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If you’ve been struggling with lockdowns, shielding and not being able to see friends and family then you’re not alone. 2020 has been a tough year for everyone and has a huge impact on every part of our lives from finances to mental health.
If you’re struggling then there are a lot of places you can turn to for help. Whether you need help with bereavement, domestic abuse or finances there are plenty of places you can call. Often just talking and opening up about your problems can be a huge releif.
Struggling with Domestic Abuse
If you’re struggling with domestic abuse then you are allowed to break lockdown restrictions to travel and to move in with someone else if you need to. Government advice for getting domestic abuse help during the pandemic can be found here.
Domestic Abuse – Free and Confidential Support 0808 168 9111
National Domestic Abuse Helpline 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Struggling with Mental Health
If you’re struggling with your mental health then help is out there.
The Samaritans – Call 116 123 24 hours a day
Anxiety UK – Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35 (daily, 5pm to midnight) 0800 58 58 58
Mind The Mental Health Charity Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Struggling With Finances
Call The Trussell Trust Free Helpline
If you are in financial crisis and are living in England or Wales, you can call free on 0808 2082138 (Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) to talk confidentially to a trained Citizens Advice adviser who will asess your needs. They will issue a food voucher if you are elidgable. (Infortmation taken from the Trussell Trust Website)
Call The Samaritians
If you struggling with anything, includuing food poverty you can call the Samaritians on 116 123.
Struggling With Grief
Cruse Bereavement Care Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)