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.
Our Small Talk Saves Lives campaign encourages people to start a simple conversation if they think someone isn’t OK at railway stations or other public places, as long as they feel safe to do so. This campaign empowers people to approach others and offer support through small but meaningful interactions, helping to reduce suicide in public settings.
First launched in 2017 in partnership with Network Rail, British Transport Police, and the wider rail industry, Small Talk Saves Lives is our annual campaign, running this year from 4 March to 25 March 2025.
It encourages the public to start a simple conversation if they notice someone who doesn’t seem OK at railway stations or other public places, as long as they feel safe to do so.
Suicide is preventable and suicidal thoughts are often temporary and can be interrupted. Your words are a life-saving kit. If you see someone who doesn’t look OK, a little small talk could save their life. Anyone can do it.
It’s normal to feel nervous about starting a conversation—you might worry about saying the wrong thing or wonder if it’s your place to step in. But when it comes to saving a life, saying something is always better than saying nothing at all.
A little small talk and a question like, “Hey, are you OK?” can be all it takes to interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. Together, we’re building a community of small talkers who are turning everyday conversations into moments that matter.
Samaritans of Dunfermline will be in attendance at Inverkeithing Railway Station on Friday 14th March from 10.00 to 14.00. In support of Small Talk Save Lives 2025.
