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Schedule update for Support Groups

TheMixTheMix Posts: 3,113 Boards Guru
edited August 28 in Community Announcements
Hey everyone,

We'd like to let you know about some temporary changes that will be taking place for our Support Groups weekly schedule.

What’s changing?
From the 9th September, Support Groups will be running Tuesdays to Thursdays & Sundays (and will be closed Mondays).

Why is this happening?
For a few reasons, we've needed to close chats lately and we’ve been seeing a low level of attendance in the Young Carer's Support Chat. To give you a more reliable chat schedule, and to help us manage our resources internally, we'll be temporarily reducing the number of chats that are running.

We know that Support Groups are an important and helpful place for you all to get support and connect with each other. For some of you, these groups are a significant part of your support network, and any change to that can feel challenging or even a little scary. Please know that we and the rest of the community are here to go through that change with you and support you.

We also want to reassure you that this is a temporary change and we aim to run our support groups on more days in the future when we have more internal resources.

Where can I get support when Support Groups aren't open?
The Discussion Boards are here as always for you to reach out for support about anything you are going through. You can also join our weekly Friday chat threads which run from 8-9.30pm.

Childline - offers information, advice, and confidential counselling to anyone aged 18 and under. You can call them on 0800 1111, or you can head to their website to access their webchat service.

Our Crisis Messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. To start a text chat, text THEMIX to 85258.

Samaritans are reachable by phone and email 24/7. Whatever you're going through, you can call them on 116 123. They also have a 1-1 webchat service available.

How can I share feedback about this change?
You can share your comments, feedback, or questions about this update in this thread. If you'd prefer to leave feedback anonymously, we have created an anonymous form for you to complete.

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As always, thank you all for being patient with us and being a wonderful community :star:

The Community Team

Comments

  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    what will you reduce the number of chats to?
  • Chloe234Chloe234 Community Champion Posts: 3,545 Community Veteran
    toffuna101 wrote: »
    what will you reduce the number of chats to?

    They're only running them Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
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  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    ah i see. i was confused for a second there.
  • Chloe234Chloe234 Community Champion Posts: 3,545 Community Veteran
    Is this actually gonna be temporary though? I don't wanna seem snappy/rude but wasn't the removal of Friday, and Saturday chats supposed to be temporary too?
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  • toffuna101toffuna101 Posts: 1,502 Extreme Poster
    damn i didnt know the friday and saturday chats got removed. when did they remove them?
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,016 Supreme Poster
    Chloe234 wrote: »
    Is this actually gonna be temporary though? I don't wanna seem snappy/rude but wasn't the removal of Friday, and Saturday chats supposed to be temporary too?

    Came here to say this. We were reassured that was temporary too...
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Chloe234Chloe234 Community Champion Posts: 3,545 Community Veteran
    toffuna101 wrote: »
    damn i didnt know the friday and saturday chats got removed. when did they remove them?

    Between August and November 2022
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  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,103 Legendary Poster
    Chloe234 wrote: »
    Is this actually gonna be temporary though? I don't wanna seem snappy/rude but wasn't the removal of Friday, and Saturday chats supposed to be temporary too?

    Came here to say this. We were reassured that was temporary too...

    I agree as well.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,016 Supreme Poster
    i think all we're saying really is if there's any indication that this will actually be a permanent change at any point, an update would defo be useful, just so we know

    Does that mean YCC is gone for good too?
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • TheNightmareTheNightmare Posts: 2,272 Boards Champion
    TheMix wrote: »
    Hey everyone,

    We'd like to let you know about some temporary changes that will be taking place for our Support Groups weekly schedule.

    What’s changing?
    From the 9th September, Support Groups will be running Tuesdays to Thursdays & Sundays (and will be closed Mondays).

    Why is this happening?
    For a few reasons, we've needed to close chats lately and we’ve been seeing a low level of attendance in the Young Carer's Support Chat. To give you a more reliable chat schedule, and to help us manage our resources internally, we'll be temporarily reducing the number of chats that are running.

    We know that Support Groups are an important and helpful place for you all to get support and connect with each other. For some of you, these groups are a significant part of your support network, and any change to that can feel challenging or even a little scary. Please know that we and the rest of the community are here to go through that change with you and support you.

    We also want to reassure you that this is a temporary change and we aim to run our support groups on more days in the future when we have more internal resources.

    Where can I get support when Support Groups aren't open?
    The Discussion Boards are here as always for you to reach out for support about anything you are going through. You can also join our weekly Friday chat threads which run from 8-9.30pm.

