Christmas 2025: Devon Mind closing dates and where to find support

Devon Mind will be closed for a short break over this year’s festive period. Please read on for details of our Christmas and new year opening times, and where you can find help while we’re closed.

Our opening hours:

Devon Mind will close for the Christmas break on Friday 19 December at 5:00pm — Monday 29 December at 9:00am. Between these times, all Devon Mind offices, phone, email, and other contact lines will be closed.

Our head office (by appointment only) and phone line will be reopen on Monday 29 December at 9:00am — Wednesday 31 December at 5:00pm. We will then be closed on Thursday 1 January, and will be reopening as usual from 9:00am on Friday 2 January.

If you’re currently engaged with any of our 1:1 services, your counsellor or Recovery Practitioner will advise of any date changes to your appointments.

Support available:

If you feel you need support during the festive period, check out the contacts of crisis organisations below that will remain open during Christmas and New Year:

• Samaritans: 24/7 mental health support by phone — call 116 123

• Shout: 24/7 mental health support by text — text SHOUT to 85258

• First Response: 24/7 phone support — call 111 and select the mental health option

• YoungMinds: 24/7 text support for young people — text YM to 85258

• The Silver Line: 24/7 phone support for ages 55+ — call 0800 470 80 90

Tips for coping at Christmas:

We’ve also featured a short guide to looking after yourself and supporting others over the festive period. Click or tap the button below to read some tips and suggestions for managing your mental health and wellbeing this Christmas.