SAMARITANS Ireland is appealing for donations to help ensure its volunteers can continue to support people struggling to cope during this crucial time.
A spokesperson for Samaritans said the service is “needed now more than ever”.
The said, “Our dedicated volunteers are going above and beyond to be available for those in need during these unprecedented times and continue to operate our phone service from our branches wherever possible.”
The support service says they are making every effort to ensure they can “provide emotional support to anyone in crisis” but say the COVID-19 emergency “is changing our lives and our services are under strain”.
The group say the public’s support is needed “now more than ever” and are calling on the public to help donate to its emergency appeal which will “help us work faster on different ways to be there and reach those who are struggling to cope”.
Executive Director of Samaritans Ireland, Niall Mulligan said, “For more than 50 years, Samaritans has provided a listening ear to anyone who needs support, which has been possible through the public’s kind donations. A donation as little as €5 will help volunteers to answer a call for help from someone struggling to cope and be there when people need support the most.”
To make a donation and find out other ways you can support Samaritans please visit: https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/
Those worried about their own mental health or someone else during the coronavirus outbreak can find some useful online resources and advice here on Samaritans website.
