FIRST STEPS DERBYSHIRE EXISTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF EATING DISORDERS 
AND TO SUPPORT ANYONE WHOSE LIFE IS AFFECTED BY ANY EATING DIFFICULTY 
OR DISORDER

         Here at First Steps Derbyshire, we understand that Christmas can be 
a challenging time for people. With this in mind, we strive to provide 
extra support over the festive period. I have enclosed details of the 
support that we will be offering over this time. We cannot be there 
24/7, so I have also included some details of alternative support that 
will be available 24 hours a day if you need it.

         Monday 19th December 6-7.30pm Art Group

         Wednesday 21st December 6-8pm Support Group for people under 25

         Thursday 22nd December 7-9pm Support Group for people of all ages

         Friday 23rd December 10.30am-12pm Coffee Morning and Crafts

         Sunday 25th December 3-5pm Live web chat with for all ages

         Monday 26th December 2-4pm Live web chat with for all ages

         Wednesday 28th December 2-4pm Art Group 

         Wednesday 28th December 6-8pm Support Group for people under 25 
(ADVANCE BOOKING NEEDED)

         Thursday 29th December 7-9pm Support Group for people of all ages

         Friday 30th December 10.30am-12pm Coffee Morning and Crafts

         Sunday 1st January 2-4pm Live web chat with for all ages

         TO ACCESS LIVE WEB CHAT - GO TO WWW.FIRSTSTEPSDERBY.CO.UK AND SIGN 
UP - SIGN IN AND SELECT LIVE CHAT FROM THE SUFFERERS DROP-DOWN MENU

         ALTERNATIVE SUPPORT 24 HOURS A DAY

         IF YOU ARE FEELING ISOLATED AND FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO COPE, IF YOU 
CAN'T GET IN TOUCH WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS FOR WHATEVER REASON BUT 
DESPERATELY NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT 
THE ORGANISATIONS BELOW WHO MAY BE ABLE TO HELP AT TIMES WHEN NO ONE 
ELSE CAN.

         SANELINE 
 Tel: 0845 767 8000 
 www.sane.org.uk [1] 
 Helpline for anyone coping with mental illness.

         SAMARITANS 
 Tel: 08457 909090 
 24 hour helpline 
 www.samaritans.org.uk [2]

         FOCUSLINE (RETHINK)

         08000 27 21 27

         For anyone affected by mental health issues

         CHILDLINE

         0800 1111

         www.childline.org.uk [3]

         We hope that you enjoy this festive period and wish you every joy 
and happiness for Christmas and for 2012.

         Please remember that you are never alone.

         MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL AT FIRST STEPS DERBYSHIRE DANIELLE SINCLAIR

First Steps Coordinator