The NHS has urgent mental health helplines for people of all ages. You can call for: 24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for; help to speak to a mental health professional; and an assessment to help decide on the best course of care. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline to find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline. You can also call NHS 111, text 18001 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for non-emergency medical help and advice. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA)placeholder image
The NHS has urgent mental health helplines for people of all ages. You can call for: 24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for; help to speak to a mental health professional; and an assessment to help decide on the best course of care. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline to find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline. You can also call NHS 111, text 18001 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for non-emergency medical help and advice. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Here are five mental health helplines that will be open over Christmas in Lancashire

By Laura Longworth
Published 19th Dec 2022, 11:15 GMT
Updated 19th Dec 2022, 13:09 GMT

Support is available in Lancashire for anyone struggling with their mental health over Christmas.

If you need someone to talk to or require urgent support, here are five helpline services that will be open over the festive period, including details about how to contact them:

Mind offers a number of services over the Christmas period. Its helplines provide information and support by phone and email. The Infoline is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. It will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, as well as New Year's Day. Side by Side is the charity's supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. You can access the community any time, including on Christmas Day and other bank holidays. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

5. Mind

Mind offers a number of services over the Christmas period. Its helplines provide information and support by phone and email. The Infoline is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. It will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, as well as New Year's Day. Side by Side is the charity's supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. You can access the community any time, including on Christmas Day and other bank holidays. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY

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