Volunteers answered nearly 10,000 contacts over the Christmas period last year and the average length of a call on Christmas Day was nearly 25 minutes.
Landmarks across Northern Ireland will light up in green this Wednesday, 21st December to mark the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year.
It's also an opportunity for Samaritans to remind everyone that the charity is on hand for anyone who may be struggling. especially this year when we are facing a cost of living crisis. Alan Heron, Regional Director for Samaritans in Northern Ireland, said: “Last year caller concerns included Illness, isolation, loneliness, money problems, relationship and family problems. This year especially, we want to remind everyone that volunteers across all eight branches will be available 24/7 over the Christmas period.”
Margaret continues: “When I’m listening to someone telling me their deepest feelings, talking about things they can’t share with anyone, time doesn’t matter. It’s a privilege to spend however long it takes for a caller to feel that they are cared for, that they have been - and will be - supported, and that they are not alone.
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