Many of us may find Christmas difficult this year, for lots of different reasons. It might be that you usually enjoy the festive period, but you’re worried about how coronavirus will affect things. Some community groups have provided some useful links to resources that may help in this time;
Rehab 4 Addiction
Serves as an online resource to individuals and families dealing with substance abuse. Have created these educational guides to help increase awareness and understanding of all aspects of dealing with the stress of bereavment and the lockdown. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, many who live with depression are struggling to stay afloat during self or mandated isolation.
Our hope is that this informational guide can be one of many stepping stones for those struggling and their loved ones to better understand their situation and lead them to find a supportive and safe environment, especially during the pandemic.
Perhaps you’d be interested in checking out our guide https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/coronavirus/mental-health-coronavirus
Togetherco.org.uk
Local charity ‘Together Co’ based in Brighton and Hove who connect people, places and ideas, to create a society that everyone can be part of, dealing with, loneliness befriending, they see that social connections are a key to our wellbeing.
Please see the you tube interview below and their website;
B&H Council Support over Christmas 2020
Find out what support services are available.
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/support-brighton-hove-over-christmas-2020