The Samaritans

The Samaritans are a British organization for counselling those who are suicidal or in despair. They were founded in 1953 by Chad Varah[?], whose personal experience as a vicar led him to understand that there was a need for this service.

The Samaritans are part of Befrienders International[?], the international organization set up to coordinate befriending activities internationally.

External links

• http://www.samaritans.org.uk/
• History of the Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org/know/about_history_popup.shtm)