The holiday season, while joyful for many, can be a particularly tough time for others.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or alone, it’s important to remember that help is always available.
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Take that first step and reach out today.
Here are some key organisations that provide essential wellbeing and support services:
- Mind
- Farming Community Network
- Samaritans
- Young Minds
- Campaign Against Living Miserably
- Papyrus
- Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
- You Are Not Alone
- Mental Health UK
- Federation of Small Businesses
Mind offers comprehensive wellbeing support services, including helplines, drop-in centres, and advocacy. They work tirelessly to promote understanding of emotional wellness issues and provide vital resources to individuals managing their wellbeing.
FCN offers pastoral and practical support to anyone in the farming community, with a focus on farmers and farming families. Their volunteers understand the challenges of farming life and provide a vital lifeline for many rural communities.
Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 for anyone experiencing distress or despair. Whether you prefer to reach out via phone, email, or in person, Samaritans are always there to lend a listening ear.
YoungMinds is dedicated to the wellbeing of children and young people. They provide information, advice, and services aimed at improving the emotional health of young people.
CALM focuses on preventing male suicide, providing support for men aged 15 to 35 through a helpline and webchat service. They also engage in campaigns to change attitudes towards emotional wellness and encourage men to seek help when they need it.
PAPYRUS is dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. They offer support and practical advice to young people struggling with suicidal thoughts and work to reduce the stigma around talking about these issues.
RABI provides practical, financial, and emotional assistance to farmers and their families. They understand the unique pressures faced by those in the agricultural sector and offer tailored support to help them through difficult times.
YANA provides support specifically for those involved in farming and other rural businesses. They offer confidential support and a range of resources to help individuals manage their emotional wellbeing.
Mental Health UK provides resources and support specifically for small business owners, including advice and wellbeing resources. They understand the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and offer targeted support to help them thrive.
FSB offers a range of resources and support to help small business owners manage their wellbeing. They provide valuable advice and services to ensure that business leaders can take care of their emotional health while running their companies.
These organizations are here to support you through difficult times and to provide the assistance you need. You’re not alone, and there are people who care and want to help you find your way to better emotional health and wellbeing.
Take that first step and reach out today.