Samaritans

When someone you care about is going through a hard time, it can be normal to feel unsure about what to say. You might worry about getting it wrong - but the truth is, there is no perfect thing to say. And you don’t need to have all the answers. Just showing up, listening, and letting them know you care matters more than you think. We’ve put together a few simple things you can say to let someone know you’re there for them.

A safety plan is a tool that can help you navigate suicidal feelings. Swipe through for more info ➡ Find our safety plan template on our website here: https://bit.ly/45aQBMC

There’s no schedule for when life gets tough. That’s why we’re here every hour, every day - for anyone who needs someone to listen. 📱 Call free, 24/7 on 116 123

We’re here 24/7 for anyone who needs us on 116 123 📱 When life is tough, you don’t have to face it alone. 🔁 It’s Samaritans Awareness Day - help us by resharing this post. Someone might need it more than you know.

Listen up: It's time to stop whispering about suicide. We are losing too many to silence. Help us shout about saving lives today, on Samaritans Awareness Day. Let’s prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow’s too late.

We’re here every hour. Of every day. For every life we can save. Call free day or night on 116 123.

Trauma can affect anyone and for people working in high-risk environments like construction and transport, the impact can be significant. The latest ‘Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment’ report from The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) highlights that almost 1 in 4 construction workers experience stress every day and 1 in 5 report fatigue on a daily basis. For organisations working in these environments, trauma awareness and proactive support can make a real difference. That’s why we partnered with Amey to co-develop and deliver a tailored one-day ‘Recognising and Managing Trauma’ course. The training equips Amey’s frontline employees with the confidence and skills to support themselves and their colleagues when dealing with traumatic experiences. Through our Samaritans Training and Engagement Programmes (STEP), we help organisations across many sectors to build healthier, more supportive workplaces. Find out more about our training 👉 https://bit.ly/3aA4whN

1 week to go. Samaritans Awareness Day is on 24 July because we’re here to listen 24/7. Join us on the day and help us spread the word that there’s always someone here to listen on 116 123.

There may be times when you see something online about self-harm or suicide that you find worrying or harmful. It's important to feel able to control what you see and engage with.   We have useful resources to help you protect your online space 👉💚 https://bit.ly/3oSorir  

Trauma can happen at any age and in any place, including the workplace.  It can affect us in many different ways, often with long-lasting impacts on our emotional wellbeing. And it is not only direct experiences that matter. Vicarious trauma, being affected by something you have seen or heard, is very real too.  Our ‘Recognising and managing trauma’ course helps participants understand trauma and gives them practical strategies to manage its effects.  The course covers:  ➡️ What trauma is and when it can occur  ➡️ How to spot signs of trauma in yourself and others  ➡️ The long-term effects of trauma  ➡️ Ways to manage trauma and build resilience  ➡️ Where to signpost for further support  If you work in a role where you might be exposed to trauma, this course can give you valuable tools to help yourself and others.  Find out more about our ‘Recognising and managing trauma’ course 👉 https://bit.ly/44R6atU