Samaritans in Scotland
In Scotland we opened our first branch in Edinburgh in 1959. Since then we have grown to 19 branches supported by over 1,000 volunteers across the country, stretching from Shetland to the Borders.
We work across Scotland in partnership with a range of organisations to help us deliver our vision that fewer people die by suicide. This includes operating a listener scheme in prisons, our partnership with Network Rail and being there to help children and young people prepare for life's challenges by running workshops and providing materials for schools. We also support secondary schools in the aftermath of a suicide, through our Step by Step service.
Suicide in Scotland
Find out more about suicide statistics and the Scottish Government's suicide prevention strategy.
A new Mental Health Strategy for Scotland
A member of the Scottish Mental Health Partnership, Samaritans in Scotland responds the Scottish Government's new 10-year Mental Health Strategy
Contacting a branch in Scotland
Find your local Samaritans branch in Scotland
Contact Samaritans Scotland
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For emotional support, call 116 123, Email Samaritans or contact your local branch
Volunteer with Samaritans in Scotland
If you are interested in becoming a Samaritans volunteer, please visit our volunteering pages.
Scotland office
We have a small team in Scotland to co-ordinate our work and engage with national partners, decision makers and the media. To get in touch please contact:
Samaritans Scotland
24 Canning Street
Edinburgh EH3 8EG
scotland@samaritans.org
0131 556 7058 - Please note that we cannot provide emotional support from this office. Please call 116 123 to speak to Samaritans.