posted 24th July 2025
24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day – 24 July 2025
Every year on 24 July, the Samaritans hold their “24/7 Awareness Day” to highlight their unwavering emotional‑support helpline—available 24 hours a day, every day
Why it matters
Someone experiencing an emotional crisis reaches out every 10 seconds.
With about 1 in 4 people facing mental health challenges each year, breaking the silence is more crucial than ever.
How you can make a difference
Check in: A simple “How are you, really?” can open a lifeline.
Listen without judgment: Be fully present, follow up, and point them to support.
Share & support: Use #247Samaritans on social media, host a community event or fundraiser—every effort counts in keeping the helpline running.
On 24 July, let’s remind everyone: You are never alone, and there’s always someone who cares.