Wakefield and District Samaritans,
Charlotte Street, Wakefield WF1 1UL
08457 90 90 90 or (01924)377011
Please Remember anything you say to The Samaritans is confidential (we do not have the facilities to trace your call)
VISIT: If you would like to talk face to face with one of our Volunteers then come and visit us at Charlotte Street, Wakefield anytime between 8am and 10pm. (Appointment not required). We have full access to those who are disabled.
PHONE:You can phone the Samaritans at anytime day or night - 08457 90 90 90 or (01924)377011.
Other ways of contacting The Samaritans:
HOW YOU CAN HELP THE SAMARITANS
ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER?
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Do you: |
Or do you: |
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Always try to give people your undivided attention? |
Look around the room or clock watch? |
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Give them time to collect their thoughts if they need to? |
Finish Their sentences for them? |
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Question them gently, tactfully and without intruding? |
Butt in and tell them you had a similar problem? |
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Encourage them to tell their own story in their own words and time? |
Make snap judgements based on appearance etc? |
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Refrain from offering advice. |
Tell them what you would do in their position? |
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Try to see their point of view even though you may not agree? |
Say you understand before you've heard their problem? |
We are always looking for Volunteers who can listen to callers or help raise funds or perhaps help maintain our premises or .........? So why not contact us on 01924 377011 perhaps we can help you to decide how you might help us
If you see our Caravan round and about
Please come and speak to one of our Volunteers and find out:
Who are these Samaritans? What do they do?
You may like to know about our work! Or how to become a Volunteer or perhaps you just need to talk.
Whatever your reason, we would love to meet you.
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