A real person. A volunteer. Someone on the other end who chooses to listen, to care, to be there – day or night. We have 23,000 volunteers, across the UK and Ireland, making sure no one is alone with their toughest thoughts.

It’s three years since Valentina said goodbye to her kiosk in Moscow and moved back to Kursk. Here’s a reminder of her last day at work. For those who’ve been following her story I can tell you that Valentina remains upbeat & positive after her cancer treatment.

For all who have known the darkness of that cave. What a beautiful image. RIP, Andrea Gibson.

What an insightful soul, gone far too soon. RIP Andrea Gibson.

And one more from the inimitable Andrea Gibson, just because it rings so true.

An injured Fr Romanelli continues to lead the tiny Christian community in Gaza with great courage.

England water regulator OFWAT to be abolished. Rearranging the deckchairs alone won't do. Bring water into public ownership. Need employee/customer elected directors on company boards; workers/customers must vote on exec pay. Hold Ministers to account. theguardian.com/business/2025/…

Radical tree pruning like this does make them look appalling, and so much more so at the height of summer. Please stop this, Waltham Forest Council. bbc.com/news/articles/…

This. Needs to be tweeted out every day.

"Morally unacceptable and unjustifiable": BBC News - Church leaders return with 'broken hearts' after rare visit to Gaza bbc.com/news/articles/…

Great to be able to brief Calvin Bailey MBE MP on the work of our Samaritans branch Samaritans of Waltham Forest today. Important discussion about groups of people who depend on our service, and the funds which are essential to keep our branch going.

This is absolutely dreadful. It just has to stop.

We were so pleased to welcome our MP Calvin Bailey MBE MP (right) to our branch on the eve of #SamaritansAwarenessDay. Discussions ranged from the needs of veterans via our unusually young and diverse branch, to the challenges of raising essential funds. Thank you, Calvin and Georgie!

More images from the visit of our MP, Calvin Bailey MBE MP (right), to our branch yesterday. It was so good to be able to explain what we do and why, and to be met with so much genuine interest and a big pledge for support! 💚 Pictured with volunteers Andrew Cole and Kristine Pommert.

This is important to understand. BBC News - What does recognising a Palestinian state mean? - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Evening mood in Epping Forest.

Some people think they shouldn't call us because they're not feeling acutely suicidal. 💚 This is not the case. If you're struggling emotionally, whatever the reason, we are here to listen. Call us free on 📞116 123 or email [email protected].

Harrowing. But brilliant.

Furry friends can do wonders for your #mentalhealth. Wishing all our friends and supporters a happy #Caturday. 💚 If you're struggling, whatever the reason, remember we're still here to talk, 24/7. Call us free on 📞116 123 or email [email protected].

If at night you're lying awake and your worries overwhelm you, we're here to listen. 💚 We provide a safe space to talk, any time of day or night. Call us free on 📞116 123 or email [email protected].