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Kathy's Story

Retired GP Kathy explains why she volunteers for Worthing Samaritans

"Our brain is just another organ that we need to look after." Read Jean-Louis' story of coping with PTSD

Jean-Louis, 48, is a train engineer

Josh's Story

"By communicating what I’m feeling they make me feel heard and those moments have been life changing." Josh shares his story of recovery with us for Real People Real Stories.

Matt's Story

"Don’t isolate yourself. Do something you enjoy. Choose to be with people who make you feel good when you are around them."

#ShineYourLight – 24.07.2020

Arklow Municipal District signaled their support for the East Coast Samaritans Branch in Arklow by lighting up the 19 Arches Bridge ‘GREEN’

SAMARATHON – A JULY FUNDRAISER TO HELP DURING LOCKDOWN AND BEYOND

SAMARATHON - The Samaritans’ annual fundraiser asking supporters to run or walk 26.2 miles throughout July has been launched and has never been as important as it is this year.

Samarathon 2023 in Farnborough

Make sure every call for help is answered by walking or jogging 26.2 miles this July.

• 27th June 2023

Carlisle Samaritans privacy statement

At Samaritans, privacy is at the heart of what we do.

Dear Prime Minister

We are calling on the government to work in full partnership with the mental health and wider voluntary sector and their allies to shape a New Social Contract for a mentally healthier society.

Gloucester Samaritans thank GCF for vital grant award

Early in lockdown, Gloucestershire Community Foundation (GCF) generously awarded the Gloucester & District Branch with a grant of £5000 from their Gloucestershire Coronavirus Response Fund.

Branch Fundraising

Samaritans one of charities chosen by NFU Mutual Charitable Trust to benefit from donations to support people who are struggling to cope

NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has now made donations totalling £739,000 across several national organisations that reach out to the isolated and vulnerable across the UK.

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Leaving a gift to Bristol Samaritans in your will.

Where there’s a Will ... An easy-to-read guide on how to make or change your Will.

Become a Samaritans listening volunteer

Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, they spend over 900,000 hours responding to calls for help and they can change the course of someone’s life.

Take part in Samarathon 2023

This July, you can run, jog, walk, swim or row 26.2 miles, whenever and wherever you like and raise funds for our branch

• 11th June 2023

What to expect when you talk to us

We answer some questions on what happens when you get in touch.

If you're worried about your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic

Tips and resources to help you look after your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.

Emma's story

The reasons for self-harm are complex, but it is a sign of serious emotional distress. It is possible to stop self-harming. This is Emma’s story.

Rising to the pandemic challenge

A Samaritans of Glasgow volunteer offers a glimpse of how the branch is coping during the pandemic

Donate to King's Lynn Samaritans Branch

Donating to your local Samaritans Branch