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Power of volunteers underlined by dedication in Dumfries
One of Samaritans’ longest-serving listening volunteers has been honoured as the charity recognises the contribution of its people during this year’s Volunteers Week.
- 20th June 2022
- News story
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's spring update 2022
Our spring 2022 update showcases what the Samaritans Scotland team and our volunteers have been up to over the last three months to help ensure fewer people die by suicide in Scotland.
- 20th June 2022
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland ready to listen
Scotland Trustee Amanda Millar writes as we launch our new strategic development plan.
- 6th June 2022
- News story
- Scotland
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Minister hails volunteers for offering safe space to chat
Continuing to widen access to help and support is vital to reduce the levels of distress, anxiety and isolation that lead to suicide and self-harm, Rachel Cackett, the Executive Director of Samaritans Scotland, believes.
- 7th May 2022
- Press release
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's winter 2021/22 update
Our winter 2021/22 update showcases what the Samaritans Scotland team and our volunteers have been up to over the last three months to help ensure fewer people die by suicide in Scotland.
- News story
- Scotland
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Paul's story
Paul, from Edinburgh, shares with us the phone call that changed his story and ensured he was here to celebrate Christmas with loved ones.
- 10th December 2021
- Blog
- News story
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland are here to listen this Christmas
As data reveals family concerns are on the rise, we're calling on the public to be a Samaritans Christmas star and make sure there’s someone there to listen this Christmas.
- 2nd December 2021
- Press release
- Scotland
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Samaritans Scotland's autumn 2021 update
Our autumn 2021 update showcases what the Samaritans Scotland team and our volunteers have been up to over the last three months to help ensure fewer people die by suicide in Scotland.
- News story
- Scotland