Samaritans

Cardiff & the Vale, and the Valleys

Voluntary Organisation Charity No. 247419

Summary of aims & objectives:

The Samaritans is a registered charity, founded in 1953, which provides confidential and emotional support to people in crisis. The Samaritans’ “Vision” is that fewer people die by suicide. We work to achieve this by being available at any hour to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

Services:

Our telephones are manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition we are open to callers, without appointment, 9am – 9pm daily, except for Monday, 3pm – 9pm, Friday, 12pm – 9pm and Saturday 12pm – 6pm.

Referrals:

Self referral or third party

Contacts:

The Director, Samaritans, 75 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF11 9AF

Tel: 029 2034 4022  Helpline: 116123