Small Talk Saves Live 2024 Campaign
If you think someone might need help, trust your instincts and start a simple conversation. You could save a life.
Since launching in 2017, Small Talk Saves Lives has successfully raised awareness within railway stations and other public settings about the need to trust your instincts and start a simple conversation if you think someone might need help.
Only 50% of UK adults said they would feel confident approaching and speaking to someone they don’t know in public if they were concerned about them.
It’s normal to feel anxious about starting a conversation and making small talk. You might worry about saying the wrong thing – but having the confidence to act could help save a life.
A little small talk and a simple question like “Hi, where can I get a coffee?” can be all it takes to interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts and could help set them on the journey to recovery.
Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives is delivered in partnership with Network Rail, British Transport Police, and the wider rail industry. The campaign will run from 22 February to 17 March 2024.
Samaritans Bedfordshire
We’re teaming up with the Samaritans in Bedford and Luton to help promote the campaign and raise awareness of what support is available in the local area.
We will be heading to Luton Train Station on the 28th of February to help spread the message that Small Talk really can save lives.
The Samaritans are available for support any time of the day by ringing 116 123. At Mind BLMK we have our Crisis Cafés that offer 1:1 support every evening and you don’t need an appointment. They are based in;
How to start a conversation with somebody who needs help
It’s normal to feel anxious about starting a conversation and making small talk. You might worry about saying the wrong thing – but having the confidence to act could help save a life. Find out more on how to start a conversation HERE.
Posted on: 21st February 2024
