Samaritans is the nationwide charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. We support all areas and any aspect of human need through connection.
Fintan Duffy, Branch Director with Waterford and the Southeast Samaritans, said: “Samaritans Awareness Day is such an important date for us – we want to get the message out that Samaritans are here 24 hours a day for anyone in crisis and struggling to cope on freephone 116 123”.
Pictured left to right: John Cunningham, volunteer; Cian, DHL delivery driver; Fintan Duffy, Branch Director; Mary Ryan, Volunteer; Rory Fitzgerald, Volunteer.
“It remains a challenging time for many people, and we want to remind the public that they are not alone. Our volunteers are available at any time of day or night, no matter what they are facing. We are also there to support those who are supporting others,” said Fintan.
“We also want people to support us on 24th July when volunteers will be raising awareness of our service at 16 Beau Street, Waterford City.”
To mark 24/7 Awareness Day on 24th July, a Beech tree was delivered to the branch at 16 Beau Street by the wonderful DHL delivery agent, Cian. This tree is proudly placed in the branch patio for the moment and is planned to be used to symbolise many upcoming occasions throughout the year, raising awareness in the locality of our presence to the public and as a reminder that we are always there to support.
Newly delivered baby Beech tree.
COMMUNITY WALK THIS SATURDAY, 26 JULY
Additionally, volunteers and their families will participate in a fun community walk on Saturday, 26 July, at 10.00 am, starting from the SETU Sports Arena and proceeding along the Greenway to Kilmeaden Railway, to raise awareness of our presence in the locality.
CONTACT
● Anyone can contact Samaritans free of charge at any time from any phone, including mobiles without credit, on 116 123. This number will not appear on your phone bill. Or you can email jo@samaritans.ie or visit www.samaritans.ie for more information.
● To volunteer with Samaritans, visit www.samaritans.ie/volunteer. We are seeking new volunteers, with full training provided, for the Waterford and Wexford areas.
● Samaritans Awareness Day is observed to highlight that Samaritans are available to callers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information on the 24-hour Challenge, visit www.samaritans.ie/24hours
● Samaritans in Waterford are available most days from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm for drop-in face-to-face chats at 16 Beau Street. Always available at 116 123.
