Samaritans - Number Please Help.

unique1

Hello I firstly called this number 0845 790 9090 (listed on a local Crisis Line Website)

My credit went down while I was talking to someone maybe 5-7 mins.

I then rang back on 116123 which when asked if this was a free number they mentioned it was but thought maybe the other number could be old.

Can someone double check and help me find if this is a Legitimate number?

OverlyAnxious

Hi,

0845 numbers are expensive to call from a mobile. They now have an access charge plus the charge per minute.

116 123 should be completely free and is the number you should call for Samaritans from any phone now.

unique1

Thanks @OverlyAnxious I realise my mistake, I wish the call didn´t go through on that number because I was scared I got through to a scam line. But after calling scope helpline and adding a message here, that Premium line is an old number.

Yes I will only call the 116123 line if I ever need it again.

Jimm_Scope

Hi @unique1, I'm glad you finally got the correct number 116 123, that is the Samaritan line.

How are you doing can I ask? I'm glad our helpline was able to. You can also see other ways to contact the Samaritans on their website: Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/924542#Comment_924542

Hope your OK

unique1

Thank you Jim and Catherine I'm ok, doing better

Durhamshire

Hope everything ok. Pleased You now have correct number. Samaritans can help and let You get your feelings out

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/924981#Comment_924981

Thats good to hear if you ever want to chat come on here so supportive and understanding