Support During The Holidays

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Ми всі несемо відповідальність і маємо можливість покращити здоров’я та результати навчання дітей з Long Covid і захистити всіх дітей від зараження та повторного зараження SARS-CoV-2.

Довгий Covid — стан, якому можна запобігти; немає часу втрачати, щоб зменшити передачу SARS-CoV-2 і зменшити захворюваність на Long Covid. Діяльність громади є життєво необхідною для досягнення цієї мети.

Стійкість дітей та молоді, яких ми підтримуємо, надихає та мотивує наскомандащодня. Завдяки співпраці, партнерству та щедрим жертвам часу, навичок і коштів команда Long Covid Kids досягла більшого, ніж ми могли собі уявити за перший рік нашої благодійної діяльності.

As the festive season approaches, the Long Covid Kids team will take a well-deserved break to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. This time will allow us to come back stronger and ready to support our community in 2025!

The charity will close on the evening of the 20th of December and reopen on the 6th of January 2025.

Our Facebook Support Group will pause between the 20th of December and the 5th of January to allow our amazing team of volunteer moderators a chance to unwind. During this time, you’ll still be able to access and search through existing posts and comments, but new posts and comments will not be possible.

Please remember, you are not alone this Christmas. Should you need further support or information during this time, we encourage you to explore these alternative support groups and organisations.

All of us at Long Covid Kids wish you a peaceful, joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year. We can’t wait to continue working with you in 2025.

With warm wishes,
The Long Covid Kids Team

The resource list below contains links to services that can provide support over the holidays.

This list is UK-specific. We are unable to provide resources for all countries at this time and encourage you to seek out equivalent resources in your country. We will continue to work on improving our services.

MEDICAL SUPPORT IN THE UK

• If you think it is an emergency, call 999.

• If you need help and it is not an emergency, contact your GP or 111 if out of hours.

Keep seeking help if you are concerned. You are not wasting anyone’s time.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOU

Samaritans

Call 116 123 (freephone)

Open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.

Find specific resources and techniques on managing Christmas here: https://www.samaritans.org/.../if-youre-finding-things.../.

Shout

Text 85258 with SHOUT as a message – Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

https://giveusashout.org/

Side By Side

https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/

An online community where you can connect with others, about mental health, who may understand what you are going through.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOUR CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON

We encourage children and young people to talk to their parents and caregivers, but sometimes, they may prefer to speak to an impartial person. The below links may help:

Kooth

https://www.kooth.com/signup/where-do-you-live

Available as an app or on a desktop, Kooth is for ages 10-25 and is free, safe anonymous support accredited by BACP.

The Mix

https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support

0808 808 4494 (3pm-12am daily)

Various avenues of support such as live chat, discussion boards and helpline for age 10-25.

Childline

https://www.childline.org.uk/

If you’re under 19 you can confidentially call, chat online or email about any problem big or small.

Sign up for a free Childline locker (real name or email address not needed) to use their free 1-2-1 counsellor chat and email support service.

Can provide a BSL interpreter if you are deaf or hearing-impaired.

Hosts online message boards where you can share your experiences, have fun and get support from other young people in similar situations.

Opening times: 24/7

0800 11 11

Papyrus

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Offers confidential advice and support if you're struggling with suicidal thoughts and information about how to make a safety plan.

Its helpline service - HOPELINE247 - is available to anybody under the age of 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, or for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

Opening times: 24/7 every day of the year

0800 068 4141

88247

pat@papyrus-uk.org

DOMESTIC ABUSE

There is always someone to help, you are not alone.

Refuge

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

0808 2000 247

Open 24/7 to women only.

They also have a BSL helpline and live webchat.

Respect - Men's Advice Line