Emotions
Samaritans
Samaritans are there for you 24 hours a day and seven days a week. They provide confidential emotional support for you if you are experiencing any feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
If you are worried, confused or upset, Samaritans are always there for you, even in the middle of the night. You are never alone. Reach out. For as long as it takes, they will be there for you. You can make contact by phone, email, text or letter. There are also many local centres where you can visit.
'The person at the other end of the phone gave time to me to speak to me and asked me gentle questions and waited for my response. It made me feel that I wasn't the only one that was going through it, really, which helped me quite a lot. At the end of the phone call I did feel better- not better enough to be out of the crisis but better in that I felt better that I had spoken to somebody about it. I didn't feel quite so isolated.'
Phoning Samaritans
In the UK dial 08457 90 90 90, for the cost of a local call.
In the Republic of Ireland dial 1850 60 90 90, for the cost of a local call.
Many of their branches also offer local branch numbers. You can also
find their details in the phone book or your telephone operator can
put you through.
Textphones (for the deaf and hard of hearing)
In the UK dial 08457 90 91 92
In the Republic of Ireland dial 1850 60 90 91
Armed Forces freephone link lines
These numbers will connect members of the Armed Forces to a Samaritan Branch in the UK.
From Germany: 0800 181 0721 / or 0800 181 0722
From Holland: 0602 222 88
From Cyprus: 0809 1122 / or Military 2345
From Gibraltar: 55666 / or Military 5666
International numbers
In 40 countries, over 350 autonomous centres affiliated to Befrienders International provide confidential listening and befriending services for the suicidal and those in emotional crisis. Full details of Befrienders International, its centres and services, are available on their website.
See www.befrienders.org
Texting Samaritans
Text Samaritans on 07725 90 90 90 (UK) or 0872 60 90 90 (Republic of Ireland)
You don't have to give your name and they try to text you back in 10 minutes. There are no automated messages just real people.
Who can text?
It doesn't matter who you are or what your situation is. You can text one of their volunteers about anything that is troubling you. They will not judge you. They will not tell you what to do. But they will try to help you think things through.
What do texts cost?
Normal mobile rates apply. There are no extra costs.
Can I use email?
Yes, the email address is jo@samaritans.org
Can I just write to them?
If you are in crisis and need to write about how you are feeling, you can write to Samaritans at:
Chris
PO Box 90 90
Stirling
FK8 2SA
If you are in Ireland you can write to your local branch.
For list see local centres
Do they have a website?
Yes, there's a lot of useful information there.
Visit www.samaritans.org for more details.
Do they have local branches?
Yes, you can also visit a Samaritans branch. There are around 200 of
them. Find your nearest one at Samaritans
Talk
Talking face-to-face allows you to see the person you are talking to,
in a safe non-threatening environment.
Festival branches
They also visit festivals such as Reading, Glastonbury, bikers' rallies
and gay/lesbian rallies for people who want to talk things through.
look out for a tent or van with Samaritans' logo like the one at the
top of this page.
You can access details via Samaritans
Talk
Samaritans give you the time and space to find a way through.
Thank you Samaritans for your support and thanks from all our visitors who have found comfort and support in their times of distress.
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