Edinburgh and the Lothians Samaritans

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" leftmargin="10" topmargin="10" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0"> <a name="a_top"></a> <table width="525" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" summary="this table contains the body content and the left side navigation"> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="525"> <h2>Welcome to Edinburgh and the Lothians Samaritans</h2> <p>25 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh EH3 8HX Tel 0131 221 9999</p> <p>Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. </p> <p>We are not a religious or a political organisation. We don't make judgments and we don't offer advice. Instead, we believe in the value of having time and space to explore difficult feelings. We also believe that being listened to in confidence, and accepted without prejudice, can alleviate despair and suicidal feelings. </p> <p>Edinburgh and the Lothians Samaritans was the second Branch to be set up in the UK and the first in Scotland. We work from accessible premises in the West End of Edinburgh 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.</p> <p>Use the links to find out more about what we do, together with how and why we do it. We always welcome new volunteers to the branch and we invite you to get in touch if you are interested. </p> <p>Whether you are seeking support, are interested in becoming a volunteer or would just like to know more for any reason we hope you will find what you are looking for on this website.</p> <p><a href="sidepanel.html">Back to main graphical index</a></p> <p><a href="t_vol_infoevening.htm">Interested in volunteering for Samaritans ? Come to an information evening.</a></p> <p>This version of our web site is designed without graphics and without frames. It will download quickly yet it contains the same information and uses the same structure as the graphical version. Our processes demand that when an update is made to the graphical version the same update is also applied to the text version.</p> <p><a href="text_index.htm" target="_top">Click here for main text-based menu.</a></p> <p><a target="_top" href="http://www.kars.org.uk/">Web designed by members of KARS</a></p> <p> </p> <p>  </td> </tr> </table> </body>