Durham Samaritans is encouraging the local community to break open the biscuits and the taboos on Monday 19 January for its annual Brew Monday campaign, which aims to dispel the myth of ‘Blue Monday’.
The suicide prevention charity is centred on the power of human connection and its awareness campaign encourages people to come together and have a conversation with someone they are worried about because it could save a life.
Brew Monday is an opportunity for everyone to check in with those we meet or work with, friends and relatives. Making time for anyone we might be worried about to have a chat and tell us how they are really feeling. We know the difference it can make to someone who is struggling.
This year volunteers from Durham Samaritans will be greeting travellers at Durham station from 8am to 2pm on Monday 19 January. Volunteers from the branch will be handing out tea bags and chatting to passengers about how a conversation can be lifesaving.
Samaritans’ partner, Three UK, is sponsoring Brew Monday this year as part of their mission to make connections matter.