Manx callers won't be traced by Samaritans

Charity insists local residents won't be identified by volunteers

Don't let privacy concerns put you off contacting Samaritans.

That's the message from the Isle of Man branch of the charity over the festive period.

Sinead Nudd from the organisation believes some Manx callers worry about being identified by someone they know when calling the volunteer listeners.

However, she says it's unlikely someone calling from the Isle of Man will speak to the local branch:

Samaritans can be contacted on 116123 or by emailing jo@samaritans.org