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Samaritans Digital Transformation Story

We live in a digital age. It’s vital that Samaritans keeps pace with how society is changing. It’s never been more important that anyone struggling to cope can seek support in ways that feel most comfortable to them.

Recruiting

We’re looking for volunteers!

Norwich Samaritans are here for those who #breakthesilence this winter

• 14th December 2022

Ian's story

Ian experienced bad anxiety and rang Samaritans -a call he describes as a lifesaver in a very dark time.

Break the silence this winter

Samaritans’ new winter campaign #BreaktheSilence is encouraging people to open up about their struggles with mental health and suicidal feelings.

Bognor Regis, Chichester & District Samaritans support the campaign to be there for those who #BreaktheSilence this winter

Sophie's Story

Sophie has been a volunteer at Worthing Samaritans since July 2020. Here's her story:

Information Session - 13 November

Ever wondered what it is like to be a Samaritan or considering volunteering for Samaritans? Why not come along to our next Information Session on Sunday 13 November.

• 6th November 2022

Responding to online activity around suicide and self-harm

We help you with what to do when you come across online activity around suicide and self harm that worries you.

How Samaritans’ training for the rail industry is saving lives

Network Rail invested in Samaritans’ training courses, focused on preventing suicide and supporting those who have been affected by it. The training is changing, and saving, lives.

How to help people reflect on their online activity

Learn how to talk to people about their online activity, including why they explore suicide and self-harm online and the impact it has on them.

Postvention in Prisons

Cheltenham and District Samaritans branch prison support officer Debbie describes the role of postvention within prisons and how this has been put in place in Long Lartin.

• 30th October 2022

Ethnicity, cultural identity and suicide

Racism and discrimination can impact people's risk of dying by suicide. Read our recommendations and policy position.

Samaritans volunteers festival ready for Electric Picnic

Samaritans volunteers will be at Electric Picnic this weekend to offer emotional support to anyone in need.

• 30th August 2022
• Press release
• Ireland

Great Yarmouth Samaritans Support Student Mental Health

Samaritans collaborate with The Positive Planner to help support students

• 25th August 2022

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 - Saturday 10th September

The 10th September each year is World Suicide Prevention Day. We're organising a bucket collection to help the branch raise funds to allow us to continue to address this serious issue.

• 20th August 2022

SAMARITANS SUPPORTS STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH NEW COLLABORATION WITH THE POSITIVE PLANNER

Samaritans has co-created a brand new journal with The Positive Planner, aimed at supporting further education students with their wellbeing.

• 22nd August 2022
• All

York Samaritans Ramble – 15 September 2022

Ten Samaritans from the York Branch, together with volunteers, will be walking a 19-mile round trip from York to Beningbrough Hall on 15th September 2022 to raise awareness of the benefits to our mental health of physical activity.

• 11th August 2022

We are what we overcome

Matt McGuinness's We Are What We Overcome is back at the Edinburgh Fringe between 5-27 August 2022

• 29th July 2022

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