It might feel extra hard to reach out for help today because it’s Christmas. But please know you don’t have to face anything alone. If you’re having a hard time, we’ll face it with you. We’re here all day and night 💚

Our volunteers spent the morning at #woking railway station alongside Network Rail team members. We loved chatting to so many passengers and station staff about how #SmallTalkSavesLives 💚 Samaritans

Good luck to everyone taking on the #LondonMarathon and #ManchesterMarathon today! We're cheering you on, every step of the way. 💚🙌

“Some people see it as a weakness. I see it as the opposite. It’s incredibly brave to open yourself up.” Firefighter Tom called us when he was having suicidal thoughts. Here’s how that moment changed his views on talking about mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Bank holidays can be tricky for lots of reasons. If you need someone to talk to this long weekend, we're here.

We can't wait for #Shepperton Fair tomorrow. If you're in the area, come and say hi 👋 and try your luck at our tombola! Surrey Life #Walton #Chertsey #Addlestone #Sunbury

“I’m always there for you, through thick and thin.” One of our ambassadors Josh Cuthbert talks openly about his struggles with his mental health. He joined his stepdad recently to talk about the importance of reaching out and being there for our closest and dearest. #FathersDay

Today’s date is 24/7, which is #SamaritansAwarenessDay. Remember that when life is difficult, we’re here to listen 24/7 on 116 123 📱

Thousands of us are here, listening without judgement. Every hour of every day. Because for some, tomorrow would be too late.

You don’t need the perfect words to support someone who's struggling. Just being there, listening, and showing you care can mean more than you realise. We’ve put together some words for when finding the right ones feels tough 👇

Our volunteers spent the day at Longacres Garden Centres in #Shepperton ahead of #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. It was lovely to talk to so many people, and thank you SO much to everyone who donated to our branch 💚

If you take one thing from World Suicide Prevention Day today it should be this: if you think someone isn’t OK, ask them about it. You can interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts. You could even save their life. Let’s prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow’s too late.

1 in 4 people have had suicidal thoughts but you might not see that reflected in your feed on #WorldMentalHealthDay. The world is better at talking about mental health, but suicide still seems off limits. You can’t have one conversation without the other. Read our tips 🧵