Samaritans

Switching off from work-related pressures can be difficult and if you’re feeling stressed at work, it’s easy to take those feelings home with you. If you’re feeling stressed about things outside of work, it can also be hard to leave those feelings at home. This Stress Awareness Week, we want to encourage you to pause and check in with how you’re feeling. In our busy lives, we often forget to do this, but regular check-ins can help us combat stress and refocus on the positive. Our Building Resilience and Wellbeing course is designed to help people recognise the warning signs of stress and the impact it can have on our wellbeing. Find out more about the course: https://lnkd.in/euvqQDEC

Andy, one of our incredible listening volunteers, talks about his own experiences of reaching out for support during tough times. Watch his full video here: https://bit.ly/3C8rbob

Spooky Season or not, we're here for anyone who needs us. 🎃 Call free on 116 123 day or night 💚

Thank you to our incredible volunteers for making sure there's always someone to listen, every hour of the day, even when the clocks change 💚

What’s your go-to activity for boosting your mood on a low day? Let us know in the comments, you never know who might need to read it today 👇

We're excited to announce our new partnership with Central Co-op, which launched last week on #WorldMentalHealthDay.   The enthusiasm and excitement from the team to get involved in different areas of our work has been fantastic, including volunteering, campaigning, fundraising, and connecting more people to support.    What makes this partnership special is that Central Co-op and Samaritans are united by shared values:    💚 human connection is at the heart of everything we do 🏘️ we are there for anyone who needs us in our communities 💬 we believe we can empower others through the power of listening    Shoppers can now support Samaritans by donating in stores, helping us be there 24/7 for anyone who needs us. Read more about the launch here: https://lnkd.in/gJbiziV3

Yesterday, today and forever. Mental health is with us 24/7 and so is Samaritans for listening and Coopah for movement 🧡💚 #coopahcares

Tomorrow morning Anjeli will be getting up before sunrise, alongside her friends Michelle and David, to take on a 5k Dawn Walk. Here’s why 👇 “I struggle with my mental health, particularly during autumn and winter, with less daylight affecting my mood. I signed up to Dawn Walk to support Samaritans, but also to keep me motivated to make the most of the early morning sun. "I try to give back where I can as poor mental health and suicidal thoughts are such common experiences. Many people struggle to talk about it and get the support they need. This is where Samaritans have become a lifeline. It’s wonderful seeing the work they do, particularly in showing that talking about suicide saves lives. As much as this walk is about raising funds, it’s also about raising awareness and being part of important conversations. "To anyone having a tough time, even though it might not feel like it right now, you aren’t alone. Please reach out - to your GP, to people you trust, to Samaritans. Support is available.” Michelle and David also shared why they’re taking on Dawn Walk 🌅 “Mental health is not linear and there are times in all our journeys where we need support. I’m passionate about Samaritans' work as being there when people are feeling most alone is so important.” - Michelle (middle) “I’ve admired Samaritans and their vital work for a long time. I feel very proud to be doing the walk alongside two passionate advocates for mental health. Time to get out in nature and see the new dawn.” - David (right) Good luck to everyone who’s taken on Dawn Walk this week. We think you’re all incredible 💚

Read this important piece from our CEO Julie Bentley in the Big Issue to find out why we’re calling on the Government to make sure financial support and advice is built into their plans to prevent lives lost to suicide 👇 https://bit.ly/40k8b07

We can keep the conversation going all year round 💪 Keep talking Keep listening Keep reaching out Keep sharing your stories Keep sharing our number on 116 123