Last year 192,308 people wanted the same thing for Christmas...
...Someone to talk to.
In the two week festive period last year, we received 192,308
calls for help. And we’re readying ourselves for another
influx of calls this year.
We rely on your donations to provide equipment and
specialist training for our vital service.
Help us answer every call this Christmas. Please
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| The samaritans were there for me 30 years ago, they are there for you now. Take strength. |
| Family break-ups often happen at Christmas. Remember you are not alone and the Divorce Aid Team are just an email away throughout the holidays. |
| I called Samaritans in the early hours of the morning when I couldn't call anyone else. Thank you Samaritans. |
| Somebody Cares About You ! Merry Christmas ! |
| Every day may not be good, But there is something good in every day. |
| There are people all around the world ready to help and support you; just reach out and you will find them. |
| the power of positive thought is very strong...always put your wishes out into the Universe and she will be abundant...lots of love and light to you all |
| It makes a difference that you know someone will be there when you pick up the phone - not an answerphone |
| Have a fantastic Christmas! Love The Parry Family |
| Thank you Samaritans for the assurance of support to strengthen me in my distress over Christmas |
| Every dark day has an end,focus on the light.Happy and peaceful 2012 to everyone |
| I hope you're all doing well, because a lot of people don't seek help and you should be proud that you are, because you are who you are and you should be proud of that. |
| keep strong,the strong survive you are a strong person and you will look upon this as a stepping stone to the other side |
| Wishing you peace and joy at Christmas. |
| This Christmas and new year can be a new start, but dont make it like the others. You have the power to make this new start different. |
| Christmas can be a really tough time, it helps knowing Samaritans will be there for anyone who needs a friendly voice. |
| Whether you know them or not there is always someone out there who understands how you feel. Wishing you peace and happiness this Christmas xx |
| Keep strong, the dark times will not be forever. You will emerge stronger. |
| never give up when things get tough, always remember the things that once made you smile x |
| I hope this brings a little peace of mind at Christmas. |
| Keep trying. Keep hoping. |
| If you can get through it, it will make you stronger. |
| May you have the strength to bear your burdens. |
| Samaritans helped me when I couldn't talk to anyone else. If you need to, call them. |
| Courage is at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow". |
| When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place. |
| Don't give up when you're down. |
| Wishing you peace and joy at Christmas. |
| Peace, goodwill and good health. |
| Light can be found even in dark places. |
| Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly. |
| Don't give up. Time is a great healer. |
| Keep calm and strong. You can't take on the whole world. |
| I wish you peace, joy and tranquillity. |
| Christmas can be an especially difficult time. May you find the strength you need at this busy time. |
| Remember that after the darkness comes the light and never give up. |
| Do at least one thing every day that makes you smile. :) |
| When the box was nearly empty, all that was left was hope. |
| All the best for Christmas and the new year. |
| Everything will be OK in the end. If it's not OK, then it's not the end xx |
| A Japanese proverb: Fall seven times, stand up eight. |
| I wish you all the strength you need to get through your troubles. |
| Wishing you a peaceful and happy 2012 |
| Remember there is always a light at the end of the tunnel xx |
| Everyone has something in side them to become their own hero. |
| There are ALWAYS people who CARE. Not everyone. But I do. Others do too. Thinking of you at Christmas time. X |
| Everything is good in the end, If it is not good, it is not the end. Stay strong and time will heal. |
| You WILL find peace. You were put on this Earth to succeed, not fail. You are destined for great things. |
| Someone cares about you and you make a difference to their lives :o) |
| I wish you all peace - try to remember the positive things in your life |
| This is really a HUGE hug |
| Things may seem hard right now but trust me they will get better; you are never alone :) |
| Things aren't always easy. But they won't always be hard either. |
| You are loved and you are worth it. No-one knows how hard it is but someone, somewhere, is sending you a big hug. xx |
| I pray for you each night thay you may feel loved and supported. Take courage and believe in your self |
| Even if the light is just out of reach, keep trying. Time and perseverance will take you there. |
| God never gives us more than we can handle. Hang in there. Merry Christmas to all x |
| When others are celebrating around you at this time of year it can be so hard to reach out for support but please pick up the phone & Samaritans will reach back with a gentle & patient approach. |
| My Christmas wish is for as many people to be able to find comfort from Samaritans all year round. |
| I support the Samaritans because they provide someone to talk to when you need it most which is a precious gift indeed. |
| please - anyone who needs to talk phone the Samaritans and I'll know my donation has helped in the best way possible. |
| The Sams have been a family. Take their love as your Xmas gift, unwrap it and enjoy it and when you're finished, pass it on.... |
