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The Knitting Network chooses Samaritans as it’s charity of the month
An online knitting retailer which sells yarn and patterns worldwide has chosen Samaritans as its charity of the month for January, raising a fantastic amount of more than £2800 so far.
- 31st January 2022
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Damon's story for Real People, Real Stories
Damon, 48, is a Samaritans volunteer in Stafford. Very sadly, he has experience of being bereaved by suicide – his cousin, who worked on a farm.
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How Samaritans is encouraging men in rural communities to seek support
Real People, Real Stories aims to reach men who are struggling to cope, especially those who live in rural communities.
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Brew Monday 2022, Waterloo Station
Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark Samaritans have been supporting our local community since 1969 - working towards a world where fewer people die by suicide.
- 18th January 2022
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Samaritans launches first university volunteering hub with Anglia Ruskin University
Samaritans, the leading suicide prevention charity, is teaming up with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) students as part of a new partnership aimed at developing more online and digital support services in the wake of the global pandemic.
- 10th January 2022
- Press release
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Reaching Out in Great Yarmouth
From the town centre to all the surrounding villages, we love getting out and about in Great Yarmouth. Here's a snapshot of what we get up to:
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Longest Night 2021
Longest Night- 21/12/2021
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Coventry Samaritans celebrates 30 years of the prison Listener scheme
Listeners are serving prisoners who volunteer to support people in prison who are going through difficult times. The service is available 24 hours a day
- 30th November 2021
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Southend-on-Sea Samaritans Welcomes David Matthews, MBE
Listening volunteer David Matthews MBE is walking 12,000 miles to raise awareness of Samaritans, and is visiting every single branch on the way.
- 19th February 2026
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Little tips for helping someone open up when something’s up
You don’t have to be an expert to help someone open up when something’s up. The fact that you care is what matters.
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Emily Nicole's story
Emily Nicole speaks about how being online changed her life.
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Guidance for practitioners
We've co-developed guidance with practitioners and people with lived experience to help them have safe and supportive conversations about online use around suicide and self-harm.
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The Prince of Wales drops in for a cuppa to celebrate 50 years of Gloucester Samaritans
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has today paid tribute to the vital work of Samaritans as he unveiled a new plaque celebrating 50 years of the Gloucester Samaritans branch.
- 26th October 2021
- Press release
- England
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Scottish Government commits to self-harm strategy
Following research and engagement work undertaken by Samaritans Scotland, the Scottish Government has committed to a strategy and action plan to improve support for people who self-harm.
- 14th October 2021
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- Scotland
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Promoting safety on the railways
Having had a great day at Banbury Station in July we were delighted to be asked back on 9th September ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day.
- 9th September 2021
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Celebrating 50 years of listening 1971 - 2021
On Tuesday 24th August Gloucester & District Samaritans celebrated 50 years of listening. Despite the challenges of the pandemic the branch was determined to commemorate this significant anniversary.
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Amy’s story
Amy, a volunteer at Samaritans Glasgow branch since 2014, shares what being hopeful means to her.
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COUNTDOWN TO VAL'S SOLO BIKE RIDE FROM CARLISLE SAMARITANS TO JOHN O'GROATS ON 2ND SEPTEMBER 2021
Charity Bike Ride to Raise Awareness of Samaritans and funds for Samaritans Carlisle
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Sheila's story
Sheila was on her way to the weekly shop when she saw someone who needed help – trusting her instincts, she struck up a conversation and managed to get them to safety, potentially saving their life.