Brew Monday
20th Jan - 21st Jan
This Brew Monday, 20 January, Samaritans is reminding everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about.
North London Samaritans will be in City Square on the Lower Mall from 11am-1pm on 20 January serving free tea and coffee along with some tempting cakes and treats for anyone who fancies a chat with one of their volunteers.
Why 'Brew Monday'?
At Samaritans we know there’s no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – feeling low isn’t just something that happens on Mondays or a random day in January.
So we say out with the blue and in with the brew!
There’s always time for a cuppa and a catch-up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Monday morning or Saturday night, or if you’re drinking green tea, black coffee or orange juice. If you’re sharing a cuppa and listening, you’re doing it right!
How to reach out to someone
Reaching out to someone could help them know that they are valued and someone cares. If you’ve noticed someone has gone quiet in the group chat or you haven’t heard from them in a while, reach out and check in. A simple message can mean a lot to someone who is going through a difficult time.
Just reaching out and asking someone how they are can give them the opportunity to open up about how they’re feeling. Don’t forget to put aside some time to catch up with them properly, maybe over a cuppa.
A big thank you to Three UK for supporting Samaritans and Brew Monday ☕💚
How to be a good listener
Once someone starts to share how they’re feeling, it’s important to listen. This could mean not offering advice, not trying to identify what they’re going through with your own experiences and not trying to solve their problems.
For more suggestions about how to be a good listener, take a look at our SHUSH active listening tips and our little tips to help someone open up.
Hosting a Brew Monday event
Have a Brew Monday, any Monday, or a day that’s good for you.
You can host your own Brew Monday event, virtually or in person, however you want. You could organise a tea party and raise money for Samaritans, host an online Brew Monday at work, or even do something as simple as picking up the phone and checking in with someone you care about.
And don’t forget, if you use your get-together to raise money for Samaritans, you'll help give people having a tough time somewhere to turn when they need to talk.
If you need help with your Brew Monday fundraising event, please get in touch at community&events@samaritans.org
