Dunfermline

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently unable to see visitors in person, but we will continue to support callers by phone.

Our volunteers

Each year our volunteers on average :

• Donate 4,600 hours to supporting people who contact us
• See over 40 people who visit our branch for emotional support
• Support our local community through partnerships with local organisations
• Raise awareness of our services through school and college outreach
• Supports the Listeners Scheme in HMP Glenochil

Our Impact

When someone contacts us, our volunteers are there to actively listen and support them whilst they explore their feelings. Being able to give a person a human connection and their own space hopefully helps them feel supported and less alone with their feelings.

In a recent study, callers to Samaritans reported a significant reduction in distress after calling us, and 7 out of 10 callers still felt better one week after calling Samaritans, and 53% of callers felt less lonely or isolated with their feelings. (Markham, T., Forshaw, A. And Sutcliffe, R. (2020) Samaritans Caller Outcomes Study. Birmingham: MEL Research LTD).

Support our branch

We rely entirely on donations from the public, business and other organisations. It costs around £23,000 a year to run our branch in Townhill Road, Dunfermline. Any gift you feel able to give us will help us continue to reach those who are struggling to cope. Support Samaritans of Dunfermline

Volunteer with us

To find out more information on the volunteer role available within our branch, please visit our volunteering pages. Here you will find lots of information about what it is like to be a Samaritans Volunteer and how to apply to our branch.

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Our privacy statement

At Samaritans, privacy is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information that we hold. Read our privacy statement here.

Samaritans of Dunfermline and the LGBT Community

Samaritans of Dunfermline and the LGBT Community