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Exclusion from school in Wales: the hidden cost
Find out more about our work on exclusion and suicide risk.
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Samaritans to encourage men to seek help & ‘talk to us’ in Drogheda
Volunteers mark 24/7 to remind people they’re there around the clock
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Samaritans to encourage men to seek help & ‘talk to us’
Volunteers mark 24/7 to remind people they’re there around the clock
- News story
- Ireland
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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
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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
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Local Action Saves Lives
In 2016, we wrote to local politicians across the UK.
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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
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Bilingual media guidelines
Our Media Guidelines for reporting suicide are also available in Welsh.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Slough
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- England
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Understanding our services
Research shows the impact of Samaritans services for people in emotional distress.
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The Listener scheme
As part of our commitment to reducing suicide, we train prisoners to provide emotional support to their peers, by becoming 'Listeners'
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Dawn Walk in Basingstoke on Saturday 10 October 2026
Come and join volunteers from the Basingstoke branch on Saturday 10 October for the Samaritans Dawn Walk, where we will welcome the sunrise together whilst walking 5km to help save lives.
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Annual Awareness Day with Dunfermline Athletic FC 2026
Samaritans of Dunfermline Awareness Day with Charity Partner Dunfermline Athletic Football Club 2026
- 16th September 2026
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Samaritans volunteers answer 1,000 calls a day as services expand with new site opening in Monaghan
SMore than 1,500 volunteers in Ireland answered almost 350,000 calls for help, providing 70,000 hours of emotional support over the course of the year.
- 20th May 2026
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- Ireland
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Five Priorities to Save Lives: A view from Scotland's Lived Experience Advisory Group
We spoke to Donna and Joel about why it is vital the next Scottish Government take forward the asks outlined in our manifesto, 'Five Priorities to Save Lives'.
- 1st May 2026
- Scotland
