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Scottish volunteers share their experiences on Samaritans Awareness Day 2024

Samaritans Awareness Day, on Wed 24 July, highlights the life-changing power of talking.

• 24th July 2024
• Scotland

Rylan and Dame Kelly Holmes Announced as Team Samaritans Cheerleaders for the 2024 TCS London Marathon

Rylan and Dame Kelly Holmes have been announced as Team Samaritans Cheerleaders for the 2024 TCS London Marathon charity of the year

• 12th April 2024
• Press release
• All

'You Have The Skills To Save A Life'

Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign launches to empower the public to trust their instincts and start a conversation which could be lifesaving.

• 11th February 2024

Samaritans Ireland pays tribute to friend and supporter Charlie Bird

Samaritans volunteers across Ireland are heartbroken by the news that its supporter and friend Charlie Bird has passed away.

• Ireland

Believe in Tomorrow toolkit

Whether you’re fundraising for the TCS London Marathon 2024, cheering on a loved one or simply want to help more people talk openly about mental health and suicide, this toolkit helps encourage everybody to believe in tomorrow.

Rebekah’s story

A call to Samaritans helped save Rebekah’s life. She’s sharing her story and message of hope to let people who are struggling know that support is only a message or phone call away.

Stephanie’s story

"My advice to anyone that doesn’t know what to say or how to start a conversation with someone you think might be in distress would be not to overthink it. You can’t make a situation worse by showing you care."

Inspiring ScotRail employee wins Samaritans RailStaff award for lifesaving intervention

A railway worker who got a vulnerable person to safety using WhatsApp messages has been recognised for her quick thinking.

• 4th December 2023
• Press release
• Scotland

Tinahely Show 2023

Key priorities for preventing suicide in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland policy asks

Darren Hawkes creates beauty from salvage for Samaritans Listening Garden at RHS Chelsea 2023

Darren Hawkes creates beauty from salvage for Samaritans Listening Garden at RHS Chelsea 2023

• 3rd May 2023
• Press release
• England

Small Talk Saves Lives 2023

Pay for your warm drink using conversation instead of cash today at Manchester Piccadilly station and learn how Small Talk Saves Lives

• 21st February 2023

Meet two of the runners taking part in the London Marathon 2023 for Oxford Samaritans

Oxford residents Séan Masterson and Clarice Pertel are running their first ever marathon at the London Marathon to raise money for Oxford Samaritans.

• 10th February 2023

Meet Elsa: "No one should ever feel so negatively about themselves that they believe they deserve to hurt themselves."

Elsa shares her experience with self-harm and how she creates a positive online environment for support.

Meet Faye: " Talking about things can help find the answers you're looking for."

Faye struggled with self-harm from the age of 13. With support from Samaritans, Faye found a new perspective.

Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird to extend his 'hand of friendship' to Samaritans and raise awareness of its life-saving work

Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird has revealed he plans to extend his 'hand of friendship' to Samaritans for its life-saving work.

• 19th October 2022
• Press release
• Ireland

What do we know about the risks and benefits of online activity?

Helpful background for practitioners. Understand what research says about what online activity is more harmful or helpful overall.

Should I ask people about their online activity around suicide and self-harm?

Find out how to start conversations about people's online activity and why this is important.

Break the silence

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy — a tragedy that leaves a lasting impact on families, friends, and communities. But we know talking can save lives.

Meet Simon: "Honestly, I'm not sure I would be here now if I hadn't made that call."

When Simon was living under a cloud so dark he didn’t think he would ever escape, he picked up the phone to Samaritans.