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Double the donation, double the life-saving support for young people and those in mental health crisis: 3-10 December only


While many services close for Christmas, Shout, the only 24/7 text service, and The Mix, the UK’s leading digital support for young people, stay open. Anxiety, loneliness and suicidal thoughts don’t take a holiday - if anything, they can get worse at this time of year.

Over Christmas, nearly 30,000 people will text Shout for support with their mental health. In 40% of the conversations we take at Christmas, texters report having suicidal thoughts. 59% say they texted us because they have no one else to talk to.

By supporting us now, your donations will be doubled, meaning you’re helping to support a further 3,000 people this winter - support that could be life-saving.

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Image caption: One life-saving conversation could become two. Have your donations to Shout and The Mix doubled!


How does the Big Give work?

“Thank you for talking to me on Xmas day. I didn't think anyone would be available. You were really positive and validated how I was feeling. You are probably the only honest conversation I will have today - thanks for being there.”

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