Christmas Day Dinner
If you are on your own on Christmas Day, or are struggling financially, whether on your own or as a couple or family, some organisations are offering support on the day.
Veterans in Crisis
Veterans in Crisis are now taking referrals for their special Christmas Day Dinners.
If you, or someone you know, are a veteran or a veteran’s family member, they’d love to bring some festive cheer your way.
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious 3-course Christmas dinner
🎁 Receive a thoughtful gift delivered to your door
📅 Delivered on Christmas Day – totally FREE of charge
This offer is open to single people, couples, and families.
👉 Please click here visit the Veterans In Crisis Sunderland Facebook page to send them a message, or send an email to: info@veteransincrisis.co.uk for more details or to make a referral.
Let’s make this Christmas one to remember ❤️
The Emporium
🎄 You’re Invited to a Christmas Dinner! 🎄
On your own this Christmas Day?
The Emporium is offering free Christmas dinners for anyone in need — everyone is welcome, including kids.
📍 20 Vine Pl, Sunderland SR1 3NE
📩 Please click here to message The Emporium Facebook page to reserve and to confirm time.
We’ll also be accepting optional donations, all of which will go to Veterans in Crisis ❤️
No one should spend Christmas alone — come join us for good food, warmth, and community.
Coping with Christmas
Christmas is nearly here and it can be a difficult time for some people. We have made 12 tips, some based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, to help you cope with the festive period to help you build small actions into your everyday life which can help to make a real difference for coping with Christmas.
Click here to read our full 12 Tips for Coping with Christmas.
Mental Health and Emotional Support over Christmas
You’re not alone. If you have feelings of loneliness, anxiety or feel down over this Winter period, talk to someone who can help. Contact your GP during their opening hours or if your enquiry is urgent you can contact NHS 111 by calling: 111 (option 2) and this number is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Christmas can be a difficult time and at times like this some people feel like they might need a bit of emotional support to help them get through. The Samaritans service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even over the holidays so that they can support people who need support around their mental health whenever they need it the most. They offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. Click here to find out more about their service and to reach out to them.
Support for children and young people remains available via Childline’s helpline remains available 24/7 over the festive period, click here to visit their website to reach out to them.
Shout Crisis Messenger will also remain available 24/7 over the Christmas and New Year period/ Their service is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you. Click here to visit their website to find out more about the service and to reach out for support.
