Good mental health and happiness for 2025
As we step into a brand new year, all of us at Safaplace want to send our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for 2025.
May this year bring you moments of joy, strength, and connection. We know that life can be full of challenges but remember you are never alone and there is always hope.
If you are struggling at this or any time of year please, contact someone for support.
Age UK (England)
0800 678 1602
ageuk.org.uk
Information and support for older people.
Age UK’s English helpline is open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year.
Age Cymru (Wales)
0300 303 44 98
ageuk.org.uk/cymru
Information and support for older people in Wales.
Beat
0808 801 0677 (England)
0808 801 0433 (Wales)
beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.
Beat’s helplines are open Monday to Friday,3pm to 8pm.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides a helpline and online chat, as well as information and support, for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
CALM’s helpline and webchat are open from 5pm to midnight, every day of the year.
The Compassionate Friends
0345 123 2304
tcf.org.uk
Provides support to bereaved families after the death of a child.
The Compassionate Friends helpline is open from 10am to 4pm, and 7pm to 10pm, every day of the year.
Cruse Bereavement Support
0808 808 1677
cruse.org.uk
Information and support after a bereavement.
The Cruse helpline is open Monday to Friday, from 9:30am. The closing time varies per day, from 5pm to 8pm. You can check Cruse’s helplines page for more information about their opening hours.
LGBT Foundation
0345 3 30 30 30
lgbt.foundation
Advice, support and information for people identifying as LGBTQ+.
The LGBT Foundation helpline is open on weekdays 9am to 9pm and weekends 10am to 5:30pm
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Free 24-hour helpline for women who have experienced domestic abuse and violence, with all female advisors. Also offers a live chat and can help to find refuge accommodation. Run by the domestic violence charity Refuge.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
[email protected]
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Samaritans’ helplines are open every day of the year.
Shout
85258 (text SHOUT)
giveusashout.org
Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you’re in crisis and need immediate help.
Shout is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The Silver Line
0800 4 70 80 90
thesilverline.org.uk
Provides support, information, friendship and advice for anyone aged over 55 who may feel lonely or isolated.
The Silver Line is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
uk-sobs.org.uk
Emotional and practical support and local groups for anyone bereaved or affected by suicide.
Switchboard
0800 0119 100
hello@switchboard/lgbt
switchboard.lgbt
Listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Switchboard’s helpline is open 10am to 10pm, every day of the year.
The Trussell Trust
0808 208 2138 (Help through Hardship helpline)
trusselltrust.org
Emergency food and support for people in need. Includes a searchable list of local foodbanks.
The Help through Hardship line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The helpline is closed on public holidays.
