Looking out for each other this Christmas: Support available across Derbyshire
Christmas is often seen as a time of joy and togetherness, but for many people it can also be a challenging and lonely period. Derbyshire Voluntary Action (DVA) is reminding residents that support is available throughout the holiday season, even while many offices are closed.
Across Derbyshire, local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations are providing free Christmas meals, youth activities, wellbeing sessions and warm, welcoming spaces where people can find connection and support.
Alongside this, a range of confidential helplines remain open 24/7, offering support for mental health, children and young people, domestic abuse, older residents, LGBTQ+ communities and those experiencing crisis.
DVA’s offices and the Feeling Connected Hub will reopen on 5 January 2026, but the message this Christmas is clear: you don’t have to cope alone.
By sharing information and checking in on neighbours, friends and family, communities across Derbyshire can continue to look out for one another during the festive period.