Important resources for the holiday season
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Hey everybody!
Well we are just days away from the big day, today is winter solstice and the days are dark, the weather is not nice and everyone is under pressure to have the ‘perfect’ day! But not everyone has someone to spend the day with, not everyone has a home, not everyone has a family who support their sexuality or gender and there are people who will not be safe this holiday season so here is a list of resources. I want to make sure that as many people as possible have these important resources for the holiday season.
Samaritans
Samaritans.org is a safe place to talk when depressed, suicidal or just needing someone to talk to.
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
ADT Healthcare
ADT Healthcare offers a free hotline dedicated to assisting women and families suffering from drug, alcohol and mental health issues. ADT Healthcare was founded in 2011 by people who overcame addiction themselves.
Call: 0800 088 6686
Local Rehabs
local rehabs is here to help you make informed choices on picking the best place for drug rehabilitation or alcohol detox for you.
Call: 1888 796 9096
Age UK
Age UK is a great resource for anyone who cares for or is elderly. They provide anything from financial advice, help choosing a nursing home as well as providing someone to talk to when isolated and lonely.
Call: 0800 055 6112
Streetlink
Streetlink exists to help end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.
Meetup
Meetup is an organisation that allows members to either put together or join groups based on their interests.
Web of loneliness
Web of Loneliness helps the lonely get connected, view artwork and build connections
Elefriends
Elefriends is part of Mind and is a supportive online community for a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
EmptyClosets
Emptyclosets is an online community for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, curious or unsure.
Asbestos.com
This is a website that is part of the Mesothelioma Center and provides a resource for seniors who have this type of cancer which comes from being around asbestos. The organisation works 1-on-1 with these individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups.
The Recovery Village
The recovery village is an educational resource dedicated to increase understanding and awareness of mental health disorders. It includes valuable information on mental health support, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options as well as phone numbers for The Recovery Village, alcohol/drug abuse resources, and other national hotlines.
Mesothelioma.net
This website offers an abundant amount of information surrounding mesothelioma and asbestos. Some of the topics they cover are: treatments, doctors, complimentary therapy, mental wellness and more.
Financial help for single mothers
This website offers information and help for single mothers. They offer assistance with paying rent, and offer grants and financial assistance
Mesothelioma lawyer center
Mesothelioma Lawyer Center: If you have mesothelioma or any another illness caused by asbestos exposure, your top priority is taking care of yourself and choosing the best treatment plans and specialists, as well as finding the best legal options for financial compensation. Visit https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/ to learn more.
Addiction Resource
“Drug and alcohol abuse is a struggle that affects the lives of many people and families in the United Kingdom. Here are the top 10 rehab centers in the UK, which offer a range of addiction treatment programs to those battling substance abuse.” – addictionresource.net
Recovering Champions
Recovering Champions is a comprehensive drug & alcohol treatment program in Massachusetts specializing in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. To give our clients the best chance of recovery, we offer a structured yet personalized approach that fosters life-changing experiences of hope and freedom. We support each of our clients through a warm, encouraging, and vibrant safe space on beautiful Cape Cod, which helps each member of our community to develop lasting relationships, define long-term goals, and achieve ongoing success.
Bedrock Recovery Center
Bedrock Recovery Center is a state of the art Drug Rehab & Alcohol Detox facility designed to treat substance use disorder in an inpatient residential treatment setting. At Bedrock Recovery Center, our mission is to provide trauma informed, evidenced based addiction treatment in a culturally humble and gender responsive environment.
Kingsway Recovery
Kingsway Recovery: At Kingsway Recovery’s substance abuse mental health treatment center, we provide a broad range of clinically intensive treatment services in a safe, structured, and caring environment. All of our treatment services include conflict resolution and occupational enhancement. Additional counseling and treatment services are all offered by our passionate team of experts. They include the following:
Coastal Detox
Coastal Detox: Coastal Detox is a free-standing state-licensed medical detox center that is dedicated to helping people who struggle with drug addiction, alcoholism, and co-occurring disorders. We offer the latest in medical addiction treatment combined with diverse holistic care and clinical therapy to provide comprehensive drug and alcohol detox services that treat the whole person. Coastal Detox is made up of a highly experienced and dedicated team of doctors, nurses, therapists, CNA’s, behavioral health technicians, and holistic treatment specialists. To better serve our clients, our medical detox services are covered by most health insurance plans.
Addiction treatment services
Addiction Treatment Services: Addiction Treatment Services provides updated and accurate information on substance abuse and recovery resources around the country. Our directory of nationwide addiction treatment resources includes organizations, listings of state agencies, and insurance coverage information that may be of assistance to those seeking drug or alcohol rehab treatment.
North Jersey Recovery Center
North Jersey Recovery Center: The staff here at North Jersey Recovery Center understands that addiction is a disease which manifests in mental, physical, and spiritual anguish. Regardless of the places that addiction has taken you, our addiction specialists can help you heal. Our specialized North Jersey addiction treatment programs set an industry-standard using innovative drug and alcohol programming. Our vision is to provide each and every client with the tools needed for a lifetime of lasting, meaningful sobriety.
Addiction Intervention
Addiction Intervention: Addiction Intervention is a resource that helps individuals who need intervention or looking for an interventionist near them in the US. We happily serve the stand beside those suffering from any kind of mental health and addiction-related issues.
Intrepid Detox
Intrepid Detox: We are able to offer personalized advice on what treatment options would best suit your personal needs – we’re happy to discuss your personal history, your individualized treatment goals, and your financial capability. Fortunately, we at Intrepid Detox Residential accept many different forms of coverage, and it is very likely that your current medical insurance will cover the cost of treatment.
Harmony Place
Harmony Place: Harmony Place treats addiction from a “whole person” perspective. Our program focuses not only on the individual but the family system as well. We not only treat your addiction but also address any underlying emotional concerns that may escalate the manifestation of your symptoms. We believe that recovery care coupled with stabilization of emotional well-being is the key to successfully maintaining your sobriety.
Grace Land Recovery
Grace Land Recovery: Grace Land Recovery is a dual diagnosis treatment center located in the Memphis, Tennessee area. Our facility was created with the intention of helping individuals who suffer from addiction achieve sobriety by getting to the root of their addiction issues. We specialize in treating co-occurring disorders and addiction. This means that you can receive the highest quality addiction treatment and therapy services at our treatment center.
BRC Healthcare
BRC Healthcare owns and operates specialty behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities, programs, and services that encompass the complete continuum and all levels of care.
I hope that you will have a wonderful festive season and have no use for these, but I am determined to try and help others. I know I have spoken a lot about my own loneliness, and depression this time of year and I want to try and provide some help should it be needed. Please remember if it is an emergency or someone is in danger 999 in the UK.
Namaste xxx
One Comment
Lee Good
Great list Beverley. I had not heard of Web of loneliness or Elefriends.
I understand that the holiday season can be difficult in so many different ways and hope that people know about all these helpful resources.