support can be contacted on: 01204 363056
Website: Home - Bolton Carers Support
Check out their Winter 2024 newsletter for dates for your diary in 2025: Online Flipbook
Sibs - A UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister: Home - Sibs
VETERANS
Veterans: The Veterans Gateway helpline can provide information and referral support by telephone.
Call 0808 802 1212 (Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm)
Weblink: Support for veterans and their families - GOV.UK
USEFUL HELPLINES
NHS Bereavement Helpline 0800 2600 400 and is open from 8am to 8pm
Cruse Bereavement Helpline - 0808 808 1677Helpline - Cruse Bereavement Support:
Marie Curie Helpline - Support Line Christmas | Marie Curie: 0800 090 2309 -
Drink Line - Free, confidential helpline for anyone who is concerned about their drinking, or someone else's. Helpline: 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)
Alcohol Advice: Alcohol advice - NHS
Frank (information and helpline about drugs. Call FRANK 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 0300 123 6600. For more information, visit: Honest information about drugs | FRANK
NHS DENTISTRY
Greater Manchester Dental Helpline on 0300 332 3800, 8am -10pm (including weekends and Bank Holidays. An urgent appointment costs £26.80, unless you are exempt from paying for NHS dental treatment. Exemptions apply if someone is in receipt of certain benefits. Fore more information, please visit: Who is entitled to free NHS dental treatment in England? - NHS
For more details on how you can maintain good oral health, the Oral Health Foundation has a range of useful information – A to Z Oral Health Information: A-Z oral health information | Oral Health Foundation (dentalhealth.org)
NHS 111
NHS 111 can help you get medical help right now if you need it. You can use 111 online in the NHS App, call 111, or get help in other languages and formats. For more information visit: NHS England » NHS 111