Happy Pride Edinburgh Day. We wish everyone a happy pride day today in Edinburgh. We will be here to listen if you need to talk about anything that's troubling you.

No matter, what time of day or night, our volunteers are here to listen. Don't be alone with your feelings. 📱116 123 📧 [email protected]

We were delighted to visit Dunbar Train Station today for the unveiling of the new Breathing Space bench. It was lovely to catch up with partners NHS 24 and ScotRail in the sunshine! 💚

👑 Samaritans Scotland volunteer attends Royal Garden Party Ros was chosen by Edinburgh Samaritans branch to attend the occasion at Holyroodhouse on 2nd July! Ros, who is registered blind, attended with her trusted Guide Dog, Cookie 🐶 Read more here 👇 samaritans.org/news/samaritan…

We're hugely proud of setting up the Healthy Hairdressers workshops - thanks to the work of Matt, our Outreach DD. Thank you to Nationwide for their incredible grant which will help with the roll out of the workshops.

2 in 3 football fans have struggled with their mental health. Let’s tackle this together & make talking about how we’re feeling as normal as discussing today’s match Samaritans #volunteers are here for you 24/7, 365 days a year. ☎️116123

If you’re struggling to cope, you don’t have to face it alone. We’re here to listen 24/7. Call Samaritans free on 116 123 or Email [email protected]

We understand it can be hard to find the words to describe how you're are feeling. Remember, there's no rush, we're here for you.

It's OK if you feel nervous when you call us. We know how much courage it take to reach out and make the call. If you make the first step, we'll be there to support you through the rest of the call.

It's OK to call us more than one as everyone is different. For some people one call is enough, and others might find it helpful to call back a few times.

Tomorrow is Samaritans Awareness Day! Here’s our incredible listening volunteer Heldiney to talk you through what happens when you call us. 📱💚

💚 Gavin from our Email Hub kicks off #SamaritansAwarenessDay "Undoubtedly the most rewarding part of being a volunteer is the satisfaction I get from knowing that I have helped someone at a desperate time in their life." Read his full story here 👇 samaritans.org/scotland/news/…

Our very own Barry explaining how he ensures our phones our answered 24/7.

🌅 Christina from our Inverness branch starts the 8am to 12noon shift on #SamaritansAwarenessDay "Hearing a caller say that they feel better for having called us and that we are making a difference is hugely rewarding." Read her full story here 👇 samaritans.org/scotland/news/…

Today is 24/7 - our Awareness Day to highlight that you can talk to us: 📱 24 hours a day 📱 7 days a wee 📱 365/6 days a years. We're here to listen whenever you need to talk about your feelings.

🕛 Laura from Shetland Samaritans starts her 12-4pm shift on #SamaritansAwarenessDay "The most rewarding part is getting to know the other volunteers who want to support each other just as much as they want to support their callers." 💚 Read her story here 👇 samaritans.org/scotland/news/…

🕓 Nicole from Dundee Samaritans is doing the 4-8pm shift this #SamaritansAwarenessDay "Everyone at Samaritans is so lovely. I really enjoy my role and get a lot back from it too. I would encourage anyone thinking about it to do it." Read her story here 👇 samaritans.org/scotland/news/…

🕗 Simon from SamaritansPerth is on the final shift of #SamaritansAwarenessDay "Others in my family have struggled with mental health challenges over the years, and I wanted to play my part to help those who need support." Read his full story here 👇 samaritans.org/scotland/news/…

Samaritans are here to listen, 24/7 - call 116 123. 💚📞

No matter what your results are, remember that they don’t define you. It’s normal to feel worried – you are not alone. If you’d like to talk, we’re here to listen. Call 116 123