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Ireland 2020 election manifesto

Ahead of the General Election in 2020, Samaritans Ireland published our manifesto calling on the incoming government to focus on four key areas surrounding mental health

Samaritans Scotland's West Highland & Skye Project

Our dedicated West Highlands and Skye project aims to raise awareness of Samaritans services by engaging with local communities, employers and organisations to ensure that everyone is aware that help and support is available.

Samaritans Branch Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Open House

Ealing, Hammersmith & Hounslow Samaritans have celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house for the neighbours of its South Ealing headquarters.

• 29th September 2022

50th Anniversary Year Closes With Park Bench Dedication

A commemorative bench was today formally dedicated in Ealing’s Lammas Park to celebrate half a century of work by volunteers at the Ealing, Hammersmith & Hounslow branch of Samaritans.

• 6th February 2023

Kim and Carol's story

Samaritans Cymru welcomes Welsh Government’s £2.3 million for Student Mental Health

• 20th January 2023
• Press release
• Wales

Break the Silence Winter 2022/2023

Last year, Samaritans volunteers responded to 244,254 calls in the UK and Ireland over the festive period. Volunteers from Northallerton and The Dales will be there round-the-clock this year

York Samaritans Support Break The Silence 2022

Samaritans’ new winter campaign #BreaktheSilence is encouraging people to open up about their struggles with mental health and suicidal feelings. Every 90 minutes in the UK, someone dies by suicide, but talking saves lives.

• 14th December 2022

Cheltenham and District Samaritans supports campaign to be there for those who #BreaktheSilence this winter

Winter can be a tough time for many, but support is at hand as Cheltenham and District Samaritans’ new #BreaktheSilence campaign aims to remind everyone that they don't need to struggle alone.

• 18th December 2022

Faye's story

Faye struggled with self-harm from the age of 13. With support from Samaritans, Faye found a new perspective.

Break the silence this winter

Samaritans’ new winter campaign #BreaktheSilence is encouraging people to open up about their struggles with mental health and suicidal feelings.

Break the Silence this Christmas

Winter can be a challenging time for many, especially this year as households brace themselves for higher bills, but support is at hand with our #Breakthesilence campaign

• 18th November 2022

Break the silence

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy — a tragedy that leaves a lasting impact on families, friends, and communities. But we know talking can save lives.

Samaritans appoints new Executive Directors to help deliver charity's new strategy

Samaritans is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Executive Directors, who will focus on building capacity and delivering the new five-year strategy at a crucial time for the charity.

• 26th October 2022
• Press release
• All

Samaritans Listening Garden coming to Chelsea Flower Show

Samaritans Listening Garden coming to Chelsea Flower Show

• 20th October 2022
• Press release
• All

We are what we overcome

Matt McGuinness's We Are What We Overcome is back at the Edinburgh Fringe between 5-27 August 2022

• 29th July 2022

Surrey Samaritans volunteer designs bench for new Godalming greenspace

Cala Homes and its national charity partner Samaritans have unveiled a ‘story bench’ designed by local artist and Samaritans volunteer.

• 21st July 2022
• Press release
• England

Simon's story

When Simon was living under a cloud so dark he didn’t think he would ever escape, he picked up the phone to Samaritans.

Power of volunteers underlined by dedication in Dumfries

One of Samaritans’ longest-serving listening volunteers has been honoured as the charity recognises the contribution of its people during this year’s Volunteers Week.

• 20th June 2022
• News story
• Scotland

Samaritans Ealing Branch is 50 Years Old

The Ealing branch of Samaritans is 50 years old this week.

• 24th January 2022