Easton Community Centre will be closed to the public for Christmas from Monday 22nd December 2025 reopening on Monday 5th January 2026.
Christmas Help & Emergency Services in Bristol
The festive season can be tough, especially if you find yourself homeless, hungry, or in crisis. Below are key services in Bristol that remain active over Christmas, offering shelter, meals, emotional support, and practical help when it matters most.
Shelter & Accommodation
Julian Trust Night Shelter – based at Little Bishop Street, St Pauls (BS2 9JF)
Bristol Churches Shelter – a partnership of churches, operating a winter guest-house from November to March.
inHope / Spring of Hope (women only) – provides short-term emergency accommodation for women in crisis.
Food & Essential Support
South & East Bristol Foodbank – delivers emergency food parcels all year round, and steps up its support during the Christmas period.
Mental Health & Crisis Helplines
If Christmas brings anxiety, loneliness, or a mental-health crisis, help is available:
NHS — for urgent emotional support: call GP, out-of-hours GP service, or NHS 111.
Shout Crisis Text Line — text “SHOUT” to 85258 for 24/7 confidential crisis support.
Samaritans — free and confidential emotional support any time: phone 116 123.
If the situation feels life-threatening, for you or someone else, always call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How to Get Help & Who to Contact
For urgent housing, contact Bristol City Council: 0117 352 6800 (Mon–Fri, 09:00–16:00).
Outside office hours, contact the out-of-hours Emergency Duty Team: 01454 615 165.
For homelessness advice or immediate shelter, Shelter England’s helpline is open daily: 0808 800 4444.
