Closed for the Holidays
Our Frontline Youth Service will be closed from Friday, Dec 18- Monday, Jan 4. This includes all Youth Groups, Phone and Email Support, and Drugs and Alcohol Services. Our weekly groups will be back on Monday, Jan 11.
Our office will be closed from Wednesday, Dec 23- Monday, Jan 4.
If you feel overwhelmed and are struggling to cope over Christmas, please reach out and talk to someone. The @Samaritans provide 24-hour support on their freephone number 116 123. You can find a number of helplines and support services here.
Keep an eye on our social media pages for some helpful self-care tips over the coming days and take care this holiday season.
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