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Upcoming Chat Break!
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If you don't know what a group chat break is, click the spoiler below. ⤵
When are they?
Typically, there is a break around February, May, and September.
When is the next break?
Our first break of 2025 will be from Monday 10th February - Monday 24th February. The usual group chat schedule will resume as normal on Tuesday 25th.
As a lot of you know, the staff team has been working on internal capacity and resources, and that will continue to be our focus during this chat break. The changes our community have faced over the last 6 months have been extraordinary-- you're doing so well to be so patient with us, so thank you
Will there be a community quiz or activity?
What an oddly specific question! Yes, there will be one 🧐 Look out for more information on this. I just need to ask our Community Connectors nicely to run one
Where can I go while group chat is closed?
If you're at breaking point, our Crisis Messenger is also open as usual. Text THEMIX to 85258. You can also head to this thread to find more crisis options if you need urgent support.
You are still welcome to use the boards for some general chit-chat. Staff members will also be online to chat with you on the boards during this time.
Questions? Drop them below
What is a 'group chat break'?
Roughly three times a year, we have a week (or two) where we take a break from running group chats.
We use these periods as a chance to gather community feedback, reflect on how things are going on the community, and look at anything we might want to work on.
It's also a good chance for staff, volunteers, and you guys to take a breather. If you use group chat often, chat breaks are a good opportunity to try new services and expand your support network.
Roughly three times a year, we have a week (or two) where we take a break from running group chats.
We use these periods as a chance to gather community feedback, reflect on how things are going on the community, and look at anything we might want to work on.
It's also a good chance for staff, volunteers, and you guys to take a breather. If you use group chat often, chat breaks are a good opportunity to try new services and expand your support network.
When are they?
Typically, there is a break around February, May, and September.
When is the next break?
Our first break of 2025 will be from Monday 10th February - Monday 24th February. The usual group chat schedule will resume as normal on Tuesday 25th.
As a lot of you know, the staff team has been working on internal capacity and resources, and that will continue to be our focus during this chat break. The changes our community have faced over the last 6 months have been extraordinary-- you're doing so well to be so patient with us, so thank you
Will there be a community quiz or activity?
What an oddly specific question! Yes, there will be one 🧐 Look out for more information on this. I just need to ask our Community Connectors nicely to run one
Where can I go while group chat is closed?
If you're at breaking point, our Crisis Messenger is also open as usual. Text THEMIX to 85258. You can also head to this thread to find more crisis options if you need urgent support.
You are still welcome to use the boards for some general chit-chat. Staff members will also be online to chat with you on the boards during this time.
Questions? Drop them below
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