This time of year is especially difficult for those in already vulnerable positions.
Cumberland Council has published a leaflet of services including their opening hours, which can be found at:
https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-12/Help%20this%20winter%20FINAL.pdf
If you need help over the festive break, the following services are open and available:
Homelessness:
Cumberland Council out of hours homelessness number: 0300 373 3730
For information and advice: https://www.carlisle.gov.uk/Residents/Housing-and-Homeless/Information-for-the-homeless
Elderly abuse or neglect:
Hourglass https://www.wearehourglass.org/, Tel: 0808 808 8141, Freetext: 078 6005 2906
Mental Health Distress:
Mindline Cumbria http://www.mindlinecumbria.org/ Tel: 0300 561 0000
Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team West Cumbria https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/services/crisis-resolution-home-treatment-west-cumbria/ Tel: 0300 123 9015/0800 652 2865, Text: 07795 656 226
Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/branches/whitehaven/ Tel: 116 123
Domestic Abuse:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline Free 24 hour support line, free and confidential support – 0808 200 247 .
Victim Support (local) Monday – Friday 9.00am – 6.00pm and 24/7. Call 0808 1689 111 or email Cumbria.Admin@victimsupport.org.uk .
ManKind Support for male victims of domestic abuse and male victims of domestic violence from across the whole of the UK. Call 01823 334244
In an emergency, contact the police on 999 or text 18001 101
Financial:
Moneyhelper can offer guidance and help alleviate this.
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en?source=mas#
