Christmas and New Year information
Find out all the information you need about our services over the Christmas and New Year period. This includes our opening times, waste collection days, and how to contact us out of hours.
Find cost of living and welfare support
We provide a number of services if you need help with your wellbeing and welfare or financial help if you're having money problems.
Mental health support
If someone is in a mental health crisis and needs urgent help, they can call their local Crisis Team 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
North Cumbria
Telephone 0800 6522 865
Those who are deaf/hard of hearing should text 0779 565 6226
South Cumbria
Telephone: 0800 953 0110
The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123 for people who need to talk to someone urgently. Find out more at on the Samaritans website
You can also find local organisations that offer mental health support in our directory