Guernsey Samaritans LBG

St Sampson·Health Service

Part of Samaritans (UK national charity, registered 219432)

Standout

Active since 1963

Story

Founded 1963. Located at Forest Lane, St Peter Port from 1970s until early 2026. Moved to Grow Hub, St Sampson in February 2026 for improved accessibility.

Guernsey Samaritans LBG is a registered charity (CH170) founded in 1963, providing free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day to anyone in distress. The branch is based at Grow Hub, St Sampson. Around 56 volunteers deliver telephone and email listening services, prison outreach at Les Nicolles Prison, and community engagement across the Bailiwick — Guernsey, Alderney, Herm, and Sark. Support is offered in six languages including English, French, Creole, Dutch, German, and Italian.

Specialises in1

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Crisis support

Immediate support and intervention for individuals in acute distress.

From their website

Crisis support helpline · 24-hour telephone listening service (116 123) · Email support (jo@samaritans.org) · Prison outreach (Les Nicolles Prison) · Community outreach

Pricing & termsEmergency 247

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited By Guarantee
Established
1963 · 63 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide

People2

  • Mary CarreDirector
  • Jo CottellDirector

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Volunteer training

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Yes (new premises at Grow Hub are accessible)
Parking
Available for volunteers

Hours

24/7 phone service via 116 123; local branch hours vary

Contact

Address
Grow Hub, Les Petits Quartiers Vinery, La Verte Rue, St Sampson, Guernsey GY2 4GE

History1

Key dates and recorded company events for Guernsey Samaritans LBG.

  • 2026Moved to Grow Hub, St Sampson · Moved for improved accessibility.

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