Train travellers in Lancing will see Worthing Samaritans out in force today, telling them it’s good to talk.
Working with Network Rail staff and British Transport Police Samaritans will be promoting the message that Christmas is not the most wonderful time of year for everybody – and that Samaritans are there 24/7 to listen – an initiative started in a bid to reduce 200 suicides a year on the nation’s railways.
Geoff Goodyear, who leads the Rail Outreach team for Worthing Samaritans said:
“This the eighth outreach event at local stations Worthing Samaritans have held over the past 18 months, working hard with rail staff to help reduce the incidence of suicides on the railways.
”We distribute information, tell travellers what we are about and provide emotional support for rail users if and when needed.”
Samaritans will also say that a chat could save a life so break the silence and call free on 116 123 24/7.
At Lancing station today (Tuesday, December 12) teabags, coffee and biscuits will be handed out in a bid to encourage people to have a chat over a cuppa.
Samaritans will be on Lancing station between 4.00pm and 6.30pm.
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