109. Talking to Samaritans - I am. I have - How It Helps

Kay, a Samaritans listening volunteer who trained to support others after personally experiencing the life-changing help Samaritan's offer, joins Happiful's podcast. 

Kay shares the story that led her to pick up the phone to this wonderful organisation, what she realised about the work they do and her hopes for everyone listening to this podcast.

Talk to Us - Supporting Samaritans

Throughout July, Samaritans will be running its annual awareness-raising campaign, Talk to Us. The campaign aims to let people know that Samaritans volunteers are here 24/7 for anyone who is struggling to cope.

In 2021 Samaritans volunteers spent over one million hours responding to calls for help.

To show our support, we will be raising awareness on social media throughout July, as well as marking Samaritans Awareness Day on 24 July.

If you’d like to get involved, you can help raise awareness this month by sharing Samaritans’ messaging on your own social media pages using #TalkToUs and #SamaritansAwarenessDay.

When life is difficult, Samaritans are there – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org, or visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch.