Christmas can be a difficult time for some of us and it can also put a strain on our mental health, wellbeing and our finances too. That's why it's so important to know there's always support available and that you're not alone. Here are some tips on looking after your wellbeing this winter as well contacts for organisations to access for further support.
Here are some more helpful resources.
5 ways to cope with anxiety during the holiday period - Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org)
Christmas and your mental health - Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org)
Christmas on a budget | Sandwell Council
Home - Black Country Food Bank
Find a Welcoming Space in Sandwell | Welcoming Spaces | Sandwell Council
Warm Spaces | City Of Wolverhampton Council
Warm Walsall | Walsall Community Network
Homepage - Good Shepherd Wolverhampton (gsmwolverhampton.org.uk)
Walsall Talking Therapies - Call 0800 953 0995
Dudley Sanctuary Hub - DY1 Community Centre Stafford Street, Dudley DY1 1SA. Open Monday to Friday 6pm till 11pm, Saturday to Sunday noon till 11pm (Face to face)
Wolverhampton Sanctuary Hub - Base 25, 29-31 Temple Street, Wolverhampton WV2 4AN. Open Monday to Friday 6pm till 11pm, Saturday to Sunday noon till 11pm (Face to face)
Walsall Sanctuary Hub - 1 Queen's Parade, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 2EX. Open Monday to Friday 6pm till 11pm, Saturday to Sunday noon till 11pm (Face to face)
Black Country Healthcare 24/7 Helpline - Call 0800 088 6516 or Text 07860 025 281
Mind - 0300 123 3393
Shout - Text SHOUT to 85258 24/7 text service
Samaritans - 116 123 24/7 text service
Youngminds - Text YM to 85258
Calm - 0800 58 5858 Helpline for men
Papyrus - 0800 068 4141
Domestic Abuse help & Support: Getting help for domestic violence and abuse - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Beat Eating Disorder Charity: The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)
Crisis Homelessness Charity - Christmas Appeal 2023 | Donate to Crisis at Christmas | Crisis UK
Sue Ryder Bereavement Charity - Sue Ryder | Because no one should face death or grief alone