tudor house
COMFORT BAgS
What is the comfort bag program?
This program was inspired by Louis Tudor’s experiences in the hospital. Before his passing, Louis often mentioned feeling cold and anxious during his stays. To honor his memory, we created a way to bring warmth and comfort to patients waiting for mental health services.
In collaboration with the ER at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Tudor House successfully piloted the Comfort Bag Program in November. We’re now preparing for its official launch of monthly bag deliveries in January 2025.
Why is this program so important?
Emergency room visits for mental health crises can be overwhelming. Patients, ranging in age from 5 to 99, often endure long waits—sometimes 20+ hours—for inpatient psychiatric placement. Carilion admits 15 new patients per day, many of whom arrive with no personal belongings or support.
Comfort Bags provide a much-needed source of support, offering warmth, distraction, and reassurance during these challenging times. Feedback from the pilot program indicates these bags make a tangible difference, offering patients a sense of community support when they need it most.
How can you help?
donate items
Each Comfort Bag is thoughtfully filled with items from the list below. You can help by collecting and donating these items.
Small Blankets
Warm Socks
Slippers
Sensory Items (e.g., stress ball)
Play Doh
Crayons
Deck of Cards
Nonpermanent Markers (NO sharp tip)
Paperback Reading Books
Activity Books (NO staples)
Get involved by hosting a donation drive at your office or business!
We’ll supply a decorated collection box, making it easy for employees or clients to donate Comfort Bag. We’ll even take care of pickup!
Contact us below to get started.
host a drive
volunteer
Join us as a volunteer! Whether it’s packing Comfort Bags, sorting donations, organizing drives, or helping with deliveries, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Your time and effort make a direct impact, and we’d love to partner with you every step of the way. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
