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Samaritans - Wigan

Service Offered

Telephone helpline operating 24 hours a day offering emotional support for anyone in crisis. Offers a listening and befriending service to people who are isolated, feel in despair or who are suicidal. Drop-in service for personal callers. The national local rate Samaritans number (08457 90 90 90) can also put callers through without delay to their nearest unengaged branch.

Target Group

People who feel in despair or are suicidal.

Languages

French, Spanish, German, Greek.

Area Served

Wigan and surrounding area.

Contact details

Phone
01942 492222
Fax
01942 495469
Website
www.samaritans.org/wigan
Address
73 Dicconson Street
Wigan
WN1 2AT

Opening Hours

Monday
Phone 24 hrs, visits 5.30pm - 9pm
Tuesday
Phone 24 hrs, visits 9.30am - 9pm
Wednesday
Phone 24 hrs, visits 9.30am - 9pm
Thursday
Phone 24 hrs, visits 9.30am - 9pm
Friday
Phone 24 hrs, visits 9.30am - 9pm
Weekends
Visits: Sat 9.30am-7pm, Sun 9am-1pm