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DO NOT BE ALONE THIS CHRISTMAS

I'm one of the lucky ones.  I have my family with me over the Christmas period, the cupboards and fridge are heaving with food and treats and there are an abundance of presents under the tree.

But not everyone is lucky enough to be with their loved ones for whatever reason.  If you are one of these people please do not be alone this Christmas.  Here are some organisations that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Christmas.  Pick up the phone and talk to them.

And please, if you know of someone in need, pass on the information on this blog post.

MIND
0300 123 3393

Samaritans
08457 90 90 90

Alcoholics Anonymous
0845 769 7555  

Stonewall
08000 50 20 20

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
0207 837 7324

SANELine
0845 767 8000

Preventing young suicide

For people in Northern Ireland
0808 808 8000

Childline
0800 1111

Depression Alliance

Refuge
0808 2000 247

Eating Disorders Association
0845 634 1414

Shelter
0808 800 444

NHS Direct
0845 4647

No Panic
0808 808 0545




With thanks to Big Fasionista for organising this info ready to share
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