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Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can help save someone’s life

Your gift means our volunteers can answer calls for help from those struggling to cope.

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.

Helping Samaritans to be here, always

Hear why our volunteer Bob and his wife chose to include a gift to Samaritans in their Will

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.

Donate £4.95 to fund a call

You can help save someone’s life

Your gift means our volunteers can answer calls for help from those struggling to cope.

What we're working on

Helping Samaritans to be here, always Hear why our volunteer Bob and his wife chose to include a gift to Samaritans in their Will
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.

You can help save someone’s life

Your gift means our volunteers can answer calls for help from those struggling to cope.

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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.

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Samaritans news

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'Young people still not getting the support they need' – Samaritans response to Budget 2021

27th October 2021

Samaritans launches app to support UK military veterans' mental health

27th October 2021

The Prince of Wales drops in for a cuppa to celebrate 50 years of Gloucester Samaritans

26th October 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.

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.

Read our commitment