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Doug's Story - Through darkness and daylight, Samaritans volunteers are here to listen 24/7
It’s the 24th July, also known as 24/7, or Samaritans Awareness Day. Samaritans listening volunteers are here to pick up calls from people in emotional crisis around the clock.
- 24th July 2025
- Scotland
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Hannah’s story
"One night, I was really struggling and that’s when I called Samaritans."
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Cylist to ascend equivalent of Mount Everest in cycle around Scotland for Samaritans
Neil Beattie is a Shetland-based cyclist taking on an Everest sized cycle and meeting Samaritans volunteers across Scotland’s towns and cities to raise vital funds.
- 22nd July 2025
- Blog
- Scotland
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Samaritans comments on Government's 10 year health plan for England
Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley has responded to the Government's 10 year health plan for England
- 3rd July 2025
- Comment
- England
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Talk to us on the phone
Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.
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Josh Patterson - Supporter
Ultra-athlete, mental health campaigner and former Made in Chelsea star Josh Patterson has personal experience of suicidal thoughts and anxiety, motivating him to fundraise through several epic running challenges.
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Create a safety plan for when you're feeling suicidal
A safety plan is a tool for helping you navigate suicidal feelings and urges.
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SMALL TALK SAVES LIVES 2025
Small Talk Saves Lives is delivered in partnership with Network Rail, British Transport Police and the wider rail industry. The latest phase will launch Tuesday 4 March 2025 and ends Sunday 25 March.
- 4th March 2025
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Kate's story: "I'm so happy I reached out for help. I felt like I wasn’t alone anymore."
Kate from Meath says calling Samaritans gave her hope during a difficult time with her mental health.
- 29th November 2024
- Blog
- Ireland
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Gareth’s story
"It’s not too much to say that the person I spoke to saved my life that night."
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Grant awarded
Samaritans Redbridge Branch Wins £500 CMS Social Impact Fund Grant
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"Paid Yesterday, Broke Today"
The Impact of Employment and Financial Instability on Suicidal Thinking and Behaviour in Scotland
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Samaritans Cymru call for urgent improvement across health services as research shows people on parenthood journey in Wales are left struggling to cope
Samaritans Cymru have today launched a new project which aims to reduce suicide and poor mental health for people on the parenthood journey in Wales.
- 17th October 2024
- Press release
- Wales
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Isaac’s story
After a positive experience calling Samaritans during their lowest moments, Isaac joined the charity's lived advisory panel to help shape its LGBTQ+ policy.
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Guidance for covering self-harm in the media
Self-harm is a sign of serious emotional distress and is a strong risk factor for suicide.
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World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September)
This World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), we want to show everyone that talking about difficult feelings, including suicidal thoughts, doesn’t have to be scary.
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Scottish volunteers share their experiences on Samaritans Awareness Day 2024
Samaritans Awareness Day, on Wed 24 July, highlights the life-changing power of talking.
- 24th July 2024
- Scotland
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Rylan and Dame Kelly Holmes Announced as Team Samaritans Cheerleaders for the 2024 TCS London Marathon
Rylan and Dame Kelly Holmes have been announced as Team Samaritans Cheerleaders for the 2024 TCS London Marathon charity of the year
- 12th April 2024
- Press release
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'You Have The Skills To Save A Life'
Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign launches to empower the public to trust their instincts and start a conversation which could be lifesaving.
- 11th February 2024
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Samaritans Ireland pays tribute to friend and supporter Charlie Bird
Samaritans volunteers across Ireland are heartbroken by the news that its supporter and friend Charlie Bird has passed away.
- Ireland