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Brixton Prison’s Hidden Gems

Ricky has been a Listener in Brixton Prison for 2 years; he says it changed his life.

Mental Health Awareness Week toolkit

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we're going to be talking about the stigma around suicide.​

Facing the Future Suggested Reading List

Central London Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Support work together to help support people who have been bereaved by suicide.

Staying hopeful during a difficult time

From going on a walk with a friend to being thankful for the small things, there are many things you can try to stay hopeful during difficult times.

How to start a conversation with somebody who needs help

It’s normal to feel anxious about starting a conversation and making small talk. You might worry about saying the wrong thing – but having the confidence to act could help save a life.

Fiona's story

Mental health is not a straightforward journey for everyone – it’s certainly been tricky journey for Fiona.

Psychological effects

People we spoke to described experiencing a range of psychological impacts due to the pandemic, including the impact on suicidal thoughts and feelings.

Life during the pandemic

Read about the challenges, hopes and coping strategies of people who've felt suicidal or self-harmed since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

Practical ways to help yourself cope

Information on what to do if you're feeling low or struggling to cope.

Adrienne urges others to make the call

Adrienne, 24, from North Lanarkshire, called Samaritans when she was struggling to cope. Now she is encouraging others to do the same.

• 10th September 2019
• Blog
• Scotland

Small Talk Saves Lives, says Samaritans

Samaritans is launching a campaign with British Transport Police, Network Rail and the wider rail industry to give travellers the confidence to trust their instincts and act if they notice someone who may be at risk of suicide in or around a station.

• 15th November 2017
• All

Samaritans Scotland welcomes new Suicide Prevention Action Plan shaped by lived experience

Samaritans Scotland has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s new Suicide Prevention Action Plan, following figures that showed 680 people took their own life in Scotland in 2017.

• 9th August 2018
• Scotland

Hastings and Rother Samaritan Remind the Public that Small Talk Saves Lives

Samaritans are encouraging the general public to help save lives through the use of small talk.

• 8th November 2018

Samaritans team up with In It Together Festival to support the crowd

Samaritans Festival Branch volunteers are returning this year to provide a non-judgemental, face to face listening, emotional support service at the In It Together Festival in Margam, Port Talbot

• 23rd May 2024
• Press release
• Wales

Keith’s story

"Whatever that person’s dark thoughts are, the volunteer has changed them just by sitting there listening – to me, that’s the glory of life. "

3 things you should know about LGBTQ+ communities and suicide

Existing research tells us that LGBTQ+ people are at a higher risk of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and self-harm compared to people who aren’t LGBTQ+.

Join us for a Dawn Walk this WSPD

Sign up for our Dawn Walk on 10 September 2023

• 2nd September 2023

Samaritans delighted to welcome Josh Cuthbert as new Samaritans Ambassador

Samaritans delighted to welcome Josh Cuthbert as new Samaritans Ambassador

• 12th May 2023
• Press release
• All

Stigma of self-harm impacts on everyday life - Samaritans Ireland research

New research from Samaritans Ireland has found the stigma towards people who self-harm can impact on their ability to rent an apartment, find a job or enter a new relationship.

• 30th March 2023
• Press release
• Ireland

Channique’s story

Coronation Street actor Channique has been a Samaritans volunteer for over four years.