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The Power of Words exhibition

Samaritans’ Power of Words art exhibition is a series of portraits of our Small Talk Saves Lives campaign storytellers Don, Gary and Claire who all used the power of words to save a life.

How to start a conversation about self-harm, with Dr Amir Khan

We know lots of people find it difficult to know the right thing to say if someone they care about is self-harming. Dr Amir Khan shares some tips to help you have that conversation.

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Claire’s story

Claire became a Samaritans volunteer after calling Samaritans for support. Now if someone doesn’t look OK, Claire always starts a conversation, like they did for a grieving man in a park and many others.

Samaritans Scotland host drop-in event for MSPs to highlight the impact of financial insecurity on suicide

Samaritans Scotland hosted an event on 22nd January at the Scottish Parliament to highlight their report, ‘‘Paid Yesterday, Broke Today"

• 19th February 2025
• Scotland

Sam's Rugby Ruck: A Journey of Support and Awareness with RFC

What is Sam's Rugby Ruck? Sam's Rugby Ruck is an initiative by the Samaritans aimed at raising awareness about mental health and emotional well-being within the rugby community.

Support Samaritans Through Angie’s Reflexology Treatments

We’re excited to introduce Angie, our volunteer, a retired Head Teacher and skilled reflexologist, who has found a creative way to make a difference.

Empowering Kensington Mortgages to support vulnerable customers

Kensington Mortgages works with a wide range of customers, including people who may not be eligible for traditional high-street lending. Samaritans’ training gave their teams the skills to handle these sensitive conversations with care and confidence.

WE DID IT!

When we launched Project 55 just over a year ago, it felt as if we were looking at a long-term goal. Our Branch Leadership Team thought it would take a timeframe of three years or so.

• 30th December 2024

Brew Monday - Saturday January 18th 2025

BREW MONDAY 20TH JANUARY 2025

The next Outreach event will take place at Northallerton Train Station on Monday 20th July

Information Sessions 2025

Ever wondered what it's like to be a Samaritan? Why not come along to one of our upcoming Information Sessions to find out more about volunteering at the Bury branch.

• 4th December 2024

Samaritans does not take a view on assisted dying

• 27th November 2024
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Celebrating David's 22 Years as a Brierley Hill Samaritan Volunteer

At 14:00 on Thursday, 22 August 2024, David put down the 'phone having completed his last shift as a Brierley Hill Samaritans volunteer after being with us for 22 years.

• 24th November 2024

United with the frontline

United with the frontline is an advocacy campaign calling on governments to properly resource and train frontline workers in suicide prevention to help save lives.

Reverend and the Makers release new Christmas single in support of Samaritans

The band's latest single is aiming to raise awareness of the support Samaritans volunteers provide, especially for anyone feeling lonely at Christmas

• 15th November 2024
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Thankmas 2024

It’s official! Samaritans is the first charity working across the UK and Ireland to be chosen for Jacksepticeye’s annual fundraising event, Thankmas.

Andrew’s story: Overcoming adversity to help others

"I think the most rewarding aspect is hearing a change in the tone of a person’s voice from the start of a call to the end."

Welcome to Scunthorpe Samaritans

About our branch

East Coast Samaritans Attend Mental Health Awareness Event in Bunclody with Tirlán on World Mental Health Day

East Coast Samaritans were honored to participate in a mental health awareness event hosted by Tirlán in Bunclody on World Mental Health Day.

Guidance for depictions of suicide and self-harm in literature

Suicide is a major public health concern and therefore a topic of public interest. It often features in mainstream media and in literature, both fiction and non-fiction.