Samaritans work in Scotland
In Scotland we opened our first branch in Edinburgh in 1959. Since then we have grown to 20 branches supported by over 1,000 volunteers across the country, stretching from Shetland to the Scottish Borders.
Day or night, a Samaritans volunteer is there to give support to anyone feeling down or struggling to cope.
Taking the lead to reduce suicide
In Scotland around 800 people die by suicide every year, making it a major public health issue. Find out how Samaritans are working in Scotland.
Links to other organisations in Scotland
We work closely with a number of organisations across Scotland to reduce suicide and promote mental wellbeing
Contacting a branch in Scotland
You can contact a particular branch in Scotland if you prefer.
Introducing our Deprivation Project
Taking forward the approach that suicide must be addressed as both a social issue and a health issue (Men and Suicide: Why it's a social issue), Samaritans in Scotland is looking into suicide risk factors across Scotland. Funded by the Scottish Government, this project will help us to identify the varying suicide factors and develop localised suicide reduction strategies, working in partnership with local agencies to increase suicide awareness and support access to services. Read more about the Deprivation Project.
Volunteer with Samaritans
If you are interested in becoming a Samaritans volunteer, please visit our volunteering pages where you will find out more about the variety of rewarding roles and how to apply.
Events in Scotland
If you are organising an event and would like Samaritans to be involved, please contact Scotland@samaritans.org.
Contact us
To contact Samaritans for emotional support , please call 08457 90 90 90 or email jo@samaritans.org
For marketing, media and general enquiries, or to find out how you can support our work in Scotland, please contact:
Fiona Barlow, Public Affairs Officer for Scotland, Samaritans, Spectrum House, 2 Powderhall Road, Edinburgh EH7 4GB
Email: scotland@samaritans.org
Tel: 0131 556 7058
Follow us on Twitter: @Sams_scotland