[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Redway

It has to be said, though, Mock, that Samaritans aren’t just for suicidal people, so if you had a friend who needed support and was willing to talk about it to someone, they wouldn’t necessarily have to be suicidal to tap in or ask for emotional support. They’ll listen to anyone who’s in distress or just needs someone to talk to about something that’s getting in the way of them living their best lives. Anything.

I’ve definitely had suicidal moments when I needed to use Samaritans just to keep me gucci for the night (there’s no shame in being a little open about that) but that’s not all they’re there for.

I actually didn't know that they also helped with other issues that people might be mentally suffering with.

They seem like a good service tbh, that unfortunately are getting idiots hijacking it for different reasons to what it's actually meant to be there for.

[Urban Cragou]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I actually didn't know that they also helped with other issues that people might be mentally suffering with.

They seem like a good service tbh, that unfortunately are getting idiots hijacking it for different reasons to what it's actually meant to be there for.

They are. And the thing is a lot of people have been on both ends of the 'phone. They've had cause to reach out and they've been volunteers themselves, so it can be a double-barrelled experience.