Stay connected this December – BeWell@StepOne activities

Face illustrations with the text 'Stay connected this December'

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.

Monday 2nd December

Creative Writing Group – Online, 3pm – 4.30pm

Tuesday 3rd December

Paignton Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm

Men’s Wellbeing Walk – Paignton, 10.30am – 11.45am

All Welcome Wellbeing Peer Support Group – Online, 2pm – 4pm

Wednesday 4th December

Exeter Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm

Exeter Wellbeing Walk, 10.45 – 12.30pm

Anxiety Peer Support Café – Online, 2pm – 4pm

Thursday 5th December

BeWell Toolbox Group – Paignton, 10am – 12pm

Friday 6th December

Torquay Wellbeing Walk – Babbacombe, 2pm – 3.15pm

Monday 9th December

Creative Writing Group – Online, 3pm – 4.30pm

Tuesday 10th December

Paignton Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm

Men’s Wellbeing Walk – Paignton, 10.30am – 11.45am

All Welcome Wellbeing Peer Support Group – Online, 2pm – 4pm

Wednesday 11th December

Exeter Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm

Anxiety Peer Support Café – Online, 2pm – 4pm

Thursday 12th December

BeWell Toolbox Group – Paignton, 10am – 12pm

Friday 13th December

Torquay Wellbeing Walk – Torre Abbey, 2pm – 3.15pm

Monday 16th December

Creative Writing Group – Online, 3pm – 4.30pm

Tuesday 17th December

Paignton Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm

Men’s Wellbeing Walk – Paignton, 10.30am – 11.45am

All Welcome Wellbeing Peer Support Group – Online, 2pm – 4pm

Wednesday 18th December

Exeter Wellbeing Craft Group, 10am – 1pm

Exeter Wellbeing Walk, 10.45 – 12.30pm

Anxiety Peer Support Café – Online, 2pm – 4pm

Thursday 19th December

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).

Friday 20th December

Torquay Wellbeing Walk – Babbacombe, 2pm – 3.15pm

Monday 23rd December – the final BeWell@StepOne session of 2024

Creative Writing Group – Online, 3pm – 4.30pm

Urgent mental health support

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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