#TalkToUs free 116 123 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if things are getting to you (or email jo@samaritans.org). Cannot offer support via twitter sorry.
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18 Mar 2022
Day, night, week day or weekend, please don't struggle on alone if things are difficult, get in touch #talktous #welisten #itsoktonotbeok #freecall 116 123
18 Mar 2022
We're always here š
ALT Talk it through, we're here to listen. Call free day or night on 116 123 Email jo@samaritans.org
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Starting a conversation could help save someoneās life.
You might worry about saying the wrong thing or feel like itās not your place to step in, but itās always better to say something than to say nothing at all, if you feel safe to do so.āÆ#SmallTalkSavesLives
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Starting a conversation could help save someoneās life.
š Really listen to what they're saying.
š¬ Repeat it back to show you hear them.
š Encourage them to find a quiet spot to sit.
š Ask if thereās someone you can call for them ā family, a friend, or Samaritans.
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Reminder: Your words are powerful.
If someone doesnāt look OK, starting a conversation could save their life. #SmallTalkSavesLives
ALT A close-up photograph of someoneās lips, with the words āHey, are you alright?ā coming from them. It has āYour words are a life-saving kitā written below with Samaritansā logo for the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign. At the very bottom is a footer that says āIn partnership with British Transport Police and Network Railā.
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We can all struggle. Any place. Any time.
Our #SmallTalkSavesLives campaign is about turning everyday conversations into moments that matter. If someone doesnāt look OK, start a conversation. You could save a life.
youtube.com/watch?v=PNQTfltxā¦
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An important reminder this Self-harm Awareness Day š·
You can speak to us if:
- Youāre having thoughts of harming yourself
- Youāre trying to distract yourself from self-harming
- You have self-harmed
Weāre here to listen, whatever youāre dealing with at the moment. š· 116 123
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An act of kindness could change someone's day, week, or even life š
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Thank You, Samaritan Volunteers ā You Made Brew Monday 2026 Truly Special š
Thank you for showing up, reaching out, and reminding everyone that even a simple brew can brighten someoneās day. ā š
samaritans.org/wales/brancheā¦
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Weāre proud to support @Samaritans #BrewMonday campaign ā People can feel low on any day of the year but connecting over a cuppa is a great way to check in with each other š bit.ly/3aaYyUD
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Itās more important than ever to take the time to check in with the people we care about. Thatās why weāre getting together for #BrewMonday this year to raise vital funds and awareness for @Samaritans ā š bit.ly/3aaYyUD
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31 Dec 2025
Going into a new year can bring up lots of complicated feelings, and thereās lots of pressure to have a good time on top of that. If you find this a hard time of year ā youāre not alone. If youāre struggling at any point, please remember weāre here all day and night. š
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26 Dec 2025
Quick reminder: we're here all through the night if you need us š
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25 Dec 2025
You might feel like you donāt want to burden anyone today because itās Christmas. Please know that if you're having a hard time, youāre absolutely not a burden, and weāre here to face anything with you š
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24 Dec 2025
Call free on 116 123 š±
Share and help us reach someone who might need to know that we're here all Christmas
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22 Dec 2025
#Chester branch is proud to be supporting #SamaritansLongestNight campaign. Remember, @Samaritans are here for you during your darkest hours, especially over the festive season & even on Christmas Day. Call 116 123 for free, day or night, or email jo@samaritans
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18 Dec 2025
You could help bring someoneās future back
Help turn a crisis point into a turning point
Today, like every other day of the year, weāre on the other end of the line 24/7, ready to listen without judgment to whoever calls:
samaritans.org/wales/bring-sā¦
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15 Dec 2025
"Whatever you go through in life, you should be able to talk about it." Fatemah
Read Fatemah's story here: samaritans.org/wales/about-sā¦
Need support? Call 116 123 to speak to a Samaritan
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14 Dec 2025
With @easyuk, your online shopping turns into free cashback for Chester and District Samaritans! Sign up and your favourite retailers will donate every time you shop ā at no extra cost to you: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/ā¦
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11 Dec 2025
"Iām not sure I wouldāve been able to turn the corner myself. Itās not too much to say that the person I spoke to saved my life that night." Gareth
Read Gareth's story here: samaritans.org/wales/about-sā¦
Need support? Call 116 123
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6 Dec 2025
Layla experienced suicidal thoughts and found it hard to imagine a future for herself, after losing her mum to suicide when she was just 7 years old.
Talking to Samaritans helped her take small steps forward and bring her future back š youtu.be/LxERsLUc24E
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2 Dec 2025
For one week only, every donation made to Samaritans campaign will be doubled through the Big Give as a part of their Christmas Challenge.
Link to double the donations below:
donate.biggive.org/campaign/ā¦ #SuicideAwareness
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