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Sally’s story

Following medical discharge, having found herself on the brink of suicide, Sally has gone on to complete numerous marathons and endurance challenges, as well as become an avid mental health campaigner.

Gypsy people and suicide

Together with our partners in the Suicide Prevention Consortium we have been exploring suicide and stigma with Gypsy people.

WHY VOLUNTEER AT BATH & DISTRICT SAMARITANS?

At Bath & District Samaritans we’re always keen to welcome new faces from all backgrounds, ages, and abilities to our enthusiastic and friendly growing volunteer community

Here’s why suicide prevention is a worthwhile investment

• 7th March 2024
• Blog
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Small Talk is No Small Thing Says Norwich Samaritans

Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign launches as 1 in 2 of us admit to swerving someone we don’t know to avoid small talk.

• 4th March 2024

Small Talk Saves Lives

Our "Small Talk Saves Lives" 2024 campaign launches as 1 in 2 of us admit to swerving someone we don’t know to avoid small talk.

• 22nd February 2024

Brew Monday: a late arrival at Rugby Station!

Our volunteers recently visited Rugby Station where they raised awareness of the work of Samaritans and the importance of talking and listening when people are finding things particularly difficult.

• 28th February 2024

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.