Samaritans' Services During Christmas and New Year
- Submitted by: Alison Johnstone, Lothian, Scottish Green Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 01 December 2020
- Motion reference: S5M-23539
That the Parliament expresses its concern that, after an exceptionally challenging 2020, the Christmas and New Year period, will be a difficult and isolating time for many people in Scotland; understands that the Samaritans' phone line will continue to be open 24/7 and free to use over this time for anyone going through difficulties; notes that Samaritans can be contacted by phone on 116 123 and by email, and that its website, samaritans.org, contains helpful information regarding how people can look after themselves or support others, and expresses its sincere thanks to its volunteers on being there to listen to anyone feeling alone or struggling over Christmas and New Year.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Sarah Boyack, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Bruce Crawford, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, John Finnie, Kenneth Gibson, Ross Greer, Bill Kidd, Johann Lamont, Monica Lennon, Lewis Macdonald, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Mark McDonald, Stuart McMillan, Pauline McNeill, Gil Paterson, Alex Rowley, Elaine Smith, Colin Smyth, David Torrance, Andy Wightman