撒玛利亚志愿者强调节日支援, 该组织预计12月会接听30,000通电话。 Samaritans volunteer highlights holiday support, with the organization expecting to answer 30,000 calls in December.

玛丽·霍兰 (Mary Horan) 是一名阿斯洛尼人, 已经在撒玛利亚人群中做了32年, 她强调了在假期期间花时间帮助他人的重要性. An Athlone woman, Mary Horan, who has volunteered with Samaritans for 32 years, highlights the importance of giving time to support others during the holiday season. 撒玛利亚人预计12月会接听约三万通电话 圣诞节会接上八百通电话 Samaritans anticipates answering around 30,000 calls in December, with 800 expected on Christmas Day. Horan鼓励人们检查那些感到与世隔绝或因心理健康问题挣扎的人。 Horan encourages people to check on those who may feel isolated or struggle with mental health issues. 撒玛利亚人全天候运作,提供倾听和同情支持。 Samaritans operates 24/7, providing a listening ear and compassionate support. 执行董事Sarah O'Toole敦促人们讨论他们的问题, 指出节庆季节对许多人来说可能具有挑战性。 Sarah O'Toole, the executive director, urges people to talk through their problems, noting that the festive season can be challenging for many.