Samaritans

Who are the Samaritans?
We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way, about whatever's getting to you.  You can call, email or visit us face to face.

Round the clock

There's no waiting lists and no assessments.

We’re there for people when they need us, which could be any time of day or night.

People talk to us for as long as they like. We don't rush or interrupt.

We let people lead the conversation at their own pace.

Emotional support

We listen to you and help you talk through your concerns, worries and troubles.

We’ll focus on your thoughts and feelings and we may ask questions to help explore how you feel.
We won’t make decisions for you, and we'll support the decisions you make.
We won't judge you; you can be yourself with us. 

A safe space

You might feel alone or perhaps you are worried about about burdening friends or family.

Maybe everyone is offering advice and you just want to be heard - we offer a safe place for you to share whatever's on your mind.

We’re always here

Whoever you are, however you feel and whatever life has done to you.

In the community
We reach out and work with schools, colleges and universities, workplaces, health and welfare services, homeless shelters, prisons and other charities.

We promote awareness of our service at local social venues, community events and music festivals and we also offer training to organisations keen to learn more about our listening skills.