Worthing Samaritans Director, Anne Copeland, shares the importance of connecting with others. She said: “The challenges that many people have faced because of the pandemic are continuing and won’t necessarily ease with restrictions lifting. 


“At Worthing Samaritans, we know how powerful listening can be. Listening helps us build relationships, be there for others and it can save lives. It’s so important to reach out for a chat with someone you care about. Whether in person or virtually, it’s just about taking time to really listen to another person which can in turn help them work through what’s on their mind.”


To find out more information about Samaritans, or to make a donation and find out other ways you can support Worthing Samaritans please visit www.samaritans.org/worthing.


During the pandemic, Samaritans’ helpline has been an important source of meaningful human connection for some callers in the absence of their usual social contact and volunteers have clocked up more than one million hours listening to those struggling to cope during the pandemic.
Anyone can contact Samaritans, free, 24/7, 365 days a year, on 116 123, email  jo@samaritans.org or visit www.samaritans.org.