
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.
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.
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