Christmas support guide

Published: 22 December 2025

πŸŽ„ BAVO Christmas Closure & Holiday Support πŸŽ„

BAVO will be closed from Christmas Eve until 2nd January 2026.

We understand the holidays can be challenging. Here’s a guide to community centres, foodbanks, and support services available over the festive period.


🏒 Community Centres

The Bridge
πŸ“ 46-48 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB
πŸ“ž 01656 647 891

Christmas Opening Hours:

  • 23–28 Dec: ❌ Closed

  • 29 Dec (Mon): βœ… Open

  • 30 Dec (Tue): βœ… Open

  • 1 Jan: ❌ Closed

  • 2 Jan: βœ… Open

  • 3 Jan: βœ… Open

You can also find other Community Centres on our ‘Warm Hub’ page here.


πŸ₯« Foodbanks

Bridgend Foodbank
πŸ“§ info@bridgend.foodbank.org.uk
πŸ“ž 01656 750016

Email is the quickest way to get a response due to limited phone hours.

Opening Hours over Christmas:

  • 23 Dec: Bridgend 12:00–14:00, Caerau 10:00–12:00, Maesteg 10:30–12:30, Porthcawl 10:00–12:00

  • 24 Dec (Christmas Eve): Pontycymer 13:30–15:30, Maesteg Closed (Open 23 Dec)

  • 25–26 Dec (Christmas Day & Boxing Day): ❌ Closed

  • 29 Dec: ❌ Closed

  • 30 Dec: Caerau 10:00–12:00, Porthcawl 10:00–12:00

  • 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve): Maesteg 10:30–12:30, Pontycymer 13:30–15:30

  • 1 Jan (New Year’s Day): ❌ Closed

  • 2 Jan: Bridgend 11:00–14:00 (usual hours)


πŸ“ž Helplines & Mental Health Support

Wales Learning Disability Helpline
πŸ“ž 0808 8000 300
Open Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 (including Bank Holidays)

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
πŸ“ž 0800 58 58 58
Suicide prevention, 17:00–midnight

Mind
πŸ“ž 0300 102 1234
Weekdays 09:00–18:00

Samaritans
πŸ“ž 116 123
Welsh line: 0808 164 0123 (19:00–22:00 daily)

Papyrus (HOPELINE247)
πŸ“ž 0800 068 4141 | πŸ“± Text 88247 | πŸ“§ pat@papyrus-uk.org
Available 24/7 including weekends and Bank Holidays

C.A.L.L. (Community Advice & Listening Line)
πŸ“ž 0800 132 737 | πŸ“± Text β€œHelp” to 81066

SHOUT
πŸ“± Text 85258
Free, confidential, 24/7 text support

Silver Line
πŸ“ž 0800 470 8090
Support, information, friendship, and advice for people aged 55+

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
πŸ“ž 0808 200 0247
Free, 24-hour helpline for women

Assia Support Service

You can contact Assia during the following hours:

πŸ“ž Telephone: 01656 815919
πŸ“§ Email: assia@bridgend.gov.uk

⏰ Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Men’s Advice Line
πŸ“ž 0808 801 0327
Confidential advice for men experiencing domestic abuse


🧩 Mental Health Matters – Holiday Opening

  • 23 Dec (Mon): βœ… Open

  • 24 Dec (Tue): βœ… Open

  • 25 Dec (Wed, Christmas Day): ❌ Closed

  • 26 Dec (Thu, Boxing Day): ❌ Closed

  • 27 Dec (Fri): βœ… Open

  • 28 Dec (Sat): βœ… Open

  • 29 Dec (Sun): βœ… Open

  • 30 Dec (Mon): βœ… Open

  • 31 Dec (Tue, New Year’s Eve): βœ… Open

  • 1 Jan (Wed, New Year’s Day): ❌ Closed

  • 2 Jan (Thu): βœ… Open

  • 3 Jan (Fri): βœ… Open

  • 4 Jan (Sat): βœ… Open

  • 5 Jan (Sun): βœ… Open

 

 
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