Samaritans
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We're waiting for your call
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Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Help us answer more calls for support
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Your donation will help us continue to reach those who are struggling to cope.
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Your words are a life-saving kit
Small talk saves lives
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A little small talk and a simple question like ‘Hey, are you alright?’ can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts. In fact, 67% of people in the UK would appreciate someone checking on them, offering words of support, if they were struggling to cope. If you see someone who doesn’t look OK, a little small talk could save their life. Anyone can do it.
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More tools for small talk
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> We all have that in ourselves. To be able to go to anybody and talk to somebody.
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What we're working on
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Every ten seconds, we respond to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. We're here for anyone who needs someone.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Samaritans
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Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one of the key principles in our new strategy and will connect with everything we do, guiding the way we work and behave.
](https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/equity-diversity-inclusion/)[
United with the frontline
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United with the frontline is an advocacy campaign calling on governments to properly resource and train frontline workers in suicide prevention to help save lives.
](https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/united-with-the-frontline-campaign/)[
Samaritans’ strategy: Tackling suicide together
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Read about Samaritans’ five-year strategy, which outlines our main priorities and how we’re working towards our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
](https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/our-organisation/our-strategy/)
Why we need you to be part of our Christmas story
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3,462 volunteers
3,462 volunteers
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Will give up their time to respond to vital calls for help this Christmas.
It costs £52,628.40
It costs £52,628.40
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to provide our service to individuals seeking support on Christmas day alone.
10,632 calls
10,632 calls
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for help were responded to by our incredible volunteers last Christmas day.
By donating just £4.95 this Christmas, you could help a Samaritans volunteer answer a life-saving call for life.
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Donate £4.95 to fund a call
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What we're working on
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* [Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Samaritans](/about-samaritans/equity-diversity-inclusion/) Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one of the key principles in our new strategy and will connect with everything we do, guiding the way we work and behave.
* [United with the frontline](/support-us/campaign/united-with-the-frontline-campaign/) United with the frontline is an advocacy campaign calling on governments to properly resource and train frontline workers in suicide prevention to help save lives.
* [Samaritans’ strategy: Tackling suicide together](/about-samaritans/our-organisation/our-strategy/) Read about Samaritans’ five-year strategy, which outlines our main priorities and how we’re working towards our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
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Volunteer with us
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Being a Samaritan means being there for people who need someone to listen. Last year around 23,000 people volunteered their time with us.
[More about volunteering](https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/volunteer/)
Samaritans news
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[View all news](/news)
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Mental health storylines like Phil Mitchell’s in Eastenders are really important
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27th February 2025
](https://www.samaritans.org/news/mental-health-storylines-like-phil-mitchells-in-eastenders-are-really-important/)[
Samaritans reports third consecutive year of rising calls from those facing financial hardship
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7th February 2025
](https://www.samaritans.org/news/samaritans-reports-third-consecutive-year-of-rising-calls-from-those-facing-financial-hardship/)[
Samaritans fundraiser completes year-long marathon a day challenge
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30th December 2024
](https://www.samaritans.org/news/fundraiser-completes-mammoth-year-long-marathon-a-day-challenge-for-samaritans-on-new-years-eve/)
Changing the way we think about suicide
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In addition to the services we provide, an important part of our work is understanding and challenging the social elements that impact suicide.
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Suicide facts and figures
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We're the only organisation collating suicide data for all UK nations and Ireland.
](https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/suicide-facts-and-figures/)[
Samaritans' Media Guidelines
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Samaritans' Media Guidelines help journalists report suicide and self-harm safely and responsibly.
](https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/media-guidelines/)[
The internet and suicide
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The role online content can play in suicide risk and self harm is complex. Read about our research and recommendations for online safety.
](https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/internet-suicide/)[
Our policy and research
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Our research and policy work drives change that helps save more lives.
](https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/research-policy/)
Samaritans’ strategy: Tackling suicide together
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Samaritans’ 2022-27 strategy, ‘Tackling suicide together’, outlines our main priorities for the next five years and how we’ll be working towards our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
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Find out more
](https://www.samaritans.org/about-samaritans/our-organisation/our-strategy/)
Need support? Call 116 123 to speak to a Samaritan or
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