SamsFest in aid of Samaritans of Bognor Regis, Chichester & District

Bognor Regis Town Football Club

Nyewood Lane, PO21 2TY, Bognor Regis, England, United Kingdom

Bognor Regis, Chichester & District Samaritans

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About our Bognor Regis, Chichester & District branchSamaritans take action to prevent people reaching crisis point, helping them find ways to cope. We believe that giving people time to explore their thoughts and feelings with undivided attention and empathy meets a fundamental emotional need and reduces distress and despair.Did you know:Every 90 minutes, someone dies by suicide in the UK or Ireland.Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help.Almost 17,000 calls for help were received by our local Branch for the year October 2020 to Sept 2021.Since the advent of Covid-19 the Branch has seen around a 14% increase in calls.Our Branch is one of 210 branches across the UK and Ireland. Between us, we listen 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.“As key workers, Samaritans volunteers have provided support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and during lockdowns” says Nick Taunt, Branch Director. "This has been a time when listening to others has never been more important. Our volunteers have stepped up to ensure they are available, can maintain the service safely and offer additional support, specifically for NHS and care staff. To help meet the surge in demand the Branch has increased its coverage during the night - when the service is most in demand."David, a Branch leader, says “Callers’ issues and concerns have been made so much worse by isolation and loneliness throughout Covid-19. Mental health worries are very much in evidence as well as thoughts of suicide." Volunteer, Jenny, agrees. "We really are needed more than ever."Our Bognor Regis, Chichester & District Branch is affiliated to the National Samaritans organisation, however, we are a registered charity in our own right, and have to raise funds to cover all our costs.