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Break The Silence

• 28th November 2022

The impact the cost of living is having on mental health

The impact the cost of living is having on mental health

• 25th November 2022
• News story
• All

Handouts

Download printable information on internet safety, suicide and self-harm to give to people you work with and parents and carers.

Speaking up for Samaritans in Parliament

Dean Russell, MP for Watford, visited our Branch in October. On 17 November, International Mens Day, he mentioned his visit in a debate in Parliament. This is what he said:

Samaritans Scotland ready to listen

Scotland Trustee Amanda Millar writes as we launch our new strategic development plan.

• 6th June 2022
• News story
• Scotland

Finding your way

We are proud of this resource for Wales, which is for anyone struggling to cope. This resource includes those who have noticed a dip in their wellbeing, those feeling lonely or isolated and those feeling suicidal.

Samaritans Awareness Day toolkit

Please share our #SamaritansAwarenessDay materials to help us raise awareness that Samaritans are here to listen when it matters most, 24/7.

Samaritans Scotland's winter 2021/22 update

Our winter 2021/22 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.

• News story
• Scotland

Ireland’s dairy sector is driving a rural mental health campaign by featuring Samaritans’ helpline signage on milk tankers travelling across the countryside.

Ireland’s dairy sector is driving a rural mental health campaign by featuring Samaritans’ helpline signage on milk tankers travelling across the countryside.

• 9th March 2022
• Press release
• Ireland

Challenge events – Facebook group guidelines and moderation policy

Our Facebook challenge group is an incredibly positive and supportive place, bringing together amazing people doing wonderful things to support Samaritans

Samaritans Ireland welcomes committee report on Online Safety and media Regulation Bill

Samaritans Ireland welcomes Joint Committee Report on the General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill (OSMR Bill)

• 2nd November 2021
• Press release
• Ireland

Samaritans Ireland launches Impact Report 2020

Samaritans Ireland launches Impact Report 2020

• 8th September 2021
• Press release
• Ireland

Fiona's story

Mental health is not a straightforward journey for everyone – it’s certainly been tricky journey for Fiona.

Razzak's story - Beder and Samaritans

The Mirjan family founded their charity in honour of their son and brother Beder, who took his own life when he was 18. Now, they’re working with Samaritans to ensure there’s always someone there.

Coronavirus, young people and self-harm

Young people have been hugely affected by the restrictions resulting from the pandemic, both socially and economically.

Two-thirds of people in Wales say Covid-19 crisis has taken a toll on wellbeing, as charities warn of long-term impact for those affected by the economic downturn

Leading charities have called on the Welsh government to take action to protect against poor mental health and suicide risk for those dealing with job uncertainty as a result of the pandemic

• 31st March 2021
• Comment
• Wales

President Michael D Higgins pays tribute to Samaritans this Christmas

President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has paid tribute to Samaritan volunteers for their profound and positive impact on many lives, often making the difference between life and death.

• Ireland

Consultations and briefings

Our library of briefings and consultations submitted to support our policy influencing work in Scotland.

Macclesfield & District Samaritans reminds public to look out for each other

Charity issues reminder to connect with others this World Mental Health Day.

• 9th October 2020

Samaritans Ireland survey finds that close to half of people who self-harm do not seek help

Around half of people who self-harm do not seek any form of help, according to a new survey from Samaritans Ireland

• 8th October 2020
• Ireland