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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.

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We're working together to make sure fewer people die by suicide.

Every six seconds, we respond to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. We're here for anyone who needs someone.

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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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Samaritans hopes to reach a broader audience with new website

12th March 2019

We support the need for happier, healthier staff

20th February 2019

Good progress is being made, but bold changes are needed to reduce harmful online content, says Samaritans

8th February 2019

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

Suicide statistics and trends for the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Samaritans Media Guidelines

Samaritans' Media Guidelines help journalists report suicide and self-harm safely and responsibly.

Take action on loneliness now

We’re asking all our supporters to email the UK Government’s Minister for Loneliness, Mims Davies MP.

Our policy and research

Our research and policy work drives change that helps save more lives.

Help us be there for people like Emily

Instead of feeling excited about her future, 19-year-old Emily felt desperate and alone. Worried about upsetting her family, she kept it all to herself. But then she saw a card advertising Samaritans and realised that she didn’t need to.

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