Christmas can be a really challenging time of year for many of us and living with a mental health problem can make coping even more difficult.
Here are some of ways you can find support and information during the holidays:
To those of you who might be struggling, or supporting someone who is struggling, here are some of ways you can find support and information during the holidays:
- Elefriends is a really supportive online community where you can be yourself, share and be heard
- Samaritans are available to talk 24/7 about whatever is on your mind
- Mind Infoline has information on treatments and where to get help. It is open at different times for the holidays
- Mind’s A-Z of mental health information covers over 100 topics, including coping tips for a range of diagnoses, and ways that family and friends can support
If you feel unsafe, remember the emergency services are there to support you. See Mind’s crisis care page for more information and other ways to get support in a crisis.
Our services will be limited over the Christmas period. For support over the Christmas period, please see below.
C.A.L.L
C.A.L.L – 0800 132 737
Samaritans
Samaritans – 116 123
Local Community Mental Health and Crisis Teams
Merthyr Adult CMHT – 01685 351100
Crisis Response Home Treatment Team – Royal Glamorgan – 01443 443443 ext 4388
Crisis Response Team – Prince Charles Hospital – 01685 726952