USEFUL CONTACTS
Last updated 01.05.23
If you are in immediate danger, call 999 for the Police and/or an Ambulance or visit your nearest Emergency Department (A&E)
• Lincolnshire NHS Crisis Team Suicide Prevention: 0303 123 4000, (e-mail lincs.spa@nhs.net, www.lpft.nhs.uk/our-services/adults/crisis-resolution-and-home-treatment)
• Samaritans – Listening service available 24/7: 116 123
• Shout Text Service – 24/7 help from Crisis volunteer team: text 85258
• Night Light Crisis Cafés – warm welcome, listening service & signposting advice. Across Lincoln and the wider county: 0300 0111 1200( Email stacey@actstrust.org.uk, www.actstrust.org.uk/night-light-cafes/)
• Beam Crisis Café Boston – warm welcome, listening service & signposting advice in Boston: 07833 776816 (Email heidi.freeman@stbarnabashospice.co.uk, www.stbarnanashospice.co.uk/beam-cafe)
• Lincolnshire Family Service Directory – brings together information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families (www.Linconshire.fsd.org.uk)
Mental & General Well-Being Support
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Lincolnshire Mental Health Helpline Free |
Lines open 24/7 to support those suffering from poor mental health.
Staffed by trained counsellors. |
Webchat: www.mhm.org.uk/helpline-webchat
0800 001 4331 |
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Every Mind Matters Free |
Advice and practical support | www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/ |
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Steps to Change Free |
Self-referrals can be made to access CBT and other talking therapies.
Online wellbeing courses are also available. |
www.lpft.nhs.uk/steps2change/home |
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NW Counselling Hub Fees apply |
Connects people 18+ befriending and group activities.
6 week course |
www.nwcounsellinghub.co.uk
Chris Morris 07944222883 |
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SoundLincs Fees may apply |
Using music to support people with their mental health | www.soundlincs.org
01522 510073 |
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Mind Free |
Advice about looking after personal wellbeing | www.mind.org.uk/
0300 123 3393 |
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Lincoln Trauma Centre Fees apply |
A confidential counselling service for families suffering from the effects of trauma and PTSD | www.lincolntraumacentre.org.uk
07812661348 or 07443634793 |
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Recovery College Free |
Free educational courses about mental health and wellbeing | www.lpft.nhs.uk/recovery-college |
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Silver Line Free |
Helpline offering information, friendship and advice to older people.
Operating 24/7 |
www.the silverline.org.uk
0800 470 8090 |
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Lincoln City Foundation – EFL Extra Time Hub Fees apply (£2 – £3) |
Increasing social interaction for the over 55s meeting for walks, gym sessions and sporting activities | www.lincolncityfoundation.com/extratimehub
01522 563792 |
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NHS Mental Health Care for Veterans Free |
Dedicated mental health services for those who have served in the forces and their families, who are struggling to cope | 0300 323 0137 |
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Military Mental Health Helpline Free |
For those who are still serving | 0800 323 4444 |
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We Are With You Free |
Drugs and Alcohol dependency support | www.wearewithyou.org.uk
01522 305518 |
Financial Support
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Citizens Advice Universal Credit Helpline Free |
Universal Credit specific help | 0800 144 8444 |
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Lincolnshire County Council Welfare Free |
For welfare advice including food bank referrals | 01522 873382 |
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Restore Pantry Fees apply |
For a weekly membership fee, people are able to dramatically reduce what they need to spend on their weekly shop.