| As a family we can find the strength that might desert us individually...be brave, be strong but don't be alone...I'm with you all the way...xx Tues 15.11.11 6.09pm...Amen....xxxx |
| Happy Xmas one and all however tough the day may be...xx |
| Sometimes it is hard to believe but trust me - there ARE people who care about YOU. |
| You are not alone. We stand with you. Happy Christmas x |
| Break big things you can change into smaller bits and deal with them one at a time. Mountains get smaller that way. |
| Stay strong. The darkness will go if you tell yourself "I AM going to come out of this ok". |
| I never ever thought I would need to call the Samaritans but one day, in the early hours of the morning, I did just that... We all need help at some point in our lives so, please, look after yourself. |
| Sending you love, peace and strength. |
| I can empathise a little with how you are feeling, so please believe there are people who are thinking of you and hoping that the Samaritans will bring you hope. |
| Trust Samaritans… they want to hear from you, you're not alone, Chistmas peace. |
| If I could put myself in the post and land upon your rug. I'd jump out of the envelope and give you a great big hug! |
| whenever you need a hug samaritans are always there and this shows us just how much they care |
| Every single human being is Unique and Wonderful - even if we are not all perfect. |
| I have used The Samaritans for the last two years off and on and they have supported me through my troubled times… Always there for any one with difficulties. |
| Hopefully Christmas will be better for all and I send my greetings to both staff and those of us who are frightened. Bless you all. |
| The road to "The Samaritans" is never far,by visiting them or a phone call away.Always there 24/7. |
| Sometimes all we want is to be listened to ... and that's what the Samaritans are there for. |
| Please pick up the phone and call there is always someone there to talk to wishing you a wonderful christmas and a happy new year The stevenson family |
| I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet. Merry Christmas and an even better new year to all X |
| LIFE IS A STRUGGLE , BUT PLEASE DON'T EVER GIVE UP , EVENTUALLY U WILL SEE A LIGHT AT THE END OF A TUNNEL. WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AN A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR |
| it's got to get bad before it gets good. |
| they say that christmas trees represent life's triumph over death. let yourself represent happiness' triumph over sadness. |
| It is never too late to become what you might have been. Bring out your determination to succeed. God is your guidance. Merry Christmas |
| Just make sure you never give up. |
| When it seems that there is nothing left. that is when you have to believe that its all going to be alright |
| im a mother of four i had a failed business and was going to lose my house i rang the helpline one nite at my lowest point ..the samaritans kept me alive |
| you are so much stronger than you think you are so dont give up |
| Samaritans are the Friends you wished you had..Thank you all very much. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all xx |
| While we reflect and miss loved ones, we also hold onto the good times and happy memories we shared. |
| I need your help are the most powerful words you can say to a Samaritan, I know, I said them and it changed my life. Why not see for yourself? |
| You don't have to be happy at Christmas because so many around you are. However you feel - there is always a Samaritan available to listen to you. |
| ive used them for help so can you |
| remember just one thing that makes you happy. I wish you peace within my friend. |
| Two years ago I was very depressed... I called Samaritans and spoke to a quietly spoken man named Malcolm, we spoke for around an hour and it was a turning point, I was able to think a little clearer and worry less. |
| My message is to all the good people who help others with no demand for anything in return, If I could shake their hand, I would do so and wish all Samaritans a very happy Christmas - Kevin |
| Times may seem dark but there is always light at the end of the tunnel....just a few more steps and you will reach it. |
| 30 yrs ago I used to visit a Samaritans Centre frequently. The support saved my life...I have had a good life since against all the odds. Keep hold of hope for 2012. Wishing you all the best. |
| No matter what, you are never alone. |
| keep strong , we love u xxx |
| A peaceful and beautiful Christmas to find a present under the tree of your 'true self' just as you are as jesus loves you 'warts and all' love from June |
| Love and kindness can always be found somewhere. Have a good Christmas. |
| Keep going - it is vital work |
| May the blessings of xmas bring you love, peace and comfort now and in the coming year. |
| Wishing you all the best at Christmas. Just take one day at a time; just small steps forwards. Very best wishes from Christine |
| We wish everybody a healthy, happy and carefree Christmas and New Year |
| Each kind word is a seed of hope |
| Wishing you all the support you need this Christmas and the whole of the New Year. With best wishes. |
| Sincere good wishes to you with the hope that the new year will bring renewed hope and peace of mind. |
| Things look bad right now, but things will get better. |
| sending you the love in my heart thinking of you sending you so much strength caring about you .. you are not alone xxx |
| Just when you feel nothing or no one is going to help, a glint of light and a ray of help will warm your heart. Be safe ,be strong love to you all for Christmas and the whole year |
| There is always someone there for you. Never feel alone, because you never will be. Have a merry Christmas everyone, and have a brilliant New Year. Fiona :) |
