New helpline launched in Harrogate to support people struggling with anxiety during coronavirus outbreak

Just ‘B’, part of Saint Michael’s Hospice, has launched the Hear to Help helpline to provide support and advice to those who are struggling at such a difficult and unprecedented time for us all.

Hear to Help will be available to everyone between 8am-8pm, seven days a week, and will be staffed by specialist support workers.

The service started today, Monday, at 8am, and the number for the phone line is: (01423) 856 799.

Chief Executive Tony Collins said: “We know the current, ever-changing situation is very stressful and emotionally draining for many of us. As a charity committed to helping local people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, we will be here seven days a week, to give people space and time to talk through their anxieties and be listened to.”

“This service has been set up to help our local community and we hope it may also relieve some of the pressures on our colleagues in the NHS.”