Central London Samaritans, based in Soho, is the founding branch of the charity. We provide round the clock, non-judgmental emotional support for anyone who is struggling to cope. We listen, give people the time and space to work through their problems and find their own way forward. In the year 2018/19, our 400 Listening Volunteers responded to over 80,000 calls for help via phone, SMS and Email, supported over 4,000 contacts face to face, helped over 2,000 of London's most vulnerable people, including the homeless, the LGBT + community, those bereaved by suicide and people in prison. Our schools and university outreach programme raises awareness with young people and by working with bu... read more Central London Samaritans, based in Soho, is the founding branch of the charity. We provide round the clock, non-judgmental emotional support for anyone who is struggling to cope. We listen, give people the time and space to work through their problems and find their own way forward. In the year 2018/19, our 400 Listening Volunteers responded to over 80,000 calls for help via phone, SMS and Email, supported over 4,000 contacts face to face, helped over 2,000 of London's most vulnerable people, including the homeless, the LGBT + community, those bereaved by suicide and people in prison. Our schools and university outreach programme raises awareness with young people and by working with businesses we are able to support and promote mental well-being in the workplace. We have never closed our phone lines since opening in 1953. It costs nearly £400,000 per annum to keep our phones and our door open. Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide.
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By Paola Pizzoli | Community & Corporate Engagement Officer
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year for some, but it's also a time when feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety can be overwhelming. It’s more crucial than ever around the holidays,... Read the full report ›By Paola Pizzoli | Community & Corporate Engagement Officer
In a world filled with constant noise, there is something truly extraordinary about the power of listening. For 70 remarkable years, we've dedicated ourselves to listening to people, and it's been an... Read the full report ›By Paola Pizzoli | Community & Corporate Engagement Officer
Every year Central London Samaritans takes part in the London Pride Parade to raise awareness of our charity and show our support for the LGBTQ+ community. The highlight of the event is the parade,... Read the full report ›
