Staying Connected

The Metropolitan Grand Almoner and his team are delighted to bring to the widows and partners of members the “Staying Connected Programme.”

Offering a wide range of support, care and services to our members widows and partners as they navigate through life’s challenges offering improved communication and dedicated support.

Over many years the Metropolitan Almoner team have demonstrated ingenuity in identifying the agencies which can support our members, their widows and partners in times of distress.

The main areas of support are headlined below, with examples of the agencies that are there to help, with relevant telephone numbers should you want to make direct contact.

Your Almoner has a more extensive directory of sources of support and he will be happy to provide this information.

The impacts of mental wellbeing have drawn more focus since the pandemic, and the resources available via the Masonic Charitable Foundation are vast and comprehensive, they can be contacted on:- 0800 035 60 90.

Mental Wellbeing by its very nature can at times prevent those from being able to access the support that is available. This may be related to the stigma associated with mental wellbeing and a lack of confidence in being able to approach someone to talk to them about the topic.

IF YOUR LIFE IS AT IMMINENT RISK, PLEASE CALL 999 FOR IMMEDIATE HELP.

NHS - To get urgent mental health support via the NHS. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Phone calls are Free and can be made from any phone.

Call 111 and select option 2.

Speak to The Samaritans

Call to talk to Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Phone calls are Free and can be made from any phone.

Call 116 123

Charity support from Mind

Provides advice, support, and campaigns for better mental health services across England and Wales.

Call 0300 102 1234

Physical Wellbeing via MCF

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes we find ourselves facing challenges we could never have anticipated. We don’t have to go through these difficult times alone as there are many agencies and charities there to help.

Advice is available from The Masonic Charitable Foundation via their advice and support team

Call 0800 035 60 90

Support from the Chaplains

Unlike unit chaplains whose role is purely to deliver parts of the ritual, the Metropolitan Grand Lodge team of chaplains are authorised minsters, both ordained and lay, in their faith communities. This team has direct links into their own faith support groups and services.

Call W Bro Rev’d Niall Johnston on 07808 724574