The Oxford Samaritans
60 Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
OX4 1RB
United Kingdom
Phone: (01865) 722122
Facilities for visitors with disabilities: Wheelchair accessible
Usual hours open to receive callers: 8am - 10pm
Registered Charity Number: 232427
General information:
Visitors received at our Centre every day from 8am to 10pm. Telephone calls answered 24 hours every day.
Disclaimer: this is the central point for the branch postcode, and may not accurately reflect the exact branch location.
The Oxford Branch was established in 1963. Its volunteers have
been trained to the same high standards as are all Samaritans. They
come from all walks of life and are of all ages. All are people who
give up twenty hours a month to be available to callers and to
provide confidential, emotional support to people who are
experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which
may lead to suicide. Samaritans have no message. They do not
preach. They do not sell. They are there to offer a sympathetic,
non-judgmental ear to people in need. Available 24 hours a day,
they offer confidential support to callers who often have nowhere
else to turn.
If you feel you would be able to listen, give callers your full
attention and completely forget about yourself when doing so, you
might like to consider becoming a Samaritan volunteer.
The Oxford Samaritans invite prospective volunteers to attend an
open evening as an opportunity to learn about acquiring the
listening skills Samaritans volunteers need. Application forms are
distributed and details provided about the commitment we make to
our volunteers and what we expect from them. These evenings are
held at regular intervals and prospective volunteers who make
application will, if accepted, attend a preparation course held
several times a year. Ring 01865 722122 for your invitation.