Samaritans of Shrewsbury
Contact details
Samaritans of Shrewsbury
Swan House
Coleham Head
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 7BJ
Public phone: 116 123 (this number is free to call)
Email: enquiries@shrewsburysamaritans.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.samaritans.org/branches/shrewsbury/
General information
Service offered: Telephone helpline (116 123) operating 24 hours a day offering emotional support for anyone in crisis or anyone seriously worried about something or about someone else. Offers a listening service to people who are isolated, feel in despair or who are suicidal. 116 123 will put callers through to the next available Samaritan. If someone prefers writing about their feelings, there is Email Support - jo@samaritans.org - operating 24 hours a day offering emotional support for anyone in crisis or anyone seriously worried about something or about someone else. Offers a listening service to people who are isolated, feel in despair or who are suicidal. Community Outreach services include Samaritans being at Foodbanks in Shrewsbury (Fridays) and Oswestry (Mondays) as well as offering talks and workshops to other charities and groups and running stalls at community events.
Target group: People who need emotional support with something that is troubling them. They may be depressed, in despair, may have no one else to turn to, or are suicidal.
Area served: Shropshire and the Welsh borders.
How to contact: Email enquiries@shrewsburysamaritans.org.uk
Availability
Monday: 24 hours phone
Tuesday: 24 hours phone
Wednesday: 24 hours phone
Thursday: 24 hours phone
Friday: 24 hours phone
Weekends: 24 hours phone
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - limited
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Ramped entrance.
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 1170399
Year established: 1963
Staffing: Volunteers.
Public transport:
Record last checked: 07 January 2025