New telephone number for Samaritans helpline
THE free 24-hour helpline run by emotional support charity Samaritans has a new telephone number.
The service is now available 365 days a week on 116 123. Calls to the number will not appear on a phone bill.
For details of the nearest branch of the charity email jo@samaritans.org or visit Samaritans.org.
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