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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 change the story for someone who self-harms

Your gift will help us understand how to better support people who self-harm — and stop them from suffering in silence.

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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.

Samarathon

This July, run, jog or walk 26.2 miles, whenever and wherever you like.

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 change the story for someone who self-harms

Your gift will help us understand how to better support people who self-harm — and stop them from suffering in silence.

What we're working on

Samarathon This July, run, jog or walk 26.2 miles, whenever and wherever you like.
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 change the story for someone who self-harms

Your gift will help us understand how to better support people who self-harm — and stop them from suffering in silence.

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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.

More about volunteering

Samaritans news

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Pears Foundation and DCMS’ grants help branches in England respond to the pandemic

14th May 2021

Samaritans' response to the draft Online Safety Bill

12th May 2021

Scarlett Moffatt is a Samaritans Ambassador

10th May 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.

Read our commitment