Samaritans
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Contact Details
URL: http://www.samaritans.org/
URL: http://www.befrienders.org/
Founded
1953-11
History
Nov 1953. In 2003, took over activities of H-XC5401 - Befrienders International (BI), set up 1974 as the worldwide body of Samaritans branches. Samaritans are known by a variety of names in different countries, for example: Life Link -- The Befrienders -- Amigos Anonimos CVV -- Sahaya -- Sumaitri -- Sneha -- Suicide Prevention -- Love Line -- Telefon Zaufania -- Telefone da Amizade -- Sumithrayo -- Någon att Tala med Samaritans -- Lifeline. Previously also known as F-XJ6864 - Befrienders Worldwide, before it became a separate, national organization. Registered UK Charity, 1963: 219432.
Aims
Alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicide feelings and suicidal behaviour.
Activities
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Board of Trustees; Branches (201) across UK and Ireland.
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XF6762
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