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Samaritans Ireland responds to one call for help every minute in last year

Phone providers extend support for free helpline as one million calls received since inception

• 15th December 2015
• Ireland

Media briefing on the death of Robin Williams

Following the death of Robin Williams and ahead of the inquest, Samaritans is strongly advising the media to follow its guidelines for the reporting of suicide and the specific guidance on this case:

• 12th August 2014
• All

Local Action Saves Lives

In 2016, we wrote to local politicians across the UK.

Samaritans welcomes PM statements on World Mental Health Day

Samaritans CEO Ruth Sutherland, responds to Government’s funding announcement to support the helpline and welcomes the appointment of a Minister for Suicide Prevention.

• 10th October 2018
• All

Bilingual media guidelines

Our Media Guidelines for reporting suicide are also available in Welsh.

Memorials information

Following any death, there is a natural wish to pay tribute to the person who has died. Following a death by suspected suicide, there is a need for careful planning and management of any memorial in the university or elsewhere.

Memorials

It’s natural to want to pay tribute to those who have died. Here's some guidance on managing a memorial following a suspected suicide.

Identifying and supporting vulnerable students

Suicide is a complex issue, usually with no single cause and it’s therefore not possible to generalise. However, there is some evidence to suggest that people who have previously experienced bereavement by suicide may be more vulnerable.

Walton

At North West Surrey Samaritans Samaritans we provide a safe place, where people can be themselves and talk about whatever is bothering them.

• England

Preston

Since 1970, Preston Samaritans have been helping those struggling to cope, by answering calls from those that need to talk, as well as through work in the local community.

• England

Slough

Our Mission:

• England

Understanding our services

Research shows the impact of Samaritans services for people in emotional distress.

Philanthropy

By supporting Samaritans with a major gift, you could help make tomorrow feel possible for thousands of people in crisis.

The Listener scheme

As part of our commitment to reducing suicide, we train prisoners to provide emotional support to their peers, by becoming 'Listeners'

Small Talk Saves Lives

• 8th March 2026

The Push Up Challenge

Sign up for free and take on 2,000 push-ups from 5th to 27th February 2026, for the 2,000 lives lost to suicide each day, worldwide.

Samaritans Winter Campaign toolkit

Our new national winter campaign highlights the critical role our supporters have in helping us be there for even more people, so no one faces dark moments alone.

Our Supporter Promise

Your kindness helps us be there for anyone in crisis anyone struggling to cope - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. That’s why we’re committed to treating you with fairness, care, and respect.

Bespoke course development

Our custom–designed courses incorporate topics from our training programme and are tailored to address your organisation’s unique challenges and learning needs.

Samaritans Awareness Day - 24/7

Find out how you can support us this July. Donate, fundraise, or raise awareness and help us be there, 24/7, when it matters most.