December 2021 Services operating during the Christmas period To the residents of Haringey, we know this year Christmas will be a different experience. Many may not be able to connect with loved ones in person. However, this does not mean we are alone in these difficult times. This is a list of services and activities that will still be running over the Christmas period. We hope you enjoy the holidays while staying safe, together we will get through these difficult times. Activities and Virtual Classes · Fantastic for families has a list of events as well as online activities for children https://fantasticforfamilies.com/ · Santa HQ is offering one-to-one video calls with Santa for £30 https://santahq.app/ · Disney are offering free tickets to their Frozen takeover in Covent Garden https://www.coventgarden.london/experience/things-to-do/fr ozen-in-covent-garden/ · Skylight rooftop are offering NYE events: food must be purchased https://www.skylightbars.com/events/nye-partyat-skylight-tobacco-dock/ Support with Christmas presents December 2021 · The Selby Food Hub are providing support with Christmas presents for children in Haringey this year. Open Tuesday 24pm & Thursday 1.30-3.30pm, The Selby Centre, Selby Road, N17 8JL. · Salvation Army are running their Christmas appeal from a few locations in the borough https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/wood-green or 020 8888 9466 https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/north-london or 020 76017057. · Make a Wish Foundation https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/wishes/apply-for-a-wish/ · Prison Fellowship is supporting prisoners in sending their children a Christmas present https://prisonfellowship.org.uk/contact/ Christmas meals · Union Church and Community Centre are providing Christmas dinner for the community on the 25th of December, 11am-4pm. RSVP on 0208 341 3918 or email christmas@unionccc.org.uk. · The Antwerp Arms are providing Christmas hampers. Tel: 0783 121 9032 or Email: mab.prospect@tiscali.co.uk. · Crisis are hosting a Christmas Day service from the 24-28 th of December. For more information visit Join us for Christmas at a Crisis Day Centre | Crisis | Together we will end homelessness · Salvation army Wood Green are holding a seniors Christmas event on the 21st of December 12.30-2pm, 24 Lyminton Road, Wood Green, N22 6JA. Book your place before the 19 th of December, Tel: 0208 8889466 Email: paula.knight@salvationarmy.org.uk. Rough sleeping over Christmas December 2021 · Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic Streetlink is now making all referrals to homeless shelters, if you are rough sleeping or know somebody that is rough sleeping refer them to street link immediately on 0300 500 0914. · Haringey council will be open to support people who are homeless during the Christmas period, use this link to complete a homelessness referral form https://haringeylive01.rapid-is.co.uk/~?a=homelessrefhar IMPORTANT: These referral's are checked Monday-Friday. If you have nowhere to sleep tonight please call 020 8489 1000 if you have any difficulties filling out the form please call 020 8489 1000. IMPORTANT: You can also get support in person at one of the following Customer Service Centres: · Marcus Garvey Centre - Library and Customer Services Tottenham Green Pools and Fitness 1 Philip Lane Tottenham N15 4JA or · Wood Green Library and Customer Services 187-197A High Road Wood Green N22 6XD to Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am 5pm, Wednesday: 10am to 5pm December 2021 · Connected communities can also offer you support in resolving your housing needs if you need extra support. 020 8489 4431. Crisis Services open on Christmas Day · CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35. Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight) or https://www.thecalmzone.net/ · Samaritans are a confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) www.samaritans.org.uk · Refuge offer advice on dealing with domestic violence. Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline) or www.refuge.org.uk · Alcoholics Anonymous is a free self-help group. Its "12 step" programme involves getting sober with the help of regular face-to-face and online support groups (covid restrictions apply) Phone: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline) or www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk · Barnet, Enfield and Haringey have set up a 24/7 helpline for residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis Phone: 0800 151 0023 · PAPYRUS (Prevent