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Open, Up, Listen Up

Learn more about Open Up, Listen Up - our male suicide prevention campaign for Wales.

Samaritans team up with In It Together Festival to support the crowd

Samaritans Festival Branch volunteers are returning this year to provide a non-judgemental, face to face listening, emotional support service at the In It Together Festival in Margam, Port Talbot

• 23rd May 2024
• Press release
• Wales

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. "

3 things you should know about LGBTQ+ communities and suicide

Existing research tells us that LGBTQ+ people are at a higher risk of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and self-harm compared to people who aren’t LGBTQ+.

Join us for a Dawn Walk this WSPD

Sign up for our Dawn Walk on 10 September 2023

• 2nd September 2023

Samaritans delighted to welcome Josh Cuthbert as new Samaritans Ambassador

Samaritans delighted to welcome Josh Cuthbert as new Samaritans Ambassador

• 12th May 2023
• Press release
• All

Stigma of self-harm impacts on everyday life - Samaritans Ireland research

New research from Samaritans Ireland has found the stigma towards people who self-harm can impact on their ability to rent an apartment, find a job or enter a new relationship.

• 30th March 2023
• Press release
• Ireland

Channique’s story

Coronation Street actor Channique has been a Samaritans volunteer for over four years.

Anthony’s story

Heldiney's story

After going through a break-up, Heldiney called Samaritans. The conversation with a volunteer inspired him to become a volunteer himself. Now, Heldiney is Branch Director of Waltham Forest.

Suicide Prevention is everyone's concern, Samaritans in NI warn

Samaritans set out Policy Asks for Assembly Elections

• 5th April 2022
• Press release
• Ireland

An update from Samaritans

An update exclusively for you, from Samaritans

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.

Marathon mindfulness

Eight tips to make your miles extra mindful from runner, Mental Health Champion and coach Kate of The Mind Runner

Radhana: "there's no shame in getting support"

Radhana (she/her) is a young professional living in England with her partner, who experienced suicidal thoughts during the pandemic.

Family, friends and relationships

People we interviewed spoke to us at length about the ways in which the pandemic has impacted their relationships and ability to connect with loved ones, which for many was a key source of support.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2021

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 10-16 May 2021 and will focus on the theme of ‘Nature’.

• 10th May 2021

SHINING A LIGHT ON SUICIDE spring 2021 campaign

SHINING A LIGHT ON SUICIDE launches initiative in Greater Manchester with the League Manager’s Association and GM Mayor

• 21st March 2021

Communicating with users in distress

Advice on communicating with users in distress and how to provide them with the support they need.

Real People, Real Stories launches with new research on men's mental health during lockdown

Samaritans shares new research on how lockdown measures have affected men, as they launch their Real People, Real Stories campaign, supported by the rail industry.

• 11th August 2020
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