We are often invited to chat with local newspapers and radio stations about our work. It’s important to spread our message that we are here for anyone who needs someone to talk to, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
We also like to talk about our extensive outreach programmes which are not as well-known as our helpline service.
Radio shows:
- Volunteer Tom chats to the hosts of the Soho Society Hour on Soho Radio for Mental Health Awareness Week. Scroll down to 5 May and listen in at around 45:20 here.
- Listen to Claire, Outreach Lead at Central London Samaritans, speaking with Eddie Nestor MBE on BBC Radio London here.
- Listen to Alastair, one of our volunteers, chatting with Joel from The Soho Society on Soho Radio here.
- Listen to Jeff, one of our volunteers, chatting with Luke from Speak Up Radio which is part of The Advocacy Project here.
- Michelle Fakorede in conversation with Claire, Outreach Lead at Central London Samaritans. Listen to the interview here.
Local newspapers and magazine:
- External Relations Lead, Amber, wrote an article for the print and online Autumn issue of My Soho Times on how to look out for others, active listening and self-care. Read article on page 66 here.
- Listening volunteers Heather and Hannah from our branch share their advice around speaking to someone about your concerns for them, starting a conversation about suicidal thoughts and signposting help. Watch interview here.
- Caroline, a Listening Volunteer at our branch explains to My Soho Times how asking directly about suicidal thoughts can help save lives. Read article here.
- Our Christmas Appeal 2021 in the local news here.
Television interviews:
Our amazing Heather being interviewed by ITV London News about our helpline service.
For all media enquiries please get in touch with Amber at [email protected]