Getting help over the holidays

Christmas and New Year can be a difficult time for many, especially those dealing with financial worries, poor mental health or domestic violence. As a PCS member, there are a number of ways PCS can provide or signpost to services to help you.

For services available to PCS members you can check out our Problem at Home? page on the PCS website. If you need help at work, see our Problem at work? page for guidance on how to contact your local representative.

Other Helplines

Mental Health Support

Samaritans – 116 123

Lifeline (NI) - 0808 808 8000

Domestic Violence

Refuge - 0808 2000 247

The Men’s Advice Line - 0808 801 0327

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0800 999 5428

Addiction

Drinkline – 0300 123 1110

Drinkline Scotland – 0800 7314 314

FRANK – 0300 123 6600

BEAT (Eating Disorders) – Multiple helplines depending on which country of the UK you are in.

Support for Older People

The Silver Line – 0800 470 8090