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Samaritans launch new online resources on Safer Internet Day
On Safer Internet Day, Samaritans publishes online resources to support those who are writing online about self-harm or suicide.
- 9th February 2021
- Press release
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Samaritans publishes new handbook on men’s wellbeing services
Samaritans has published a new handbook with practical advice on how wellbeing initiatives can appeal to men.
- 27th January 2021
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Minister launches Samaritans freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia
Ireland's Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia.
- 18th January 2021
- Press release
- News story
- Ireland
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Samaritans Cymru calls for urgent action to improve support for people who self-harm
The charity warns that people in Wales are facing barriers to receiving timely and appropriate support for their self-harm.
- 7th January 2021
- Press release
- Wales
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President Michael D Higgins pays tribute to Samaritans this Christmas
President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has paid tribute to Samaritan volunteers for their profound and positive impact on many lives, often making the difference between life and death.
- Ireland
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The importance of being there to listen at Christmas
Samaritans' caller, Damien, and volunteer, Vikki, share how a simple phone call can help change someone's story this Christmas
- 1st December 2020
- News story
- Scotland
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Samaritans responds to NCISH's 2020 suicide figures in England
Samaritans responds to the National Confidential Inquiry's figures on suspected suicides during lockdown in England
- 10th November 2020
- England
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Barclays announces a new charity partnership with Samaritans to help the charity continue to be there for people who are struggling to cope.
Samaritans is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with 201 branches across the UK and Ireland. The three-year strategic partnership will enable Samaritans to meet demand for its services and help reach those most at risk.
- 3rd November 2020
- Press release
- England