
Samaritans
We're waiting for your call
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 116 123 for free
Other ways you can get in touch
Your donation could help our online chat service to save more lives
Online chat will enable us to provide emotional support to people in the moment, even if they are unable to share their feelings out loud.

What we're working on
Every day, we respond to around 10,000 calls for help. No judgement. No pressure. We're here for anyone who needs someone.
Brew Monday
Reach out to a friend, family member or colleague for a virtual cuppa and a chat this Brew Monday.
Support during coronavirus
Read our tips to look after yourself during the pandemic.
Supporting NHS and social care workers
Samaritans and NHS have launched a new confidential support line for NHS and social care workers.
Why we need you to be part of our Christmas story
3,462 volunteers
Will give up their time to respond to vital calls for help this Christmas.
It costs £52,628.40
to provide our service to individuals seeking support on Christmas day alone.
10,632 calls
for help were responded to by our incredible volunteers last Christmas day.
By donating just £4.95 this Christmas, you could help a Samaritans volunteer answer a life-saving call for life.
Your donation could help our online chat service to save more lives
Online chat will enable us to provide emotional support to people in the moment, even if they are unable to share their feelings out loud.
What we're working on
- Brew Monday Reach out to a friend, family member or colleague for a virtual cuppa and a chat this Brew Monday.
- Support during coronavirus Read our tips to look after yourself during the pandemic.
- Supporting NHS and social care workers Samaritans and NHS have launched a new confidential support line for NHS and social care workers.
Your donation could help our online chat service to save more lives
Online chat will enable us to provide emotional support to people in the moment, even if they are unable to share their feelings out loud.
Volunteer with
us
Being a Samaritan means being there for people who need someone to listen. Last year over 20,000 people volunteered their time with us.
Samaritans news
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Phoenix Group announces new UK charity partnership with Samaritans and continues with its charity support during
pandemic
6th April 2021
Three UK and Samaritans join forces to connect 1 million people to emotional
support
31st March 2021
Suicide prevention must be made a priority in Government’s pandemic recovery
plan
23rd March 2021
Changing the way we think about suicide
In addition to the services we provide, an important part of our work is understanding and challenging the social elements that impact suicide.
Suicide facts and
figures
We're the only organisation collating suicide data for all UK nations and the Republic of Ireland. Read our key findings and trends by age, gender and region, and download our annual Suicide Statistics Report.
Samaritans' Media
Guidelines
Samaritans' Media Guidelines help journalists report suicide and self-harm safely and responsibly.
The internet and
suicide
The role online content can play in suicide risk and self harm is complex. Read about our research and recommendations for online safety.
Our policy and
research
Our research and policy work drives change that helps save more lives.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
This means becoming more inclusive and diverse in everything we do, in working towards Samaritans’ vision that fewer people die by suicide.