Christmas Closure

Christmas Update and Support Services

This is to inform you that HERSANA offices will be closed for the festive period from Friday, 20th December 2024, and will reopen on Monday, 6th January 2025. During this time, our team will not be available to provide support or respond to enquiries.

We understand that the festive season can be challenging, so we’ve compiled a list of support services across England that are open throughout the holiday period. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to them if you need help or someone to talk to.

Immediate Support

• Rape Crisis England & Wales Call: 0808 802 9999 (12–2:30 PM and 7–9:30 PM daily) Website: rapecrisis.org.uk
  
  
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline Call: 0808 2000 247 (24/7) Website: nationaldahelpline.org.uk
  
  
• Samaritans Call: 116 123 (24/7) Email: jo@samaritans.org Website: samaritans.org
  
  
• Shout (Text Helpline) Text: 85258 (24/7) Website: giveusashout.org
  
  
• Childline (for children and young people under 19) Call: 0800 1111 (24/7) Website: childline.org.uk

Additional Support Services

• Victim Support Call: 0808 168 9111 (24/7) Website: victimsupport.org.uk
  
  
• Refuge – National Domestic Violence Service Call: 0808 2000 247 (24/7) Website: refuge.org.uk
  
  
• The Mix (for under-25s) Call: 0808 808 4994 (3 PM–12 AM daily) Text: THEMIX to 85258 Website: themix.org.uk
  
  
• ManKind Initiative (support for male victims of domestic abuse) Call: 01823 334 244 (10 AM–4 PMweekdays) Website: mankind.org.uk
  
  
• Galop (LGBT+ Anti-Abuse Helpline) Call: 0800 999 5428 (10 AM–5 PM weekdays, 10 AM–8 PM Monday & Thursday) Website: galop.org.uk
  
  
• Mind (Mental health support) Call: 0300 123 3393(9 AM–6 PM weekdays) Text: 86463 Website: mind.org.uk

Emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999. If you cannot speak, press 55 when prompted to alert the operator that you need help.

We appreciate your understanding during this time and encourage you to reach out to these services if needed. HERSANA will be here for you again in the New Year.

Wishing you peace and strength this festive season.

Warm regards,
The HERSANA Team