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Christmas Closure Announcement

Dear Therapy Partners Community,

Please note that our offices will be closed from Tuesday 24th December until Friday 27th December. During this time, we encourage you to take gentle care of yourselves and each other.

 

A Peaceful Christmas Wish

As we step into the festive season, we wish all our present and future clients a peaceful and restorative Christmas. May this time bring you moments of peace and rest. Here are some practical tips to help you navigate the Festive season:

  1. Stay Connected - "We don't have to do it all alone. We were never meant to." — Brené Brown. Remember, reaching out to loved ones can provide comfort and joy during the holidays.
  2. Set Boundaries - "Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others." — Brené Brown. It’s okay to say no or to participate less if it means taking better care of yourself.
  3. Mindful Presence - "Be present in all things and thankful for all things." — Maya Angelou. Try to stay in the moment, whether you're sipping your coffee or, decorating, or simply sitting on your own .
  4. Self-Care Rituals - "An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly." — Unknown. Make sure to carve out time for yourself to relax and recharge.

Looking forward to reconnecting with you when we resume normal operations on Monday 30th December.

For all Current clients your Therapist will advise you of their particular sessional times and dates over the Christmas new year period.

Warm regards,

The Therapy Partners Team

 

Support and Helplines during Christmas

If you find that you need support during this time, there are several free listening services available. These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk any time of day or night about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult:

• Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours

• Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line

 

For our Kent based community, you can also contact:

  • The Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust on: 0800 783 9111. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you call, you'll speak to a professional in your local NHS mental health service. They can discuss your current mental health needs and provide access to further support if needed. Calls to NHS urgent mental health helplines are free.
  • Call the 'Release the Pressure' helpline 24 hours a day on 0800 107 0160.
  • Text “Kent” or “Medway” to 85258 for 24 hour mental health crisis support via text.

More information about local services and support can also be found on the Kent and Medway Mental Wellbeing Information Hub here. (https://www.kentandmedwayccg.nhs.uk/mental-wellbeing-information-hub)”

 

For our Dorset based community, you can also contact:

  • The Dorset Crisis Response Service by calling 111 and selecting 'mental health' or by dialling 0800 652 01901. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you call, you'll speak to a professional in your local NHS mental health service. They can discuss your current mental health needs and provide access to further support if needed. Calls to NHS urgent mental health helplines are free.

 

Alternatively, if you feel yourself approaching crisis point, you can access immediate support from The Retreat which is run in partnership with Dorset Mental Health Forum.

  • The Retreat, Bournemouth is open for face-to-face and virtual drop-ins from 4.30-11.30pm every day. The address is: Bournemouth: Hahnemann House, Hahnemann Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5JW.
  • The Retreat, Dorchester is open for face-to-face drop-ins from 4.30-11.30pm Sunday-Wednesday and virtual drop-ins from 4.30-11.30pm every day. The address is: Dorchester: 30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, DT1 2ER
  • If you are unable to get to Bournemouth or Dorchester, virtual support is available at their Community Front Rooms in Bridport, Wareham and Shaftesbury, Thursday-Sunday, 2.15-9.45pm and in Weymouth, Monday - Sunday 2.15-9.45pm. All offer face-to-face and virtual drop-ins. Or you can access their online service here: https://england.nhs.attendanywhere.com/service/?apikey=6af34d5d-3f50-4b79-ba10-0d8c1d6d2eb9&nid=j6vFho~%2fB

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