The fabulous Preston Community Network have created a super resource for the Festive period – a brief summary of services which are continuing over this time and also helplines which will be in operation through Christmas and New Year. Please note this is not intended as a comprehensive list and you may wish to check direct with any service you use to find out opening hours etc.
Christmas Help and Support
Emergency Food Parcels
If you have no food and no money to buy any, you may be eligible for an emergency food parcel, please visit Preston City Council’s food support page
The Haven Open on Christmas Day
Our member group The Haven are open between Noon and 6pm on Christmas Day and will be putting on a range of festive activities, a small buffet and plenty of hot drinks to celebrate Christmas.
For more information visit The Haven Facebook page or the Richmond Fellowship website.
The Haven will also offer support for mental health over the Christmas period. They are open to all adults over 16 and you can self refer.
Opening times 9.45am-9.15pm from December 24-26 and December 31-January 1.
Visit Blanche Street, Preston, PR2 2RL or you can call them on 03300 083672 or email CentrallancashirehavenRichmondFellowship.org.uk.
Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church are providing a free Christmas Day meal. A service will take place at 10:30am followed by a meal at Plungington Community Centre.
Advanced booking is essential, please email vicar@emmanuelpreston.org.uk or telephone – 01772 373426.
Preston Community Hub
The Preston Community Hub will be open from 11am-1pm tomorrow, Thursday, December 21, Saturday December 23 and Christmas Day.
Email – hub@prestoncommunity.co.uk or Visit Noor Food Bank for more information.
Preston City Council (PCC)
PCC will be open until Noon this Friday, December 22 and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, January 2.
Preston City Council’s Housing Advice Team will close at 1pm on this date and reopen at 9am Tuesday, January 2.
PCC will operate a 24/7 service throughout the Christmas and New Year period for homeless emergencies only, all other queries can be emailed to housing@preston.gov.uk and will be responded to in the New Year.
For emergencies please call 01772 906014.
Service Contact Details
Samaritans.
Open 24/7. Freephone 116123, text 0330 094 5717 or download Samaritans self-help app or visit the Samaritans website for more information.
Victim Support
Open 24/7. Freephone 0808 168 9111 or 0300 323 0085 for domestic abuse or live chat via the Victim Support website.
Mental Health Helpline
Open Monday – Friday 7pm – 11pm and Saturday and Sunday Noon – Midnight.
Free phone 0800 9154 640 or Text ‘Hello’ to 07860 022 846.
Visit the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust for more information.
Lancashire Mind
Call 0800 953 0110 or visit the Lancashire Mind website.
Preston Domestic Violence Services
Call the helpline on 01772 201601 or visit the Preston Domestic Violence Services website.
Safe-net Domestic Abuse Support
Call 0300 303 3581 or live chat via the Safe net website.