Support and Advice Over the Festive Period

Christmas Opening Hours

Wernham House - Open as usual

Care Choices - Open as usual

All other services

Week1

Monday 23rd December
9am to 5pm

Tuesday 24th December
9am to 3pm

Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th December
Closed

Friday 27th December
9am to 3pm

Week2

Monday 30th December
9am to 3pm

Tuesday 31st December, Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd January
Closed

Friday 3rd January
9am to 4pm

If you are struggling when we are closed and need some support, you can find details on how to get help below:

Aberdeen City Council Emergency contact numbers:

Homelessness helpline - 0800 917 6379 (24 hours)

Aberdeen City Council Support Line 0800 0304 713 Phones are available at the Marischal College Customer Service Centre to call this number.


Christmas meals

For anyone in need of a meal this Christmas, particularly those who are feeling isolated, there are a number of places, individuals can go to in Aberdeen.

Mamacita Foundation 
24th December: Open until 10pm, extending food bank hours to accommodate more people.
25th December: Hosting a Christmas dinner at 3pm for individuals who are isolated and wish to celebrate with them.  For more information and to register to attend visit Mamacita Facebook page

Social Bite 
24th December and 25th December: Dinner, gifts and games from 11am until 4pm.  https://www.social-bite.co.uk/.

Other places to collect emergency food

Times and places to collect free food | Aberdeen City Council

Metal health support

Your mental health & wellbeing | Aberdeen City Council

Domestic abuse support

Domestic abuse support | Aberdeen City Council

Drug and alcohol support

Support and advice services | Aberdeen City Council

Warm spaces

Warm Spaces in Aberdeen| Aberdeen City Council