Holiday Season Support Resources

The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection, but for many, it can also bring unique challenges. Whether you’re navigating feelings of stress, loneliness, grief, or financial strain, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. This page is here to provide you with access to trusted resources and hotlines offering support, guidance, and care. Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, emergency assistance, or tools to help you through difficult moments, these resources are here to help you find comfort and support this holiday season. Reach out - you deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported.

US Resources:

  1. Survivors.org: PAVE's website is dedicated to helping survivors find support in their community as they heal after sexual violence.

  2. National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE): RAINN's 24/7 hotline for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.

  3. National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD): Childhelp's 24/7 hotline for victims and survivors of child abuse and their loved ones.

  4. Trevor Lifeline (1-866-488-7386): 24/7 hotline for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.

  5. National Suicide Lifeline (988): 24/7 hotline for those in crisis, especially surrounding thoughts of suicide.

UK Resources:

  1. Unseen (08000 121 700): UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline

  2. Shout (Text 85258) If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT, a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

  3. SANEline (0300 304 7000) If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else

  4. National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK (0800 689 5652): Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide

India Resources:

  1. Sneha India helpline: call 91 44 24640050‍

  2. iCALL helpline, mental health counseling (LGBTQIA+ friendly): call 9152987821

Africa:

  1. South African Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorders Alliance: Support Hotline | 011 326 0661

  2. Akeso: Crisis Hotline | 0861 435 787

  3. Lifeline Counselling: Emergency Support Hotline | 0861 322 322

  4. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group: Support Hotline | 0800 567 567

  5. South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH): Crisis Hotline | +27 (0) 11 781 1852