Update: Forums Staffing During the Christmas 2023/New Year 2024 Break

Dear Fellow Forumites,

I wanted to give you all an update about forums staffing over the Christmas break 2023 and New Year break 2024, as some members have been enquiring.

In the past, SANE staff have taken extended time off during this period. We have since reviewed this.

We recognise that while this time may be a break to look forward to for many around the world, it can also be a highly distressing time for others.

Because of this, SANE services will be available with business-as-usual except the public holidays:

- 25th December 2023

- 26th December 2023

- 1st January 2024

In terms of forums staffing, Peer Support Workers will certainly be around as usual 10am-10pm (EXCEPT for the national public holiday dates above). Moderators will continue to moderate the forums 24/7 - so yes, there will ALWAYS be someone on the forums.

During the public holidays, if you feel you need to speak to someone, please reach out to:

Lifeline 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Lifeline Text Support 0477 131 114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-text/

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for those under 25 years old)

If you have any questions, please email us on team@saneforums.org

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Please tag in anyone I have missed above.