If you need support due to shielding or being isolated because of the coronavirus pandemic, call #StHelensTogether on 01744 676767.

There’s also a range of dedicated services available to provide help for those in need 👉

•Universal Credit Helpline: 0800 328 5644
•Citizens Advice Bureau: 03448 269 694, www.sthelenscab.org.uk
•Age UK: Free helpline 0800 678 1602 or 01744 752 644
•Samaritans (24/7 service): 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258
•Mental health support: For advice visit OKTOASK – www.oktoaskcampaign.co.uk
•Safe2Speak: If you are at risk of domestic abuse, always call 999 in an emergency. Help is also available through the Council’s Safe2Speak service, run by Torus: 01744 743200 Monday to Friday 9-5pm. For out of hours, including refuge accommodation, call 01925 220541. You can also visit www.safe2speak.co.uk
•Women’s Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk
•National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
•Refuge (includes information for men): refuge.org.uk, 0808 200 0247 (24 hours)
•The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors: 0808 801 0327
•National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
•DrinkAware Alcohol Support Services: Free helpline 0300 123 1110