Now that we have started the New Year, Samaritans put out a reminder on Social Media that we should check on our friends, family & colleagues, because someone may be suffering in silence.
Christmas festivities are stressful — especially those estranged from family or their normal supports. The New Year can be bleak.
A friendly word might make all the difference.
“…it can be obvious when someone is struggling to cope.
But sometimes the signs are harder to spot.”
Samaritans have ~200 locations around Ireland and the UK and take 1000 calls a day in Ireland alone. There is someone to talk to 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (and there is even Welsh language support.)
If you need help, please call: 116 123.
