Samaritans Listening Service
24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or needing to talk.
Your call is confidential and will not show up on most phone bills.
About this service
Samaritans Listening Service provides listening ear via phone, email, or letter to help people work through their feelings for people across England. It is there for anyone in need of emotional support, regardless of age or background. There is no charge for using it. You can contact them yourself, so you do not need to be referred by anyone else. Opening times are 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Talking to someone who listens without judging can make a heavy week feel more manageable.
How they can help you
They provide a listening ear via phone, email, or letter to help people work through their feelings.
What to expect
A volunteer will listen to you without judgment and will not tell you what to do.
What to bring
Nothing is required.
Who it's for
Anyone in need of emotional support, regardless of age or background.
Eligibility
Open to everyone.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Open to everyone.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Contact
116 123jo@samaritans.orgVisit WebsiteNational Telephone ServiceReport a problem with this listing
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Cost
Free
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Contact
116 123jo@samaritans.orgVisit WebsiteNational Telephone ServiceReport a problem with this listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report goes into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free