There is a national textphone number 08457 909192 in the UK, or 1850 609091 in The Republic of Ireland. These numbers are charged at local rates.

You can find the number of your local branch in the UK or Republic of Ireland in the telephone book.

Or you can find your nearest Branch address and telephone number in the national Samaritans Branch index which searches by town or postcode

If you want to write a letter you can do so to any Branch, or there is a specific Correspondence Branch. Write in confidence to:

Chris, Samaritans, PO Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA.

If you want to send an eMail to Samaritans you can use the following address in total confidence:

jo@samaritans.org.uk
- If you want to share your problem with a Samaritan. We will aim to reply within 24 hours.

 You can also speak to us at one of the many national events attended by Festival Branch.

If you are outside the UK , there may be an affiliated organisation in your country. The Befrienders International web site Befrienders International On Line will give you details. BI has affiliated organisations