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Stop and think for a moment

At your interview, you will be asked to reflect on the following five stop and think statements, designed to help you consider if the listening role is right for you.

Samaritans Cymru Impact Report 2019/20

This World Suicide Prevention Day, we are pleased to launch our Samaritans Cymru Impact Report, which celebrates our work in Wales during 2019-20.

• 10th September 2020
• News story
• Wales

Guidelines for sites and platforms hosting user-generated content

Our industry guidelines provide sites and platforms hosting user-generated content with best practice principles for managing self-harm and suicide content.

Guidance for covering self-harm in the media

Self-harm is a sign of serious emotional distress and is a strong risk factor for suicide.

Guidance for reporting on inquests for England, Wales and Ireland

Information and conclusions shared during an inquest can offer an opportunity to aid understanding of some of the issues surrounding suicide.

Who we are

Samaritans Scotland is made up of nearly 1,000 volunteers spread across 19 branches stretching from the Scottish Borders to the Highlands and Islands.

Looking after yourself and your community on stream

Guidelines for people who want to fundraise for Samaritans by livestreaming.

Stop and think for a moment.

Samaritans announces new construction sector fundraising partnership with Cala Homes

Cala Homes has announced a fundraising partnership with Samaritans. Samaritans will provide listening and emotional resilience training for its 1,200 construction sector staff.

• 2nd March 2020
• Press release
• All

Samaritans Ireland Manifesto 2020 - 4 Asks 4 a Safer Ireland

Samaritans Ireland has launched its 2020 Manifesto and is calling for support on its 4 Asks 4 A Safer Ireland

• 4th February 2020
• News story
• Ireland

Our Activities - North London Samaritans

As well as taking calls and answering emails, North London Samaritans also take part in other activities in the area.

A Christmas Message

Over the holiday period, Samaritans of Newry & Dundalk understand that not everyone can always be full of festive cheer. If you are having a difficult time, we are here to listen.

Samaritans Scotland appoint Rachel Cackett as Executive Director

We are delighted to announce Rachel Cackett has been appointed as Executive Director for Samaritans Scotland.

• 21st November 2019
• News story
• Scotland

International Men's Day from the Ground Up!

Coffee, Cake and Celebrating the Contribution Men Make!

• 9th November 2019

Coventry Samaritans learn about prison life

Prisoners going through difficult times are allowed to make free calls to our 24 hour helpline. Last year men in Warwickshire prisons rang Samaritans over 13,000 times

• 21st August 2019

Work Place Training and The Pilgrim Hospital

Today, two of our branch trainers, Lorraine and Mark delivered our full 3 and half hour workplace training session at Pilgrim Hospital in their training centre.

Tommy Tiernan officially opens Samaritans of Newry & Dundalk's renovated branch!

The Samaritans of Newry & Dundalk are delighted to welcome actor and comedian Tommy Tiernan to officially open our renovated branch at St. Colman’s Park, Newry.

• 17th May 2019

Self-harm – Samaritans offer Support

If you or someone you know self-harms there is always a listening ear available from the Samaritans

More Real Stories from Real People

We're here for anyone who needs someone. Here are some stories from people who reached out when they were having a tough time.

Steve's story for Real People, Real Stories

Steve struggled after a suicide in the family. Watch him tell his story as part of our Real People, Real Lives campaign.