On 2 Nov 1953, Samaritans answered our first call ☎️
70 years on, we're more needed than ever. Last year, there wasn't a single second when our volunteers weren't on the phone.
No matter how much time passes, the core of what we do stays the same: We're always here to listen 💚
On the days when things feel really tough, take it back to basics.
If you feel able to, try to:
💚 Make your bed
💚 Open a window
💚 Get something to eat and drink
💚 Brush your teeth
Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. Sometimes the content shared on days like this can be overwhelming or difficult to read.
It's OK to feel this way.
It's OK to not post anything.
It's OK to log off.
Do what's right for you 💚
We're here if you need us 📱 116 123
We understand many of you may be feeling distressed about the news of the Chris Kaba case, particularly if you’re from the Black community.
If you’re finding what you’re reading and seeing right now triggering, remember that we’re here to listen whenever you want to talk 💚
Right now all across England, essential community suicide prevention funding is about to run out, or already has.
We need proper support in our communities and if this funding isn’t saved, suicide prevention schemes all across the country may have to stop or be scaled back. 1/2
Suicide prevention isn't just for one day.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay may be over for another year, but we will continue to fight to save lives. That’s why we work tirelessly to reach more people and make suicide prevention a priority.
📣 The way we talk about suicide matters.
Tomorrow is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, using the right words to talk about suicide is essential to breaking down stigma and preventing it.
Here's how to post and talk about it safely, in a way that helps people open up 👇 1/6
BridBeat Charity Singers will be singing at The Old Ship Inn, Bridlington, on Saturday 16th to raise funds for our branch.
We are really grateful that BridBeat has chosen to raise vital funds for our branch on what will be a great night, and we would love for you to join us. 💚
It’s OK if you want to call us but you’re not sure how to explain how you feel. We’re here to support you through it.
Remember there’s no rush.
If you feel stuck at any point, we can ask some gentle questions help you. 116 123 📱
A huge thank you to everybody who donated at our recent Driffield @Tesco collection and thank you to our wonderful volunteers who made it possible. We raised £202! 💚 #samaritans