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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

Gareth’s story

"It’s not too much to say that the person I spoke to saved my life that night."

Gavin's Story

As a business owner and single parent, Gavin has faced many challenges, including going alcohol-free and coping with personal loss. This journey led him to join Samaritans, where he now finds purpose in making a difference through the power of listening.

Open, Up, Listen Up

Learn more about Open Up, Listen Up - our male suicide prevention campaign for Wales.

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.

Anthony’s story

Meet Heldiney: “After calling Samaritans, I wanted to carry that good forward. So I became a volunteer.”

After going through a break-up, Heldiney called Samaritans. The conversation with a volunteer inspired him to become a volunteer himself. Now, Heldiney is Branch Director of Waltham Forest.

Handling Suicidal Conversations

This course will help employees apply the skills they learned on our Conversations with Vulnerable People course.

Suicide Prevention is everyone's concern, Samaritans in NI warn

Samaritans set out Policy Asks for Assembly Elections

• 5th April 2022
• Press release
• Ireland

An update from Samaritans

An update exclusively for you, from Samaritans

Sheila's story

Sheila was on her way to the weekly shop when she saw someone who needed help – trusting her instincts, she struck up a conversation and managed to get them to safety, potentially saving their life.

Marathon mindfulness

Eight tips to make your miles extra mindful from runner, Mental Health Champion and coach Kate of The Mind Runner