News and practical information

News and practical information

Each article brings practical emotional support information a little closer.

Online Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Course launch ceremony
Online Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Course launch ceremony
A calm, private space for an emotional support conversation

When things feel low, someone is here to listen

A calm, private space for an emotional support conversation

When things feel low, someone is here to listen

A quiet moment to put difficult feelings into words

When emotions need somewhere to go

A quiet moment to put difficult feelings into words

When emotions need somewhere to go

A private and non-judgemental listening conversation

Confidential listening, so you can talk openly

A private and non-judgemental listening conversation

Confidential listening, so you can talk openly

A trained volunteer listening with care and attention

How our volunteers support callers

A trained volunteer listening with care and attention

How our volunteers support callers

A quiet place to pause and seek support during a crisis

When you are facing thoughts of suicide, please stay

A quiet place to pause and seek support during a crisis

When you are facing thoughts of suicide, please stay

One person listening attentively to someone who is feeling low

Supporting someone who is feeling low

One person listening attentively to someone who is feeling low

Supporting someone who is feeling low

A telephone used by The Samaritans emotional support volunteers

Together, we can help

Keep someone listening, day and night.

Keep someone listening, day and night.

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