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East Coast Samaritans on East Coast Radio for 'A very special broadcast dedicated to mental health

East Coast Samaritan volunteers spoke to Declan Meehan on East Coast Radio in Druids Glen Hotel and Golf resort in Wicklow on the 25th of January 2024

Armed Forces and Veterans

Samaritans works with the Ministry of Defence, the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, other charities and researchers to support serving personnel in the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.

Northern Ireland Consultation responses

Our library of consultations submitted to support our policy influencing work in Northern Ireland

Promoting your fundraising in the local media

To help you make the most of your incredible fundraising challenge, here are some useful tips to promote your journey in the local media.

Unveiling planters at Cheltenham Spa station

Working with GWR, we are pleased to have installed two planters with Samaritans awareness signs on them at Cheltenham Spa railway station.

• 4th July 2023

Samaritans delighted to welcome Josh Cuthbert as new Samaritans Ambassador

Samaritans delighted to welcome Josh Cuthbert as new Samaritans Ambassador

• 12th May 2023
• Press release
• All

Men in Ireland

Men account for three out of every four suicides in Ireland and have long been identified as a high-risk group.

New Samaritans figures reveal rising impact of financial worries on mental health

New Samaritans figures reveal rising impact of financial worries on mental health

• 14th March 2023
• Press release
• All

Local Samaritans deliver talk to Dragons

Dragons’ RFC superstars discovered how to get into “touch” with their mental health and wellbeing this week ahead of this Saturday’s final home game of the season.

• 28th February 2023
• Wales

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.

E-learning module

Take our module on internet safety, suicide and self-harm to learn how to have supportive conversations with the people you work with about their online activity around suicide and self-harm.

Samaritans report reveals dangers of social media

Samaritans report reveals dangers of social media

• 8th November 2022
• Press release
• All

Samaritans Scotland's summer update 2022

Our summer 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.

• Scotland

Neil Mathers to head Samaritans Scotland

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Mathers as the new Executive Director of Samaritans Scotland

• 1st September 2022
• Press release
• Scotland

Minister hails volunteers for offering safe space to chat

Continuing to widen access to help and support is vital to reduce the levels of distress, anxiety and isolation that lead to suicide and self-harm, Rachel Cackett, the Executive Director of Samaritans Scotland, believes.

• 7th May 2022
• Press release
• Scotland

Month of Hope, 2021

The month between 10 September and 10 October is known as the 'Month of Hope,' starting with World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September and ending with World Mental Health Day on 10 October

• 7th September 2021

Small Talk Saves Lives Toolkit

Get involved our in Small Talk Saves Lives campaign this year

How to start a conversation with somebody who needs help

It’s normal to feel anxious about starting a conversation and making small talk. You might worry about saying the wrong thing – but having the confidence to act could help save a life.

One year on: data on Covid-19

These pages explore how the pandemic has affected wellbeing and suicide risk, based on findings from analysis of Samaritans service data and surveys of Samaritans volunteers.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

To genuinely address the causes of suicide and self-harm, we must take more practical action to challenge discrimination and injustice, working hand in hand with people affected by both.