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Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


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Your donation will help someone with suicidal thoughts get help when they need it most.

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Finding things hard this time of year? You're not alone.

If you're struggling to cope this festive season

With the extra pressure that the festive season can bring, our worries and fears may seem worse this time of year. It's important you check in on yourself and look after your wellbeing. Here are some small tips to help you cope over the festive period. And remember, Samaritans volunteers are here for you whenever you need us, every day of the year.

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Tomorrow and all the days that follow finally feel like something I’m looking forward to.

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Every hour. Every day. Every life.

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who've been there before with those struggling now.

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Volunteer with us

Being a Samaritan means being there for people who need someone to listen. Last year around 23,000 people volunteered their time with us.

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Samaritans Futureproofing Programme

We are launching a programme of change to evolve our structure and how we work to ensure that we are fit for the future.

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