Christmas can be a tricky time for lots of reasons, and it can be hard to know where to turn for help when many regular services are closed over the festive period.
We have put together a list of supports that are operational on a continual basis through the week of Christmas. We have also put together the reduced opening hours of some other services who will not be open as usual but will open at some points through the week.
If you are struggling in any way this Christmas, please take care of yourself. It’s ok to need some time away from the festivities, but if you are struggling, please reach out for help. Talk to safe friends or family members, you will not ‘ruin Christmas’ by having emotions; most people would rather you share than know you suffered alone. Please utilise the services below as much as you need to. If you are in crisis please present to your nearest A/E.
If you need support during the rest of your Christmas holiday from college, all other services will have their normal operating hours outside of Christmas Week. You can find information about them and how to contact them here.
It’s ok to feel not ok, over Christmas or any time. You are not alone. You deserve help. Help is available. Please reach out.
Turn2Me confidential online support groups access at https://turn2me.ie/services/support-groups/
- Christmas Blues Online Support Group (25th December 12pm)
- Family Issues Online Support Group (26th December 12pm & 28th December 12pm)
- Bereavement & Grief Support: Navigating Loss During the Holidays (27th December 12pm & 29th December 12pm)
- Feeling Alone: Connecting in Times of Isolation (30th December 12pm)
- Feeling Down: Finding Support and Understanding (1st January 12pm)
- How to Manage Anxiety (30th January 12pm)
BodyWhys Eating Disorder online support group
- 29th December 7.30pm at https://www.bodywhys.ie/recovery-support-treatment/online-support-groups/
Samaritans 24 support through Christmas Week
- freephone 116 123
- email jo@samaritans.ie
Pieta 24/7 crisis support through Christmas
- freephone 1800 247 247
Text About It (a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for mental health and wellbeing)
- text HELLO to 50808 (if the shortcode doesn’t work try 0861800280)
- also available on Whatsapp, just save the number to your contacts
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (based in Dublin but available around the country) 24/7 support through Christmas Week
- freephone 1800 77 8888
Amended Opening Hours Over Christmas Week:
BodyWhys
- Phone 01 2107906
- 22nd 7.30pm – 9pm
- 23rd 10.30am – 12.30pm
- 24th – 26th Closed
- 27th 10.30am – 12.30pm
- 28th 7.30pm – 9.30pm
- 29th 7.30pm – 12.30pm
- 31st/1st Closed
- Email support available any time at alex@bodywhys.ie (please allow some time for response)
LGBT Ireland (subject to change, check social media for confirmation)
- 24th 6.30pm-8pm
- 25th Closed
- 26th 6pm – 8pm
- 27th 6.30-10pm
- 28th 6.30-10pm
- 29th 6.30 – 10pm
- 30th 6.30 – 10pm
- 31st 6.30 – 8pm
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