Support During the Holidays
The holiday season can be filled with joy and celebrations. This time of year can also trigger difficult emotions, thoughts, or behaviors—which can affect your mental health and use of substances (including alcohol). Let your friends, family, and communities know that confidential support is available 24/7 for both mental health and substance use.
Holiday Toolkit
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Post Copy- All Platforms: Not feeling the holiday cheer? 24/7, free and confidential support is available to anyone dealing with tough thoughts or emotions or struggling with substance use. samhsa.gov/find-help
Post Copy - All Platforms: The holiday season can be an extra stressful time for many people, but you are not alone. Help for mental health and substance use is available. Find the right resource for you: samhsa.gov/find-help
Post Copy - All Platforms: The holiday season can be a difficult and stressful time. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. If you’re looking for help for mental health or substance use, SAMHSA has resources to help: samhsa.gov/find-help
Post Copy - All Platforms: Feeling stressed? Take care of yourself this season. That includes taking care of your overall mental and behavioral health. Learn some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope
Post Copy - All Platforms: Take a break during the holidays. It’s ok to focus on yourself, your self-care, and your overall health and wellness this season. Here are some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope
Post Copy - All Platforms: The holiday season can be a difficult and stressful time. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. Here are some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope
Alt-text: Illustration of snow-covered forest and spruce. Coping Tips. Focus on self-care for your mental and physical health. Learn some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day, including: Take care of your body; Take care of your mind; Connect with people for support. Coping tips at samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope.
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Alt-text: Warm red knitted gloves holding a heart made of snow. You’re not alone. Help is available. samhsa.gov/find-help
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Post Copy - All Platforms: Many people may experience pain and loneliness around this time of year. Let your friends, loved ones, and other people in your community know they are not alone this season, and that if they are struggling help is available. samhsa.gov/find-help
Post Copy - All Platforms: 'Tis the season to be jolly! But the holiday season can be difficult for some. If you or someone you know is feeling lonely or is missing someone today, SAMHSA has 24/7 confidential emotional support to help: samhsa.gov/find-help
Post Copy - All Platforms: This season can bring up feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and grief. But hope, help and healing are within reach. Reach out to someone to speak about what’s weighing on you. SAMHSA also has resources to help: samhsa.gov/find-help
Post Copy - All Platforms: Spread the love and joy of the season by showing your support for those on their recovery journey. No one in recovery should feel alone—especially during the holiday season. Visit samhsa.gov/find-help for support and resources.
Post Copy - All Platforms: Recovery can bring warmth and a smile to a cold day. You are not alone on your recovery journey! If you are struggling with the use of substances use, including alcohol, and need some extra support this season, SAMHSA has resources to help: samhsa.gov/find-help
Post Copy - All Platforms: For some, the holiday season and celebrations can trigger unwanted emotions or behaviors. Help is available, if you or someone in your life is struggling with the use of substances, including alcohol, and would like support with recovery: samhsa.gov/find-help
Alt-text: Illustration of colorful winter trees and snow. You’re not alone. Help is available at samhsa.gov/find-help. List of helplines: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 or 988Lifeline.org Veterans (press 1) Español (oprime 2) LGBTQI+ Youth (press 3); FindSupport.gov; SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357); Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990; FindTreatment.gov
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Post Copy - All Platforms: For some, the shorter days and colder temperatures can bring on symptoms of a type of depression. Learn more about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to get help if you’re experiencing symptoms this season: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder
Post Copy - All Platforms: Is it just the 'winter blues' or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Learn the signs and symptoms of SAD, a type of depression, and how to get help: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder
Post Copy - All Platforms: Oversleeping and social withdrawal (feeling like “hibernating”) are some of the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Learn more about SAD and how to get help: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder
Post Copy - All Platforms: It’s that time of year when the days grow shorter, and the weight of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel heavier. Learn the signs and symptoms of SAD and how to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder
Alt-text: Illustration of snow and snowflakes against a background of snow-covered forest and spruce. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) SAD is a condition in which some people experience a significant mood change when the seasons change. SAD is a type of depression. List of signs and symptoms at samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder.
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