Share your story

If you have been supported by Samaritans, or affected by suicide, we want to hear from you.

Your voice is powerful. Sharing your story can help people know they are not alone and can inspire others to take action.

We want to raise awareness, drive change and be there for those in need.

Why we want to hear your story

Sharing the experiences of those who have found help through contacting Samaritans helps us highlight the benefits of our service through the voices of those who matter most: our callers.

By doing this we can encourage more people to reach out, because we know the difference it can make.

How will my story be used?

There are many ways in which we can share your story:

• Samaritans’ website – this enables us to demonstrate our vital service to our online community and those seeking information about how we can help
• Samaritans’ social media – Share your story on our social media channels to help us make the internet a more positive space, it could help others reach out for support.
• Samaritans’ fundraising materials – sharing your story will help us to show the true value of our helpline and why we need to raise vital funds to continue this frontline service
• Print and online media – local and national newspapers and magazines give us the opportunity to raise awareness of our service and the issues facing our callers and the value of talking
• TV and radio interview – TV is a powerful way of raising awareness of our service and reaching out to people who need us

We’ll support you every step of the way

You can choose the way in which we share your story, and we will support you along the way. Whether this is helping you to write about your experience for a fundraising leaflet or working with you to prepare you for a radio interview. We will support you throughout to make sure you are fully comfortable with whatever activity you wish to take part in.

Eligibility

• You must be over 18
• We take people’s wellbeing seriously. Therefore, if you are still actively using Samaritans’ service, it may be better to wait until you’re feeling better before taking part