While many services close for Christmas, Shout - the UK's only free, 24/7 crisis text service - and The Mix, the UK’s leading digital support for young people, stay open. Anxiety, loneliness and suicidal thoughts don’t take a holiday. If anything, they can get worse at this time of year.
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“It’s nice to know you’re not alone at Christmas and there is help and support in such difficult times, thank you” – Shout texter. During the festive season, feelings of grief, loneliness and depression can intensify, while many support services reduce operations. Over a third of people contacting Shout report suicidal thoughts, and more than 40% of young people using The Mix are worried about relationships and family - issues that can feel especially difficult during the holidays.
Our 24/7 text support service, Shout, is free, confidential and available to anyone in the UK 365 days a year. Whatever issue a young person is facing, The Mix is always there for them. Our services are silent, anonymous and accessible. By donating to us now, your gift will be doubled, meaning you’re helping us to support even more people this winter and beyond - support that could be lifesaving.