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Small talk is no small thing

Small talk is no small thing

• 22nd February 2024
• Press release
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York Samaritans - Small Talk is no Small Thing

York Samaritans are reminding the local community that small talk can save lives and we are better at small talk than we think, as part of the charity’s latest Small Talk Saves Lives campaign.

• 22nd February 2024

Sophie’s story

When Sophie was struggling to cope, she turned to Samaritans. Today, she’s a Samaritans volunteer herself. She explains why she believes listening is one of the most underrated skills.

Celebrating success at Coventry Samaritans

A presentation event took place near the end of 2023 for the many trainees that had qualified as full Samaritans.

• 15th February 2024

Megan’s story

"However, part of it is going with your gut feeling and determining who will be able to get to that person and get them to a place of safety the fastest."

Developing our new strategic plan for lived experience, led by lived experience

Taking the next step in embedding voices of experience within Samaritans.

• 30th January 2024
• Blog
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Recent Branch activities - in pictures

Firstly, a big thank you to our supporters and to our volunteers who are “ordinary people” doing “extraordinary things”. We couldn't do our work without you!

Samaritans responds to Labour's proposed plans to address suicide and self-harm

• 15th January 2024
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Lived experience opportunities

We are developing a range of opportunities for people with lived experience to be involved in the work that we do.

Great Yarmouth Samaritans at Caister Tesco

Volunteers from Great Yarmouth Samaritans were out spreading our message at Tesco in Caister

• 14th December 2023

Information Sessions 2024

Ever wondered what it's like to be a Samaritan? Why not come along to one of our Information Sessions to find out more about volunteering opportunities.

• 29th November 2023

LGBTQ+ communities and suicide

We worked with 11 Lived Experience Advisors to identify what needs to change to prevent suicides for LGBTQ+ people.

Become a Samaritans listening volunteer - Standard Life

Listening volunteers can change the course of someone’s life. That’s where you come in.

School talk in the Dominican College

East Coast Samaritans were delighted to attend the Dominican College again for a school talk with 3rd year students.

The Positive Student Planner

Support a student in your life with The Positive Student Planner

Aaron Bermingham cycled from Barcelona to Rome to raise money for charity

Unique power of a brand partnership with Samaritans

Show your customers you care about their wellbeing.

Northern Ireland Consultation responses

Our library of consultations submitted to support our policy influencing work in Northern Ireland

Workplace Training

Prioritising Mental Health Awareness in the workplace: A crucial investment

Josh Cuthbert - Ambassador

Having personal experience of mental health challenges and using Samaritans services, Josh is a keen advocate of encouraging people to open up and seek help if they're struggling.