As PEGS is closed over some of the festive period, we want to remind our community that there are many wonderful organisations and support services available that can offer help if needed. Please know you're not alone, and there are resources ready to assist during this time.

Please note, it is worth checking with your local provider if you are unsure whether it is free to make calls to services. Some services are free to call and this information is below.

The PEGS team are wishing you all a peaceful and safe Christmas and New Year.

Support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, email jo@samaritans.org, or visit https://www.samaritans.org 

Shout: Text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258 for free, or visit https://giveusashout.org/ 

The Silver Line (for anyone aged over 55 experiencing isolation or loneliness): Call 0800 470 8090 for free, or visit https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/ 

NHS 111: Call 111 for free and select option 2 for mental health support, or visit https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/?_id=111Website 

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (for women who have experienced/are experiencing domestic abuse): Call 0808 2000 247 for free, or visit https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ 

Combat Stress (for veterans experiencing mental health challenges): Call 0800 1381 619 for free, or visit https://combatstress.org.uk/ 

Support available at varying times subject to service scheduling

Men’s Advice Line (for men who have experienced/are experiencing domestic abuse): Call 0808 8010 327 for free from Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, or visit https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

LGBT Foundation (for anyone identifying as LGBTQ+): Call 0345 3 30 30 30 from Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm and Saturday - Sunday 10am - 5.30pm, or visit https://lgbt.foundation/ 

Cruse Bereavement Support: Call 0808 808 1677 for free (opening hours vary), or visit https://www.cruse.org.uk/ 

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (for adults who experienced abuse during childhood): Call 0808 801 0331 for free from Monday - Thursday 10am - 9pm, and Friday 10am - 6pm, or visit https://napac.org.uk/ 

The Compassionate Friends (for bereaved families after the death of a child): Call 0345 123 2304 from 10am - 4pm and from 7pm - 10pm every day, or visit https://www.tcf.org.uk/ 

The Trussell Trust (for anyone in need of urgent food and related support): Visit https://www.trussell.org.uk/ 

Tommy’s (for anyone impacted by stillbirth, miscarriage and premature birth): Visit https://www.tommys.org/ 

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (for anyone impacted by bereavement or suicide): Visit https://uksobs.com/ 

Stand Alone (for adults who are estranged from their family): Visit https://www.standalone.org.uk/