Membership £4.00 per shop. One shop per week. |
Restore Church, Liquorpond Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8UJ
Open Mon, Weds, Fri 12-2pm. For more information please speak to Darren 01205 837 209 ext. 209 |
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Restore Church Soup Kitchen Free |
To feed the Homeless & all people that are in need operate 5 nights a week. | Restore Church, Liquorpond Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8UJ
Mon-Fri 8.00-9.15 pm |
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Restore – help for homeless men Fees may apply |
Run homes for homeless men | For more information please speak to Darren 01205 837 290 ext. 209 |
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Community Grocery Fees apply |
Provides a shopping basket of food for £3 a shop Membership £5 a year and you can shop up to 3x per week | www.communitygrocery.org.uk
Central Methodist Church Lincoln LN5 7PR 0122 265511 Mon – Fri 9.30am 4.30pm |
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Foodbank (Referrals can be made by a host of agencies, including Lincolnshire County Council Welfare team) Free |
Provides a min of 3 days’ tinned & dried food donated by the local community | www.lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/ amy@lincolnfoodbank.org.uk info@boston.foodbank.org.uk
01522 542166 |
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Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Free |
Free debt counselling | 0800 328 0006 |
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Gamstop Free |
Help control online gambling by blocking access to devices | www.gamstop.co.uk |
Bereavement
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St Barnabas Bereavement Helpline Free |
0300 303 1897, 01476 513544 |
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Cruse Free |
www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/helpline
0808 808 1677 |
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SOBS (Supporting survivors of bereavement of suicide) |
www.uksobs.org/
National Helpline 0300 111 5065 9am-9pm Monday to Sunday |
Divorce
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Family Lives – Divorce Advice Free |
www.familylives.org.uk/advice/divorce-and-separation/
0808 800 2222 |
Men’s Group
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Slow Bikers Club Fees may apply |
A club for leisurely group bike ride, socialising and having refreshments. | 01522 542166 Acts Trust |
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Seasonal Cycles Fees may apply |
Explore Hill Holt Wood. Sessions 11am -2pm, 1st & 3rd Mon of every month | www.hillholtwood.co.uk
01636 892836 |
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Boston Men’s Shed Fees may apply |
A club to make social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter. | www.bostonshed.co.uk
The Shed, Fenside Community Centre Taverner Rd, Boston, Lincs, PE21 8NL 01205 360800 mick@bostonshed.co.uk |
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A Better Way Free |
Call, text, meet, 1:1 chats | Free support from www.abetterway.site |
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Team Talk – Andy’s Man Club Fees may apply (Free – £3) |
Lincoln City Foundation – mental health programme.
Mon, Tues, Wed sessions. |
www.lincolncityfoundation.com/team-talk
teamtalk@lincolncityfoundation. co.uk |
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MAN v FAT football club (18 yrs + with BMI of 27.5+) Free |
Play small-sided football games against other men who also want to improve their health.
Weds, 8pm-10pm |
www.manvfat.com/lincolnshire/
Yarborough Leisure Centre, Riseholme Rd, Lincoln, LN1 3SP |
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New Growth Project for men (Gardening) Free |
Talk, support, connect, grow, relax.
Tues 11 – 1pm |
www.greensynergy.org.uk
Hillside Community Garden, Roman Pavement, Lincoln, LN2 5RD |
In Danger from Self? PRINTABLE support information card
BOSTON SPECIFIC CONTACTS
Boston support clubs from Lincolnshire Family Service Directory www.lincolnshire.fsd.org.uk/boston (Boston Sports Clubs Shortlist Lincolnshire PRINTABLE)
Additional opportunities in Boston and surrounding area
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Coffee Morning Free |
Community Coffee Morning held at Boston Library.
Come along for a cuppa and a biscuit at no charge. |
Boston Library County Hall, Boston, PE21 6DY
Wed 10-12 |
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Boston United FC Positive Pilgrims Fee (£4 a session ) |
Weekly sport and physical activity sessions to improve social inclusion and well-being | The Jakemans Community Stadium, Pilgrim Way, Wyberton PE21 7NE.
Friday Group. 07759 881115 lewis.wright@bufc.co.uk |
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Age UK Boston Friendship Club Fee (£3 a session) |
Activities at this popular friendship group include: crafting, guest speakers, games, seated dance, quizzes and raffles. Tea and biscuits provided! | The Local Community Centre, Mitre Lane, Boston, PE21 6EB.
Monday 10 am |
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Age UK Boston Lunch Club Fees apply |
A delicious three course lunch, cooked and served by the dedicated catering students of Boston College.
£8.95 for two courses, £10.95 for three courses |
The Eden Restaurant, Boston College, Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF
Every 2nd Friday of the month during term time, 12-2 pm |
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The Askfield Project – Friskney Fees may apply |
Various projects based on Friskney Farm incl. ‘Tool shed’ weekly Tues 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm (Seeking volunteers too). Fri Gardening Club. | www.askefield.co.uk/ourprojects |
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Boston Choral Society Fees may apply |
A friendly group of people who simply enjoy making music. | www.bostonchoral.com
society@bostonchoral.com |
