The festive season, a time filled with expectation and celebration, can often be a period when families face significant emotional or financial challenges. Learn the crucial contacts to keep today.
Recognising support this Christmas
Recognising the increased strain of these critical weeks, it is essential to evaluate and know the support systems available when you need them most.
This article is a vital and straightforward guide designed to connect you easily with the essential resources necessary to navigate this time.
Your well-being and that of your family must always come first. Learn the crucial contacts to keep today, and remember: you don’t have to face this alone.
Available Shelters/support in Leeds:
Call their 24-hour Helpline: 0113 246 0401
Email: hello@ldvs.uk
Call their 24-hour helpline: 0113 246 0401
Chat online on their website
Call for immediate assistance: 0113 245 9061
Call: 0300 102 5151
24-hour Leeds Domestic Violence Service Helpline call 0113 246 0401
You can contact the Prevention and Recovery Service by email pars@behind-closed-doors.org.uk or call 0113 222 4562.
Domestic violence support:
The Hestia’s Bright Sky app has practical support and information on how to respond to domestic abuse.
Anyone can call 0800 5999 247 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) for forced marriage and honour crimes.
You can also call 020 7008 0151 to speak to the GOV.UK Forced Marriage Unit.
North Yorkshire and Barnsley call: 03000 110 110
Sheffield Call: 0808 808 2241
Financial abuse support:
Call for dedicated support on 0808 196 8845.
Call the freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 200 0247 or talk to someone online.
Find specialist help and support for financial and economic abuse, as well as a survivor forum on the Surviving Economic Abuse site.
Mental health Support:
Chat on WhatsApp with +44 7561 352805
Have a look at the website if you looking for support this Christmas.
- NHS 111 mental health option:
Call NHS 111 and select the ‘mental health’ option
Supporting the surrounding areas: Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield.
For general enquiries call: 0113 843 4388
For general enquiries email: leeds.mws@nhs.net
For support call their freephone number 0808 115 1505
Email: contact@silenceofsuicidesos.org.uk
LGBTQ+ Community:
- National LGBTQIA+ support line:
Call: 0800 0119100
Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
Chat with them on their website
For help with dealing with domestic abuse, call: 0800 999 5428.
email at help@galop.org.uk
visit the Galop website.
Men’s Advice Lines
They offer emotional support, practical advice and can let you know about other services for specialist help.
Call: 0808 801 0327.
Visit the Men’s Advice Line website.
Call ManKind on 0182 3334 244 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)
Older people
visit Age UK advice
Call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602, lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year.
Call their helpline on 0808 808 8141.
Visit their site to find text, webchat and email contact details.
Regional helplines and services
Wales
Call the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 801 0800
Visit the Live Fear-Free Helpline
Northern Ireland
Call the Freephone 24-Hour Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline on 0808 802 1414.
Scotland
Get in touch with Scotland’s 24-hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline on 0800 027 1234.
email helpline@sdafmh.org.uk or visit sdafmh.org.uk.
Message the text/WhatsApp service on 07401 288 595.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
We understand that despite Christmas being time of joy and celebration, we understand it may be a difficult time for many. We are here to support you and give you the guidance you deserve.
Get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation. Choose one of the methods on the right-hand side of this page, or call us on 0113 200 9720 to find out how we can help you.
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