THE festive season can be a joyous time for many people, as they take a well-earned break from work and school and spend time with family and friends. It’s a time to rest and reset for the new year.
Yet for others, this time of year can be particularly difficult and distressing, and a time they hope will pass quickly.
It can bring additional financial pressures, strain relationships, and heighten feelings of loneliness. The festive season may also intensify isolation, particularly for those separated from family or grieving the loss of a loved one.
So, as we head into the holiday break, we want Australians to know that regardless of what they’re dealing with, they don’t have to face it alone.
The Beyond Blue Support Service is free, confidential, and available around the clock, including on Public Holidays. You can call 1300 22 46 36 or chat online at www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support.
It’s common to put off seeking help because we can’t quite find the words to express our needs.
But when you contact us, you don’t have to know what to say. Our skilled counsellors will meet you where you’re at and guide you towards where you need to be.
And finally, a big thank-you to everyone who has donated to Beyond Blue this year. Our support service is run purely on donations, so your kindness and generosity allow us to always be there when people need us the most.
Georgie Harman
CEO, Beyond Blue
