If you need to speak to a Samaritan
call 08457 90 9090 in the United Kingdom
or
1850 60 90 90 in the
Republic of Ireland
or email jo@samaritans.org
Samaritans is a registered charity based in
the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides
confidential emotional support to any person who is depressed, despairing or suicidal;
and that increases public awareness of
issues around suicide and depression.
We are open
to receive
visiting callers: 9am - 9pm
this is available every day of
the year without an appointment.
Facilities for visitors with disabilities:
Arrangements for disabled people can
be made upon request.
Please
ring us at your local Tunbridge Wells branch on 01892 53 23 23, or use the national number
(charged at local rate): 08457 90 90 90.
The phone lines are open
24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Samaritans' mission
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Samaritans' vision
Samaritans' vision is for a society in which:
Fewer people die by suicide
People are able to explore their feelings
People are able to acknowledge and respect the feelings of others
Samaritans' values
Samaritans' values are based on these beliefs:
The importance of having the opportunity to explore difficult feelings
That being listened to, in confidence and accepted without prejudice, can alleviate despair and suicidal feelings
That everyone has the right to make fundamental decisions about their own life, including the decision to die by suicide
