Stratford upon Avon Samaritans were proud to show our support at Warwickshire PRIDE! and for those members of the LGBTQ+
community in our area.
On Saturday 22nd August 2026 our branch attended Warwickshire Pride Day, at the Pump Room Gardens in Leamington. It was great to take part in the Parade for the fourth year running, celebrating everything that makes every single one of us unique and valued. We had a gazebo at the event and had many visitors to our stand, where we offered confidential, non-judgmental emotional support to anyone who was in distress.
During Pride, we have a special awareness of many of the lived experiences that callers from the LGBTQ+ communities have to cope with. While for many, Pride is often a time of visibility and celebration, for others, Pride events can heighten feelings of anxiety, of feeling excluded and often of loneliness. If you are experiencing any of these things, then we are here for you — whoever you are.
Remember whatever you’re facing, we’re here to listen 24/7 without judgement. FREEPHONE 116 123