Basildon and Thurrock Samaritans
Contact details
Basildon and Thurrock Samaritans
16 Little Lullaway
Basildon
Essex
SS15 5JJ
Public phone: 116 123 (this number is free to call)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website URL: http://www.samaritans.org/branches/basildon/
General information
Service offered: Telephone helpline (116 123) operating 24 hours a day offering emotional support for anyone in crisis. Offers a listening and befriending service to people who are isolated, feel in despair or who are suicidal. Callers are put through without delay to their nearest unengaged branch. Email support service through jo@samaritans.org
Target group: People who feel in despair or are suicidal.
Area served: Basildon, Canvey Island, Grays, Thurrock, Brentwood, Billericay and Castle Point.
How to contact: Phone (116 123) / Email (jo@samaritans.org) anytime.
Availability
Monday: Phone 24 hours
Tuesday: Phone 24 hours
Wednesday: Phone 24 hours
Thursday: Phone 24 hours
Friday: Phone 24 hours
Weekends: Phone 24 hours
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: No
Accessible toilets: No
Access notes: Parking at rear of building with 10 spaces. Site currently not open to visitors - please check website
Other information
Languages other than English: Access to interpreters.
Charity number: 279670
Year established: 1953
Staffing: 90 volunteers.
Public transport: Basildon train station - 15 minutes walk. Bus 37.
Record last checked: 15 January 2025