Central London Samaritans
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the crisis. We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And we encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives. We offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need. In prisons, schools, hospitals and on the rail network, Samaritans are working with people who are going through a difficult time and training others to do the same. Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy, and Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide. That’s why we work tirelessly to reach more people and make suicide prevention a priority.
ABOUT US: 

As the founding branch of the organisation, Central London Samaritans has been providing emotional support for people who are struggling to cope for almost 70 years. Our volunteers are here to listen around the clock, every single day of the year.

WHY OUR WORK MATTERS: 

Samaritans provide confidential emotional support to anyone who needs it, regardless of their situation or circumstances, 24 hours a day. 

 

This will often be when the person has no-where else to go, or when other services they could turn to are unavailable, such as in the early hours of the morning. This is often the time when things seem at their worst, and people are at their lowest and most vulnerable. 

 

There is a growing mental health crisis in the modern world, driven by loneliness, fear and isolation. Samaritans are there to provide what help we can to ensure that fewer people die by suicide and those that want help to cope with their situation can find it and ask for it. 

 

 

 

OUR VALUES: 
Empathy, Compassion, Integrity, Resilience
THINGS WE ARE PROUD OF: 
Providing continuous, secure and anonymous support to those in distress for 70 years as an unbroken chain, never closing for a day
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN OUR PEOPLE: 

From listeners, the ability to emphasize with callers, to know when to listen and when to offer encouragement. 

From our support volunteers, a passion for mental health causes, enthusiasm, a friendly 'can-do' attitude and a commitment to support the work of the branch  

Summary
Charity
Crisis Support
Homelessness
LGBTQ
Young People
London
United Kingdom
London
United Kingdom
Charity / Nonprofit

Connect With Us