The Sanctuary will close on Christmas Eve and reopens on Friday 2^nd January at 9:00am.

While the Sanctuary is closed during Christmas, we understand that you still may need support during this time. If you need any urgent support, please contact the following numbers:

Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS):
Contact if you have concerns about the safety of a child
0121 303 1888

Early Help Duty Line:
For families in need of support
0121 748 8199

Anawim Women’s Centre:
Birmingham-based support for women
Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm
Friday, 9am-4:30pm
0330 056 0065

Mankind Initiative:
Support for male victims of domestic abuse
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
0808 800 1170

Birmingham Crisis Centre:
24-hour helpline for all victims of domestic abuse
0121 507 0707

Refuge:
24-hour helpline for all victims of domestic abuse
0800 200 0247

MIND:
For someone to chat to about your mental health
Monday to Friday (except bank holidays), 9am-6pm
0300 102 1234

Shout:
Confidential 24-hour text service offering support if you’re in crisis and need immediate help
85258 (text SHOUT)
www.giveusashout.org

Erdington Food Bank:
Families can call to receive a voucher. Open 23rd and 30th December at Six Ways Baptist Church
0121 303 116

National Debt Line:
Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm
Saturday, 9:30am-1pm
0808 808 4000

AGE UK:
Information and support for older people. Available 8am-7pm every day.
0800 678 1602

Castle Vale Food Pantry:
Open 22nd December, 29th December and 5th January from 6pm at Spitfire Services