Last year, Samaritans volunteers responded to 244,254 calls in the UK and Ireland over the festive period. Volunteers from Northallerton and The Dales will be there round-the-clock this year
Winter can be a tough time for many and this year could be especially so as households brace themselves for higher bills, but support is at hand as Northallerton and the Dales Samaritans new #BreaktheSilence campaign aims to remind the Northallerton and the Dales community that they don’t need to struggle alone.
Samaritans’ new winter campaign #BreaktheSilence is encouraging people to open up about their struggles with mental health and suicidal feelings. Every 90 minutes in the UK, someone dies by suicide, but talking saves lives.
The charity is asking people to donate to keep Samaritans here for people to talk to when they are ready to break their silence. Making a donation as little as £5 will help Samaritans’ volunteers answer a call for help from someone struggling this winter.
Volunteers from Northallerton and the Dales will join over 13,000 listening volunteers at Samaritans branches across the UK and Ireland to answer calls for help from people feeling overwhelmed this winter.
Visit samaritans.org/silence for more information on Samaritans Winter Appeal and to donate to Northallerton and The Dales branch of Samaritans.
Please remember:
- Anyone can contact Samaritans FREE any time from any phone on 116 123, even a mobile without credit. This number won’t show up on your phone bill. Or you can email [email protected] or visit www.samaritans.org for more information.
- Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help.
- Samaritans is a charity and it’s the public’s kind donations and around 22,000 volunteers that mean we are always there for anyone struggling to cope. Find out how you can support us or volunteer with us. · You can follow Samaritans on social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
