Christmas can be a tough time for some people but support is always available.

There are still services and charities available around Southampton for those in need, even if some places are closed for the holidays.

Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire and The Lighthouse in Bitterne and The South West Hampshire Safe Haven in Eastleigh remain open across the whole Christmas period.

The charity has also published Coping at Christmas tips on its website and has a Winter Wellbeing Toolkit available for download online to give advice about managing mental health over the colder months.

In Romsey, the Royal British Legion Club on Love Lane will open its doors today to offer a free Christmas meal.

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They will be hoping newcomers can make new friends and enjoy a free lunch, desert and hot drink.

Anyone experiencing low mood or suicidal thoughts at home can ring Samaritans for free on 116 123 to speak to someone who will listen without judgement and talk through their troubles.

Further information about the charity is available at https://www.samaritans.org/ .

People in relationships with a partner who is abusive can contact the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership on their helpline at 03300 165 112 or visit https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/domestic-abuse-partnership .

The Pippa helpline is also available for anyone who has concerns around domestic violence at 023 8091 7917 .

Young people up to the age of 19 who are struggling with sensitive issues or want confidential advice can call ChildLine for free on 0800 1111 (it will not show up on the phone bill). More helpful information and one-to-one chats with counsellors are available online at www.childline.org.uk

Those who are sleeping rough during the cold months can find help at The Salvation Army’s Booth Centre on Oxford Street on 023 80 330797.

Streetlink can also guide users to local services on https://thestreetlink.org.uk/ .