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DEAL: helping my friends

In this session we will learn: to identify when friends need help; to identify the thoughts and feelings of someone who is feeling low; to identify agencies that can help

DEAL: let it out

In this session we will learn: the benefits and risks of expressing our feelings; how we can express feelings in different ways using written words; how poetry and other creative channels can help to express feelings

DEAL: Coping with pressures

In this session we will learn: to understand that pressures can impact on our thoughts and feelings; to understand that we have a choice as to how we react to feelings.

When you are supporting friends and family

As a friend or family member you are well placed to notice if someone close to you is struggling to cope following a suspected suicide.

Download our Step by Step guidance

Samaritans has offered the Step by Step service to schools in the UK since 2010. We are available to offer practical support and advice to schools that have been affected by an attempted or suspected suicide.

National and local suicide prevention strategies

We’re working with governments across the UK and Ireland to make their national strategies for suicide prevention as ambitious and effective as possible. Read our recommendations.

Managing suicidal conversations

Giving people and teams the confidence, knowledge and skills to talk to someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Write a letter

You can send us a letter for free, and one of our volunteers will reply with a hand-written response. Read more about how this works.

Talk to us on the phone

Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

Privacy Statement

At Samaritans, privacy is at the heart of what we do. Read more in our privacy statement.

Our vision, mission and values

Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide.

Why online safety is core to suicide prevention

“There has been emerging evidence of the link between the online environment and suicide across different age groups.”

• 27th November 2025
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Tackling male suicide: The Government must prioritise suicide prevention in the men’s health strategy

"The Men’s Health Strategy is a vital opportunity to deliver meaningful change and save lives. We’re urging the Government not to waste it."

• 14th November 2025
• Blog
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Reflecting on Samaritans' autumn of political engagement

September and October was a busy time for the Samaritans' team with World Suicide Prevention Day and Party Conferences coming one after the other. A month on, we look back at our autumn of action.

• 5th November 2025
• Blog
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Leave a dedication to a loved one

Keep a loved one's memory shining bright by leaving a dedication message on our dedication page.

What can you do to help yourself cope? #3 Do Things You Enjoy

Great Yarmouth Samaritans have been looking at practical ways people help themselves cope - the third in the series looks at doing things you enjoy

• 23rd October 2025

What can you do to help yourself cope? #2 Muscle Relaxation

Great Yarmouth Samaritans have been looking at practical ways people help themselves cope - the second in the series looks at muscle relaxation exercises

• 9th October 2025

What can you do to help yourself cope? #1 Controlled Breathing

Great Yarmouth Samaritans have been looking at practical ways people help themselves cope - the first in the series looks at controlled breathing

• 5th October 2025

Samaritans Cymru response to new ONS data on registered suicides in Wales 2024

Samaritans Cymru calls for a step change in suicide prevention, as Wales records the highest annual suicide rates in England and Wales.

• 3rd October 2025
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Samaritans response to new ONS data on suicide in England in 2024

"Behind these deeply concerning numbers are real people and many more devastated families, friends and communities that the statistics don’t show."

• 3rd October 2025
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• England