The Samaritans of Basildon and Thurrock

Who We Help, Why We Help & the Difference It Makes

What We Do

FREE 24 HOUR TELEPHONE SUPPORT LINE

Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone on 116 123.

We're here round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it's best to call us on the phone. This number is FREE to call. You don't have to be suicidal to call us.

Find out why our service works and what you can expect  when contacting us.

If you have any concerns about our service before you try it, hear from others about how we've helped them . Please don’t suffer alone.   

Face to Face Support

You can call in to talk to a trained volunteer whenever our visitors door is open. Ring the doorbell and we will answer asap.  Please see our Opening Hours on the right.

Email Support

If you can describe your feelings better using the written word you may also email us  and receive a personal reply from one of our friendly, trained volunteers.

Volunteer

Volunteering in Basildon & Thurrock

So many people have it in them to be a Samaritans volunteer.    To touch another person's life when it really matters, by helping them directly, or by keeping our branches running, is a rare gift. We have a team of about 120 dedicated volunteers who keep our branch phones answered 24/7, fundraise to keep the branch running and assist in our shop to bring in vital funds. We are actively recruiting for more enthusiastic volunteers to join us! Volunteering for Samaritans  gives you a real chance to make a difference to people's lives using existing skills or developing new ones with our training.  The Samaritans of Bsildon & Thurrock offers a unique place to grow both personally and practically, in a supportive environment. Please click here to apply.

Shop with Samaritans

• eBay shop - Browse the current items on eBay which support Samaritans. You’ll find pre-loved items from our branches and other items listed by the public.
  
• Selling on eBay? - Using eBay for Charity you can donate between 10 to 100 percent of an item's selling price to Samaritans. Find out more on eBay.
  

Fundraise for Basildon and Thurrock Samaritans

We are always on the lookout for amazing and enthusiastic people to help us fundraise. This could be in any way, from running a 5k race (or longer if you're feeling ambitious) to holding a garden fete or a used book or clothing sale. If you're interested in helping Basildon and Thurrock Samaritans to fundraise email us here.

Events and challenges

Whether a baker, or a runner, cyclist or thrill-seeker, there are lots of fun ways to raise money for Smaritans! It's now easy to collect donations online for your fundraiser - just go to Virgin Money Giving and select 'Basildon and Thurrock Samaritans' when setting up your fundraising page.

Community Outreach

• We help children and young people prepare for life’s challenges by running workshops and providing materials . We also support secondary schools in the aftermath of a suicide, through our Step by Step service. 
  

• Our work in prisons - People in prison are between five and ten times more likely than the general population to take their own lives. Samaritans works in partnership with prison services  to reduce the number of self-inflicted deaths and self-harm amongst prisoners.

If you'd like to get in touch about any of the above Outreach activities - please contact us