Together we can make change that saves lives
GibSams’ Purpose
- To reduce deaths by suicide.
- Offer a confidential, empathic, and accessible listening service via phone and
chat service for individuals grappling with suicidal thoughts or mental health
challenges. - Be visible and offer hope to those affected by suicide or mental distress
(including loved ones). - Advocate for mental health awareness and resources; and influence positive
societal change regarding suicide.
Our Mission
- Deliver a confidential listening service to anyone who needs it and raise
awareness about mental health issues throughout our community through
funding and donations we receive. - Collaborate with other organisations and stakeholders where necessary to
achieve our mission/ objectives.
Our Values
Professionalism
Commitment to provide a confidential, non-judgmental and compassionate service to our community accountability/ commitment
Teamwork
Communicate with openness and transparency to foster collaboration and inclusion of every person and their contribution at GibSams
Integrity
To act in alignment with our purpose, mission and values and meet challenges with openness to discover new possibilities.
Trust
We actively cultivate a work/ volunteering environment that enables each individual to bring their full self to be of service to the organisation and our community.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is the backbone of our organisation. We guarantee absolute discretion to all those who use our services.
Integrity
We hold ourselves, our volunteers and everyone we engage with, to the highest levels of integrity that befits the nature of the service we provide.