Help is available
Help is available
Lockdown is tough for everyone, and it’s important to remember there is help available if you’re struggling for any reason.
Check out https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/coronavirus for lots of links and advice regarding guidance for those shielding and vulnerable residents, schools, council services, businesses and #StHelensTogether which is still available to directly help you if you need support – call 01744676767 or see https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/coronavirus/st-helens-together/
There’s lots more help out there too. You’re not alone 👋🤝🙏:
ST HELENS BOROUGH COUNCIL
St Helens Together: If you need support call 01744676767. If you would like to volunteer to support vulnerable residents, call 01744676767 or visit www.sthelenstogether.co.uk
St Helens Council COVID-19 information portal: www.sthelens.gov.uk/coronavirus
St Helens Borough Council main helpline: 01744 676789 or www.sthelens.gov.uk
St Helens Libraries: Visit https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/libraries/ for information about the services available, or email libraries@sthelens.gov.uk
HEALTH AND MEDICINE
NHS Information and Services: 111 or https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19/
Echo Lloyd’s Free Prescription Delivery Service: 020 08068 8067 or help@echo.co.uk
SUPPORT SERVICES
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
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
St Helens Foodbank, Hope Centre, Atherton Street: info@sthelensfoodbank.org.uk or 01744 26414
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