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Information for University or College Staff
A suspected suicide at a college or university can be a traumatic and distressing event, whether or not you knew the person very well.
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Glasgow
Glasgow Samaritans – Here to Listen, Always
- Scotland
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Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark Samaritans
Your local Samaritans branch answering calls, emails and supporting the local community through outreach projects in the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark.
- England
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Working with the police and health services
Our work isn't restricted to the rail network, so we work with the British Transport Police and local services to help support those at risk.
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What we do at Samaritans
Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.
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Samaritans and Shout respond to closure of Papyrus
Our immediate thoughts are with the young people, families and staff affected. For three decades, PAPYRUS has provided vital support to people at some of the most difficult moments in their lives.
- 8th September 2026
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Molly vs The Machines highlights the dangers of social media and what needs to be done to keep us safe online
The documentary tells the story of a young girl who died by suicide after being influenced by negative social media algorithms, and her dad, who is now fighting for online safety.
- 6th March 2026
- Blog
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Samaritans responds to government launching first men's health strategy
Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley has responded to the Government launching the first Men's Health Strategy.
- 19th November 2025
- Comment
- England
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Samaritans reports third consecutive year of rising calls from those facing financial hardship
Samaritans is calling on the Government to increase investment in vital suicide prevention and mental health support, as new analysis reveals the number of people accessing the charities support services over financial concerns has risen for a third year.
- 7th February 2025
- Press release
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Samaritans Scotland launches Samaritartan to raise awareness of suicide prevention
A brand-new tartan has been created by Samaritans Scotland to raise awareness of suicide prevention and the charity’s services in Scotland.
- 25th January 2025
- Scotland
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Strategic partnerships
Whether you want to create a more supportive workplace, help people in crisis or develop a suicide prevention strategy, we’re here to help.
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Codes of practice for Ireland
Learn about codes of practice relating to media coverage of suicide.
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World Mental Health Day
This World Mental Health Day, we're reminding you to check in and catch up with someone you care about.
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Helping Barclays customer service team make life-saving interventions
When Barclays noticed more calls from vulnerable customers expressing suicidal thoughts, they turned to Samaritans for help. Samaritans provided specialised training to equip staff with the skills to handle these sensitive situations.
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Inspiring ScotRail employee wins Samaritans RailStaff award for lifesaving intervention
A railway worker who got a vulnerable person to safety using WhatsApp messages has been recognised for her quick thinking.
- 4th December 2023
- Press release
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's Summer Update 2023
Our Summer 2023 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.
- Scotland
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Samaritans launches Break The Silence campaign
Samaritans launches Break The Silence campaign
- 8th November 2022
- News story
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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.
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Samaritans show power of human connection as volunteers answer almost 1,000 calls a day
*UPDATE* Samaritans volunteers in Ireland answered almost 1,000 calls a day last year as people continued to struggle with the impact of Covid and the lifting of restrictions, annual figures show.
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Safer Internet Day
Supporting Safer Internet Day
- 8th February 2022
