December can be a busy and often overwhelming time of year, but it’s also an opportunity to prioritise our mental health and wellbeing. Our BeWell@StepOne service is designed to support local people across Devon and has a variety of activities and support groups to help you through the festive season. Whether you’re looking to get involved in creative activities, participate in supportive discussions, or enjoy some fresh air during our wellbeing walks in Exeter or Torquay, there’s something for everyone.
Creative Writing Group – Online, 3pm – 4.30pm
Paignton Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm
Men’s Wellbeing Walk – Paignton, 10.30am – 11.45am
All Welcome Wellbeing Peer Support Group – Online, 2pm – 4pm
Exeter Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm
Exeter Wellbeing Walk, 10.45 – 12.30pm
Anxiety Peer Support Café – Online, 2pm – 4pm
BeWell Toolbox Group – Paignton, 10am – 12pm
Torquay Wellbeing Walk – Babbacombe, 2pm – 3.15pm
Creative Writing Group – Online, 3pm – 4.30pm
Paignton Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm
Men’s Wellbeing Walk – Paignton, 10.30am – 11.45am
All Welcome Wellbeing Peer Support Group – Online, 2pm – 4pm
Exeter Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm
Anxiety Peer Support Café – Online, 2pm – 4pm
BeWell Toolbox Group – Paignton, 10am – 12pm
Torquay Wellbeing Walk – Torre Abbey, 2pm – 3.15pm
Creative Writing Group – Online, 3pm – 4.30pm
Paignton Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm
Men’s Wellbeing Walk – Paignton, 10.30am – 11.45am
All Welcome Wellbeing Peer Support Group – Online, 2pm – 4pm
Exeter Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm
Exeter Wellbeing Walk, 10.45 – 12.30pm
Anxiety Peer Support Café – Online, 2pm – 4pm
BeWell Christmas party – All Welcome. 10am -1pm at the Community Hut, behind St Paul’s Church (accessible at the end of Locarno Avenue) Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DH (If you feel able to, please bring a plate of food to share with everyone).
Torquay Wellbeing Walk – Babbacombe, 2pm – 3.15pm
Creative Writing Group – Online, 3pm – 4.30pm
Over the festive period, or any time, if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 111 and select the mental health option.
Samaritans are also available 24/7. They offer a supportive conversation around a whole
range of mental health issues and also offer a call back service and follow up calls.
Call free: 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.
For immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police or ambulance.
Remember, you’re not alone. Mental health emergencies are serious and you are not wasting anyone’s time.
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