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Warm wishes to you from the Bolton CVS team

We know the festive period and New Year can be difficult. Here is some information of support available over this period should you, or someone you know, need it. More information can be found in the ‘Find a Group’ function on our website and across our social media platforms.

• Samaritans: phone 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258
• Bolton Carers Support: 01204 363056 – open weekdays from 9am to 5pm, closed on Bank Holidays
• BAND/Family Action: 01204 3800643 / band@family-action.org.uk for activities throughout the period.
• 1Point Counselling Services: 01204 917745

If you’re feeling depressed or lonely this Christmas, don’t suffer in silence.
There are plenty of helplines available for support:

• Age UK Bolton: 01204 328411
• Age UK National Helpline: 0800 678 1602
• Mind: 0300 123 3393
• GM Mental Health Foundation Trust: 0800 953 0285
• Campaign Against Living Miserably: 0800 585858