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Some of our services do pause over the Christmas period and if you find that you would like someone to talk to here are some options available for you: 

Age UK - Advice Line 

0800 678 1602 

8:00am – 7:00pm every day of the year – if you would like some confidential advice when our offices are closed you can speak to one of the friendly advisers at the Advice Line. 

Silver Line 

0800 470 8090 

Age UK’s Partner charity Silver Line run a free 24 hour helpline that you can call day or night for a chat whatever the reason: 

Just contact Silver Line – available 24/7 everyday of the year you can call 0800 470 80 90 to talk to someone providing information, friendship and support to older people. 

The British Red Cross 

0808 196365 

The British Red Cross have a support line for anyone feeling lonely, in need of emotional support, or local support services. You can also call if you feel worried about accessing food or medication call 0808 196 365. 

Samaritans 

116 123 

Samaritans have a support line 24/7 every day of the year. If you are having a difficult time and need to share how you are feeling you can call them for free to talk things through – just call 116 123 or email jo@smaritans.org (response time 24 hours). 

Sutton Mental Health Foundation Crisis Café 

Open 365 days a year 6:30pm – 11:00pm as a drop in service available to people in mild to moderate mental health crisis who need a safe space and someone to listen. If you are finding the festive period tough and need to discuss how you are feeling you can drop in to their comfortable space in Downs Road Belmont or call 0800 012 9082 “While we are called a Crisis Café, we don't really offer food - although a cup of tea can be very helpful. We will have some therapeutic activities such as colouring and board games, but if you want yoga, art or mindfulness, we offer those in our daytime service at the Belmont Connect” 

More info: Sutton Crisis Café - Sutton Mental Health Foundation (smhf.org.uk) 

Mental Health Support Line 

0800 028 8000 

If you need support with your mental health and these services are not open and you cannot access your GP – call 0800 028 8000 to speak to a trained professional about your options.