19/01/2026
It’s Brew Monday 🍵
Brew Monday takes place on the third Monday in January. It’s about connection, not pressure! A reminder to pause, check in, and remember that none of us have to face things alone.
January can be a difficult time for many people. Brew Monday encourages small, simple actions that can make a real difference, such as:
▪️Sharing a cup of tea or coffee with someone
▪️Checking in with a friend, family member, or colleague
▪️Taking a proper break and looking after your own wellbeing
▪️Making time for a short conversation, even just a few minutes
You don’t have to share anything personal, and you don’t need to have the right words. Sometimes just being there, listening over a brew, is enough.
Today is a good reminder that small moments of kindness and connection matter. If you can, reach out to someone, or allow someone to reach out to you.
Below are a list of organisations that offer support with mental health, crisis situations, bereavement, money worries, and more...
Mental health and crisis support:
Samaritans
116 123
Open 24 hours a day, every day
You can call about anything that’s affecting you.
samaritans.org
Mind
0300 123 3393
Monday to Friday, 10am–5pm
Information and support for people with mental health concerns.
mind.org.uk
NHS Mental Health Support
Call 111 and choose option 2
Open 24 hours a day, every day
Speak to trained mental health professionals for urgent advice and support.
nhs.uk (search “mental health support”)
Shout (text service)
Text 85258
Open 24 hours a day, every day
Free support by text if you’d prefer not to speak on the phone.
giveusashout.org
SANEline
0300 304 7000
Daily, 4pm–10pm
Emotional support for people affected by mental health issues.
sane.org.uk
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58
Daily, 4pm–midnight
Support for people feeling low or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
thecalmzone.net
No Panic
0300 772 9844
Daily, 10am–10pm
Support for people experiencing anxiety or panic.
nopanic.org.uk
Financial support:
National Debtline
0808 808 4000
Monday to Friday 9am–8pm, Saturday 9.30am–1pm
Free and confidential advice about money and debt.
nationaldebtline.org
Bereavement support:
Cruse Bereavement Care
0808 808 1677
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am to 5pm and Tuesday, 1pm to 8pm
Provides support for people coping with grief and bereavement.
cruse.org.uk
Gambling support:
GamCare
0808 8020 133
Open 24 hours a day, every day
Support for people affected by gambling.
gamcare.org.uk
Alcohol support:
Drinkline
0300 123 1110
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm, and weekends, 11am to 4pm
Provides confidential advice and support for people worried about alcohol use.
drinkaware.co.uk
Domestic abuse support:
Respect (for men experiencing domestic abuse)
0808 801 0327
Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
Provides support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
mensadviceline.org.uk
Refuge (for women experiencing domestic abuse)
0808 2000 247
Open 24 hours a day, every day
nationaldahelpline.org.uk