Samaritans of Farnborough & District to be there for anyone struggling or feeling lonely this Christmas.
- New insights from Samaritans reveal people are worried about their wellbeing over the festive period.
- Volunteers at Samaritans of Farnborough & District will be among around 1,500 volunteers answering calls for help on Christmas Day.
Christmas will be a tough time for some even without a global pandemic to deal with. Samaritans latest research reveals that being separated from family and loved ones over the Christmas period is one of the biggest concerns facing callers. New research with over 1,400 of the charity’s volunteers found around a quarter who took part in the survey (27%), have spoken to people who were feeling concerned about their wellbeing over Christmas and the winter period, over the past three months.
Christmas can be difficult for many people as it’s a time when loneliness can really hit home, this might be heightened this year. Regardless of what happens with Covid restrictions, confidential support is available 24/7 and we are there for everyone this Christmas. Every call for help is answered by a trained volunteer and talking to us is always free and confidential. Samaritans has never been a more vital lifeline.
Volunteers at Samaritans of Farnborough & District will be there throughout December to make sure there’s someone there to listen to anyone who is feeling alone or struggling this festive season. If you find yourself struggling this Christmas, please remember you don’t have to face things alone. You can talk to us, day or night, on 116 123 or by emailing [email protected].
Volunteers at Samaritans of Farnborough & District have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure their vital service is available around the clock for anyone who needs help, covering the Hart, Rushmoor, Surrey Heath and Waverley areas. Since lockdown in March, Samaritans volunteers across the UK and Ireland have provided emotional support over a million times via phone, email and letters.
During December 2019, Samaritans, the only charity there for anyone struggling to cope 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, responded to over a quarter of a million calls for help and over 10,000 calls for help came on Christmas Day alone.
If you can make a donation to support our work this festive season, you’ll be helping to ensure that we can be there to listen not just on Christmas but throughout the year. Residents in the Hart, Surrey Heath, Rushmoor and Waverley areas can help us continue to be there for those who need emotional support by making a donation via our Text to Donate service :
Text SAMARITANS to 70470 to donate £5 to Samaritans of Farnborough & District.Texts cost £5 plus one standard rate message and you’ll be opting in to hear more about our work and fundraising via telephone and SMS.
If you’d like to give £5 but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text SAMARITANSNOINFO to 70470.
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As little as £5 will help Samaritans of Farnborough & District answer a call for help from somebody struggling this Christmas.
To make a donation and find out other ways you can support Samaritans of Farnborough & District please visit: https://www.samaritans.org/branches/farnborough/