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“We're here for you" says Samaritans, as charity urges people across Scotland to reach out.
Anyone struggling to cope is being urged to call Samaritans, whose volunteers are available to listen around the clock.
- 1st July 2022
- Press release
- Scotland
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Samaritans in Ireland urge public to 'Talk to Us' if they need support during Samaritans Awareness Month
Public reminded Samaritans volunteers are here around the clock to offer a listening ear to anyone who is struggling to cope.
- 1st July 2022
- Press release
- Ireland
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Samaritans responds to government suicide prevention announcement
Samaritans responds to government suicide prevention announcement
- 24th June 2022
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Samaritans welcomes govt commitment to make encouraging self-harm illegal
Speaking in Parliament last week, Minister Chris Philp announced the Government will create a new offence based on the Law Commission’s recommendation to make it illegal to encourage someone else to self-harm.
- 23rd June 2022
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- News story
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Power of volunteers underlined by dedication in Dumfries
One of Samaritans’ longest-serving listening volunteers has been honoured as the charity recognises the contribution of its people during this year’s Volunteers Week.
- 20th June 2022
- News story
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's spring update 2022
Our spring 2022 update showcases what the Samaritans Scotland team and our volunteers have been up to over the last three months to help ensure fewer people die by suicide in Scotland.
- 20th June 2022
- Scotland
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Online Safety Bill: Protecting people online
As part of Samaritans’ campaign for a kinder, safer internet we want to protect anyone who’s being encouraged to harm themselves online. But what does this look like in reality?
- 14th June 2022
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- Blog
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Samaritans Scotland ready to listen
Scotland Trustee Amanda Millar writes as we launch our new strategic development plan.
- 6th June 2022
- News story
- Scotland