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Keith’s story
"Whatever that person’s dark thoughts are, the volunteer has changed them just by sitting there listening – to me, that’s the glory of life. "
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Samaritans Rural Support - 2024 Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show
York Samaritans attended the Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show on Wednesday 7th February 2024 at the York Auction Centre.
- 8th February 2024
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Current tenders for research and evaluation projects
Samaritans is a unique charity that provides support to people who are struggling to cope.
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Lived experience opportunities
We are developing a range of opportunities for people with lived experience to be involved in the work that we do.
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Become a Samaritan!
LOCAL CHARITY URGES PEOPLE TO MAKE THEIR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION 'BECOME A SAMARITAN'
- 27th December 2023
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Donation from McDermott Building and Civil Engineering Ltd
McDermott Building and Civil Engineering Limited have donated an incredible £8,500 to Brierley Hill Samaritans over the last 18 months.
- 16th December 2023
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East Coast Samaritans receive 500 euro grant from TK Maxx & Homesense Foundation
East Coast Samaritans have been nominated by a TK Maxx and Homesense employee and the Trustees of The TK Maxx and Homesense Foundation have agreed to make a one-off donation.
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Volunteers at Dunfermline Samaritans attend a Parliamentary Reception to mark the charity’s 70th anniversary.
Samaritans of Dunfermline at the Scottish Parliament
- 1st December 2023
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Online Safety Guidelines in Ireland
The internet can be an invaluable resource for individuals experiencing self-harm and suicidal feelings, however, it can also provide access to content that can be distressing and triggering.
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Samaritans response to EFRA committee report on rural mental health
Samaritans response to EFRA committee report on rural mental health
- 3rd November 2023
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Join us!
We’d like you to join us in volunteering with Portsmouth Samaritans.
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Francesca's story
"Samaritans don't try to tell you what to do. They speak to you in the here and now and just remind you, really, that life can just be normal again."
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Sarah's story
"I would encourage anyone who’s struggling not to feel ashamed because it’s OK not to be OK. There is support out there if you feel able to reach out for it."
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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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Ross's story
"If you’re struggling, like I was, Samaritans is there at all times of the day ready to listen."
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- Scotland
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Bury Passes Baton of Hope
On Thursday 29th June, the UK's biggest ever suicide prevention initiative, Baton of Hope, came to Manchester.
- 29th June 2023
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Samaritans Running Telephone announced as Team Captain at the 2024 TCS London Marathon (image credit Anthony Upton)
Samaritans Running Telephone announced as Team Captain at the 2024 TCS London Marathon (image credit Anthony Upton)
- 6th July 2023
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Worthing Samaritans at Littlehampton Train Station for ‘it’s good to talk’ session
Train travellers at Littlehampton will see Worthing Samaritans out in force today, telling them ‘it’s good to talk’.
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Samaritans Scotland's Spring Update 2023
Our spring 2023 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.
- 30th June 2023
- Scotland
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Trusts and Foundations
Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. The trusts and foundations we work with – at local and national level – are key and valued partners in our work to reduce the risk of suicide.