    Childline - offers information, advice, and confidential counselling to anyone aged 18 and under. You can call them on 0800 1111, or you can head to their website to access their webchat service.

    Our Crisis Messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. To start a text chat, text THEMIX to 85258.

    Samaritans are reachable by phone and email 24/7. Whatever you're going through, you can call them on 116 123. They also have a 1-1 webchat service available.

    How can I share feedback about this change?
    You can share your comments, feedback, or questions about this update in this thread. If you'd prefer to leave feedback anonymously, we have created an anonymous form for you to complete.

    --

    As always, thank you all for being patient with us and being a wonderful community :star:

    The Community Team

    Will this effect Friday support threads?
  • Chloe234Chloe234 Community Champion Posts: 3,545 Community Veteran
    edited August 28
    TheMix wrote: »
    Hey everyone,

    We'd like to let you know about some temporary changes that will be taking place for our Support Groups weekly schedule.

    What’s changing?
    From the 9th September, Support Groups will be running Tuesdays to Thursdays & Sundays (and will be closed Mondays).

    Why is this happening?
    For a few reasons, we've needed to close chats lately and we’ve been seeing a low level of attendance in the Young Carer's Support Chat. To give you a more reliable chat schedule, and to help us manage our resources internally, we'll be temporarily reducing the number of chats that are running.

    We know that Support Groups are an important and helpful place for you all to get support and connect with each other. For some of you, these groups are a significant part of your support network, and any change to that can feel challenging or even a little scary. Please know that we and the rest of the community are here to go through that change with you and support you.

    We also want to reassure you that this is a temporary change and we aim to run our support groups on more days in the future when we have more internal resources.

    Where can I get support when Support Groups aren't open?
    The Discussion Boards are here as always for you to reach out for support about anything you are going through. You can also join our weekly Friday chat threads which run from 8-9.30pm.

    Childline - offers information, advice, and confidential counselling to anyone aged 18 and under. You can call them on 0800 1111, or you can head to their website to access their webchat service.

    Our Crisis Messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. To start a text chat, text THEMIX to 85258.

    Samaritans are reachable by phone and email 24/7. Whatever you're going through, you can call them on 116 123. They also have a 1-1 webchat service available.

    How can I share feedback about this change?
    You can share your comments, feedback, or questions about this update in this thread. If you'd prefer to leave feedback anonymously, we have created an anonymous form for you to complete.

    --

    As always, thank you all for being patient with us and being a wonderful community :star:

    The Community Team

    Will this effect Friday support threads?

    No, it's about support groups. The only change stated here is no support chats on Mondays.
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  • BensonEBensonE Posts: 183 Helping Hand
    @TheMix can you comment about what chloe and independent have raised fear over??
  • TheMixTheMix Posts: 3,113 Boards Guru
    Hey Everyone,

    Thank you for being so open and honest about your worries around the upcoming changes to the chat schedule. We really do understand that this news might be disappointing, and it’s completely okay to feel let down, frustrated or confused (or anything else you might be feeling about this!). We know how important our support services are to you, and we’re sorry that we can’t offer them as frequently as we had hoped. <3

    We want to reassure you that these changes are necessary while we work to expand our team and secure additional funding whilst we navigate the tricky funding environment most charities like us are experiencing. Our plan and intentions are to bring chats back to cover seven days a week, but it will take time and resources to achieve this. In essence, we hear you and are with you on getting chat back to the more regular schedule but appreciate your understanding and patience during this transition.

    Despite these challenges, we want you to remind you that we're still here for you during our open hours. We will always hope to provide the highest quality support to young people, and we're always looking for ways to improve our services, these changes to schedule being one of them.

    It is also worth mentioning that you can help us make a difference too by fundraising or simply spreading the word about The Mix. Your support will help us to expand our reach and provide even more young people with the support they need. If this is something you're interested in, head over to our website to find out about all the ways you can fundraise for us.

    Thank you for your understanding and continued support, everyone. This community is so strong and special and your well-being will always our top priority.

    Have any other questions or worries? Feel free to reach out to us. We're always happy to hear from you.

    Sending Hugs, Ella, Aoife, Gemma, Mike and Talie :star:
  • TheNightmareTheNightmare Posts: 2,272 Boards Champion
    Hopefully, the changes will go back to normal soon after because I know Monday can be a struggle for a lot of people, as it's the start of a new week when many people start school, college, university, work, etc, after the weekend. So, the chats might be good to wind down a bit.
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