Christmas 2024: Devon Mind closing dates and where to find support

Devon Mind will be closed for a short break over this year’s festive period. Please read on for details of our Christmas and new year opening times, and where you can find help while we’re closed.

When we’re closed:

Devon Mind will close for the Christmas break at 5:00pm on Friday 20 December 2024 — 9:00am on Monday 30 December 2024. Between these times, all Devon Mind offices, phone, email, and other contact lines will be closed.

We will re-open our Mannamead office (by appointment only) and phone line again at 9:00am on Monday 30 December 2024 — Tuesday 31 December 2024 at 5:00pm. We will then be closed on Wednesday 1 January 2025 and be back open as usual from 9:00am on Thursday 2 January 2025.

If you’re currently engaged with any of our 1:1 services, your counsellor or Recovery Practitioner will advise of any date changes to your appointments.

Support available:

Despite the break, there are many other organisations that stay open over Christmas and New Year, so if you feel you need support during this time, please refer to the contacts below:

• Samaritans: 24/7 mental health support by phone — call 116 123

• Shout: 24/7 mental health support by text — text SHOUT to 85258

• First Response: 24/7 phone support — call 111 and select the mental health option

• YoungMinds: 24/7 text support for young people — text YM to 85258

• The Silver Line: 24/7 phone support for ages 55+ — call 0800 4 70 80 90

Tips for coping at Christmas:

We’ve also put together a guide to looking after yourself and supporting others over the festive period. Click or tap the button below to read our top tips for managing your mental health and wellbeing this Christmas.