Don't be Alone this Christmas

It's been hectic here this past week and I've not been able to keep up with work, family and the blog. This time of year can be overwhelming, so I'm joining a group of bloggers inspired by the Big Fashionista to donate a post dedicated to those who feel they have nowhere to go and no one to turn to.

If you are at a low this Christmas, please know that you are not alone. Pick up the phone, there is someone to talk to, that can help you find your way back.

MIND

www.mind.org.uk
0300 123 3393

Samaritans www.samaritans.org  

08457 90 90 90

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/newcomers
0845 769 7555

Stonewall
www.stonewall.org.uk
Info line 08000 50 20 20


London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
0207 837 7324

SANELine
www.sane.org.uk
0845 767 8000

Preventing young suicide
www.papyrus-uk.org

For people in Northern Ireland www.lifelinehelpline.info  

0808 808 8000


Childline
www.childline.org.uk
0800 1111

Depressionalliance
www.depressionalliance.org

Refuge
www.refuge.org.uk
0808 2000 247

Shelter
www.shelter.org.uk
0808 800 4444

NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
0845 4647

If you are in Belfast and you find yourself with nobody to spend Christmas Day with and you'd like company, if you're new to Belfast and don't know anyone then you can pop along to Common Grounds, 12 - 24 University Avenue, Belfast where from

 12 - 3pm you will be very welcome to a free Christmas Dinner amongst people in a similar situation. Thanks to the Agoraphoric Fashionista for suggesting this become a tradition. 

Merry Christmas x