Contact us
116 123 free from any phone
67a Tomnahurich Street
Inverness IV3 5DT
Where we work
Inverness and the highlands
How we can help
Accessibility information
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
- There's a lift as the Samaritans are on 1st floor.
Welcome to Samaritans of Inverness
Samaritan’s Inverness branch was founded in 1973 and is located in the heart of Inverness, a short walk from the bus station and railway station. We take calls from all over the UK, but our volunteers come from across the largest geographical area of any branch in the UK, from Tain in the north and Aviemore in the south, to Lochcarron in the west and Nairn to the east. Our branch is completely self-funded, and we rely on our 35 volunteers to stay open and support those struggling to cope.
We are not currently open for face-to-face visits, but our volunteers continue to use the branch to provide telephone and email support. Last year in Inverness:
- Our volunteers took 6,220 phone calls,
- We were on the phone for 1,558 hours,
- Our new volunteers undertook over 40 hours of training,
- We reached our community through 50 hours of outreach.
What are Samaritans of Inverness up to?
Our Outreach Team visit diverse local events: highland games, agricultural shows, charity events, shopping centres and music festivals. Alongside this we visit the University of the Highlands and Islands and deliver prison support and workplace-based training on mental well-being. If you would like us to come and talk with your group or organisation please email us at [email protected]
Want to volunteer with Samaritans of Inverness?
We are always looking for new volunteers, both for listening and support roles, and would love to discuss how your skills, interests and aspirations can help contribute to our branch. Our team includes volunteers from all walks of life, and we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. To register your interest in volunteering with us, or find out more about the benefits of becoming involved, please visit the Samaritans website or email us at [email protected]
Donate to Samaritans of Inverness
It costs almost £30,000 every year to run our branch, and we rely on donations from the public and local businesses. Our Fundraising Team are always up to something and it’s easy to donate to the Samaritans of Inverness online too. Any amount will help us to answer more calls for support.
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