THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE EXTRA HARD FOR MANY PEOPLE...
WE HAVE PROVIDED A LIST OF RESOURCES FOR HELP OVER THE HOLIDAYS, INCLUDING ONLINE DROP IN SESSIONS ACROSS THE FIVE KEY DATES, WHERE ONE OF OUR TEAM WILL BE WAITING WITH A SMILE AND SUPPORT FOR ANYONE IN NEED.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND LINKS FOR OVER THE HOLIDAYS
BELOW IS A LIST OF EXTERNAL SITES, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP WITH COMMON PROBLEMS FACED OVER THE HOLIDAYS. THESE ARE LINKS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS INDEPENDENT OF MORTAL AND STRONG.
NHS MEDICAL HELP
For urgent, non emergency, help with medical problems call 111. For life threatening emergency call 999. Emergency pharmacies can provide some support and help. Click below for NHS information on where to get seen over the holidays.
HEALTH & GENERAL SUPPORT
You don't need to be in crisis to need support. We have online community support spaces through the holidays to provide a space for a smile, chat or comfort for anyone feeling the impact of health challenges and grief this Christmas.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT - MIND
MIND is a charity providing support for people with mental health needs. Visit their website for more specific mental health support.
SAMARITANS
For free, direct contact 24/7 someone is available to help in any mental health crisis.
CALL 116 123
NATIONAL DEBTLINE
Because the holidays can raise very real money worries, there is always support available.
NO PANIC
No Panic provvides 365 days support for people with phobias, anxiety, OCD and panic attacks.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ONLINE COMMUNITY
BECAUSE SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED TO SEE A SMILING FACE TO KNOW SOMEONE IS THERE
The holidays can be a very difficult time - grief, navigating your health, loneliness, stress and increased worries. Everything can feel harder over the Christmas.
We are providing an open space for one hour each of the key holiday dates to provide a drop-in for anyone wanting a smile, someone to talk to, a moment to share. Whether in need of guidance for emergency contacts, whether just wanting to know you will have someone to talk to over the holidays...we are here.
FREE, SAFE SPACE hosted by one of our Charity volunteers.
Drop in with a cup of tea. Come as you are, smile, tears, worries...we are here.
After booking your space you will be given a zoom login link. Click the link to log in to the online zoom session. Camera on or off it is up to you, if you want to log in and type your questions that's ok too. Our team will have a list of emergency contact numbers if needed, but please note this is not for specific personal medical advice. This is for support over the holidays, even if all you need is a friendly smile to say Merry Christmas to someone.
This service is provided free thanks to the donations by our amazing friends and community who fundraise for us.
CHRISTMAS EVE 11am
Click the link to register your space, you can book right up until it starts. By booking (it's entirely free) you will be given the zoom login code. Click that link on the date and time, and our team will be here to provide a smile, an ear or support. Even if just a general chat so you have someone over the holidays, we are here.
CHRISTMAS DAY 1pm
Click the link to register your space, you can book right up until it starts. By booking (it's entirely free) you will be given the zoom login code. Click that link on the date and time, and our team will be here to provide a smile, an ear or support. Even if just a general chat so you have someone over the holidays, we are here.
BOXING DAY 1pm
Click the link to register your space, you can book right up until it starts. By booking (it's entirely free) you will be given the zoom login code. Click that link on the date and time, and our team will be here to provide a smile, an ear or support. Even if just a general chat so you have someone over the holidays, we are here.
NEW YEARS EVE 3pm
Click the link to register your space, you can book right up until it starts. By booking (it's entirely free) you will be given the zoom login code. Click that link on the date and time, and our team will be here to provide a smile, an ear or support. Even if just a general chat so you have someone over the holidays, we are here.
NEW YEAR's DAY 11am
Click the link to register your space, you can book right up until it starts. By booking (it's entirely free) you will be given the zoom login code. Click that link on the date and time, and our team will be here to provide a smile, an ear or support. Even if just a general chat so you have someone over the holidays, we are here.
