Coronavirus Support Information and your Wellbeing

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Catalyst are still open for phone calls and support. We understand that the current coronavirus situation is a challenging time for us all and as a people facing organisation we have been busy thinking creatively about how we can still support people within our community whilst helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Head Office number 01483 590 150 open as usual 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Reach Out Counselling Service

  • Telephone, online and some face to face counselling is now available
  • We are doing weekly ‘welfare check ins’ with our current face to face clients
  • Reach Out Counselling are still accepting referrals by email and telephone – Click here to make a referral. A telephone assessment will be carried out once a referral has been accepted.

Drug & Alcohol Services

Coronavirus Guidance

For the most up to date Government and NHS Guidelines, please click the links below:

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Preparing for isolation

Are you ready to stay at home? Below is a checklist to help you prepare for isolation.

  • Food – do you have enough food or a way of getting food delivered?
  • Cleaning products – we all know that good hygiene helps prevent the spread, these are essential items to have in.
  • Work – can you work from home? If not, speak with your employer to make arrangements or can you take some annual leave?
  • Medication – make sure you have enough medication to last for at least two weeks
  • Exercise – think of exercise you can do in your own home – situps, stretches, pilates and jogging on the spot are good ones but there are plenty more.
  • Entertainment – have you made plans about what you can do – books, films, puzzles and activity books would be a good start.
  • Connectivity – have you got contact details of all your friends and colleagues – make sure you connect regualarly via text / telephone / email / skype
  • Mental Health -to help anxiety and mental health limit yourself to news stories, connect with others remotely, exercise and engage in activities.

 

Thank you for your co-operation at this time. And please do get in touch if you need any support or advice about any of our services.