Samaritans is well known for the support that it provides to callers who are thinking about ending their life. Our vision is of a world in which fewer people die by suicide.

However we want our callers to know that we are also here for them in the early stages, before their problems get so big they cannot manage or change them. In particular we wish to make many more young people realise that they can contact us by phone, by email or in person to discuss their problems.

When you contact Samaritans you will be given the time to share your thoughts and anxieties with a caring volunteer in total confidence. You will be accepted as the person you are and you will not be judged or patronised.

So if you are finding it hard to cope please get in touch with us. If you know a friend is finding it hard to talk about their problems let them know about the support we offer.

Our service is available day and night throughout the year.

When things start to get too much .....

                                                       ..... we're here to listen.