| Like the night sky, the darkness makes our stars shine brighter. Merry Christmas and stay safe everyone x |
| Never let go of hope. One day you will see that it all has finally come together. What you have always wished for has finally come to be. You will look back and ask yourself... 'How did I get through all of that?' |
| Merry Christmas, Happy Hogmanay and good fortune for 2012 lorra love mike x |
| With all best wishes for a Happy Christmas and a New Year filled with happy days! |
| To you all with best wishes for a happy christmas. All the best for 2012. |
| Giving you a hug ,spareing you a thought and wishing you well. With love xx |
| we cant change the past but we can change the future! :-) |
| When you lose your mind is when you start to find your soul. |
| Please don't bottle things up inside you. Talk to someone, anyone! Samaritans are available 24/7 Christmas and New Year as well! |
| Everything will be ok in the end, If its not ok.. Its not the end. |
| However you feel, Samaritans care about you. |
| If you feel like you have hit rock bottom, then you know things can only get better. They will I promise x |
| The most difficult of days are only 24 hours long and they are sent to us to make the good days even more special. Tomorrow after all is another day |
| keep hanging in there. somebody, somewhere needs you more than you know. happiness will come x |
| Never give up, because if you give up, we all give up. Let's all be strong together, one big family. |
| There is always hope around the corner - be hopeful, it's coming :). |
| Please keep well. I think of you! |
| I send you love, and I send you peace. May happiness be yours. |
| I care about you, please don't give up! :) |
| Sometimes, I am sad too... and it's good to know that you won't be sad forever. I love you! |
| May I send you my warmest Christmas hugs - Be happy! :) |
| I care about you, and so are many other people! :) Keep holding on and Merry Christmas |
| There is always hope :), if you really look inside your heart. Hang on there, things will get better soon. With love, N :) |
| Never ever ever give up! The light is around the corner. :) |
| You are never ever alone this Christmas |
| Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you to get you through those tough times. I believe in you :) |
| You need never be alone. Be strong, give them a call. There's always HOPE. X |
| I have felt suicidal in the past and the Samaritans held my hand over the phone. let them hold yours too. I'm now very happy and so glad to be alive. You can be too. Hold on tight. |
| This year may not have been a great year... But next year just might be... Hold on xxx |
| Thinking of you at Christmas and knowing that the Samaritans will always give you hope |
| Everything turns out ok in the end. If it's not ok, it isn't the end. |
| Please, please don't do anything until you have talked it over with someone. There maybe a tiny light at the end of that tunnel. Much love to you all x |
| You're never fully alone..happiness can be found even in the darkest of times. I wish you much happiness at this time of year, now and always. |
| Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year. Shelleyxxxxxxxx |
| I know what you're going through but stay strong because people love you so much. |
| God Bless and never give up hope |
| You are YOU your whole life: you are the same person now, with the same heart and soul, that you had as a baby. That child within you loves you. |
| My wish is for good mental health, a sense of peace and feelings of calm for everyone in 2012. |
| Life is full of ups and downs, sometimes the downs make you feel theres nothing left. Stay with it , everyone has something to contribute. Sharing your experience can make you feel better. |
| The are times it feels hopeless but it really isn't. Things will get better. Honest. Call for help...now! |
| It's always darkest before the dawn. |
| Wishing you a great 2012 and would like to extend my best wishes, love and support no matter what you're going through right now :-) |
| There are also really wonderful things in the world. |
| It helps to talk to someone |
| There are people who love and value you. When things seem too dark, just know they are there, and hang on to them. |
| There is Light at the end of the dark tunnel. The Samaritans helped me through my dark days and thanks to them I can see a future!! |
| I understand how hard life can be-you can get through it and the Samaritans are there for you |
| You do not need to suffer alone during your darkest moments. I wish you all happiness and good in the future. |
| You are not alone. There are so many people who care about YOU. I am only one of those people. Keep your head up X |
| You matter. Smile, sing, love, and have a fabulous Christmas. x |
| "In three words i can sum up everything i have learnt about life - It goes on." - Robert Frost. This quote has helped me through a lot. Love at Christmas and always. Keep going. |
| Best wishes for the New Year - remember you are not alone |
| With warmest wishes for a peaceful Christmas and a happier 2012. You are not alone and not forgotten. Keep talking! Carolynne |
| We must remember there is always light at the end of every tunnel. God bless the work of the Samaritans. |
| Thinking of you and hoping that Christmas will bring new hope for the future love Colette. |
| Never give up hope. A trouble shared can ease suffering so much and my thoughts are with you. Anne B. |
| Wishing you well and gods blessing this Christmas and always |
| Love conquers ALL things. It starts with you and spreads to others. |
| God Bless - Happy Christmas - Lots of us love you. xxx |
| Hope you find 2012 a better year. |
| Thinking of you this Christmas. Jo. |
| Hold fast; it will get better. |
