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Neil Mathers to head Samaritans Scotland
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Mathers as the new Executive Director of Samaritans Scotland
- 1st September 2022
- Press release
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's response to the suicide statistics for 2021
Samaritans Scotland has responded to today’s release of data from National Records of Scotland in its annual update on suicide statistics for 2021.
- 2nd August 2022
- Press release
- Scotland
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Power of volunteers underlined by dedication in Dumfries
One of Samaritans’ longest-serving listening volunteers has been honoured as the charity recognises the contribution of its people during this year’s Volunteers Week.
- 20th June 2022
- News story
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's spring update 2022
Our spring 2022 update showcases what the Samaritans Scotland team and our volunteers have been up to over the last three months to help ensure fewer people die by suicide in Scotland.
- 20th June 2022
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland ready to listen
Scotland Trustee Amanda Millar writes as we launch our new strategic development plan.
- 6th June 2022
- News story
- Scotland
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Minister hails volunteers for offering safe space to chat
Continuing to widen access to help and support is vital to reduce the levels of distress, anxiety and isolation that lead to suicide and self-harm, Rachel Cackett, the Executive Director of Samaritans Scotland, believes.
- 7th May 2022
- Press release
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's winter 2021/22 update
Our winter 2021/22 update showcases what the Samaritans Scotland team and our volunteers have been up to over the last three months to help ensure fewer people die by suicide in Scotland.
- News story
- Scotland
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Paul's story
Paul, from Edinburgh, shares with us the phone call that changed his story and ensured he was here to celebrate Christmas with loved ones.
- 10th December 2021
- Blog
- News story
- Scotland