Welcome to Reading Samaritans

Welcome

Welcome to the Reading branch of Samaritans. Together with about 200 other branches around the UK and Ireland, we provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

The Reading branch, which has been operating since 1962, has over 100 volunteers from all walks of life who give their time to provide a listening ear to people who need it. We are based at 59a Cholmeley Road in the Newtown area of East Reading (near Cemetery Junction).

Samaritans have been listening for over 50 years. We understand that talking about your problems and how you are feeling about them is often a good way of alleviating the distress that you may be experiencing. Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone.

You can contact us by phone, email or by dropping in (no appointment needed) to see us. We don’t judge and we don’t give advice: anything you say is confidential to us, and you always retain the right to make your own decisions.

This site gives information about our local branch – who we are, what we do, and where to find us. For general information about Samaritans, you will find more information on the national website

To find out more about joining us as a volunteer, please visit our volunteering page.

Or, if you'd like to support us financially then please drop in on our donating page where you can make an instant donation or find other ways to support us.