If you’re not feeling okay, you can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels. We’re here to listen, no judgement, no pressure, and help you work through what’s on your mind. We’ll never tell you what to do.
The objects of Samaritans are to:
• Enable persons in Brighton, Hove and District and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide;
• Promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health; and
• Collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity (SCC) and its affiliates in fulfilling these Objects.
Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We aim to achieve this by:
• Reducing the risk factors that make some people more likely to take their own lives;
• Ensuring that people who are at increased risk of suicide are supported;
• Making it less likely that people who do experience suicidal thoughts act on them;
• Reducing the likelihood that people will develop suicidal thoughts.
We are committed to the following values:
• Listening – Exploring feelings alleviates distress and helps people to reach a better understanding of their situation and the options open to them.
• Confidentiality – If people feel safe, they are more likely to be open about their feelings.
• Non-judgmental – We want people to be able to talk to us without fear of prejudice or rejection.
Call us for free on 116 123
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We need to raise £165 a day to keep the branch open and all the fundraising is carried out by the 200 volunteers in the branch. We receive no money from the central charity or from the government.