“Talk to Us” Samaritans campaign was launched in the streets of Tralee on Thursday by Pat O’Connor, Director of the Kerry Branch of the Samaritans, and Micheal O’Muircheartaigh, supported by Samartitans staff and County Councillors. From left; Regional Publicity Officer Samaritans, Majella Canty; Cllr. Norma Foley; Deputy Director Samaritans Kerry Branch Joan Curtin; Director Samaritans Kerry Branch Pat O’Connor; Micheal O’Muircheartaigh; John O’Keeffe; Cllr. Toireasa Ferris, Josephine Gorman, and Chairperson Samaritans Kerry branch Pauline Corridon. Photo by John Cleary
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GAA commentating legend Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was in town on Thursday to help the Samaritans with their latest campaign.
A group of representatives from the local branch joined Micheál for a photoshoot in Denny Street to bring the ‘Talk To Us’ campaign to the attention of the general public.
“Samaritans are here for anyone who wants to talk, people can contact us when things are getting to them, they don’t have be suicidal to contact us,” said Pat O’Connor, director of the Kerry Branch.
“This campaign is about letting people in the community know we are trained volunteers and committed to being available round-the-clock for anyone struggling to cope,” he said.
“Samaritans provide a confidential place for our callers to explore their feelings and be themselves,” said Pat.
“July is our national awareness month for the Samaritans,” said Majella Canty, Regional Publicity Officer, with the Samaritans.
“The key aim is to encourage people to talk. We launched our free to call number in March so anyone who has anything on their mind can 116 123 , it’s a free national number to talk to someone in their family, a friend or the Samaritans. 24 hours a day people can talk to the Samaritans, nobody needs to struggle alone,” she said.
