People contact Samaritans with all sorts of concerns and what might be a small issue to you may be huge to someone else.
You could be going through something new or have been struggling to cope for some time, either way, Samaritans are here if you feel you need some extra support.
If what’s getting to you isn’t on this list, please still get in touch.
Common reasons people contact Samaritans are:
- relationship and family problems
- loss, including loss of a friend or a family member through bereavement
- financial worries
- job-related stress
- college or study-related stress
- loneliness and isolation
- depression
- painful and/or disabling physical illness
- heavy use of or dependency on alcohol or other drugs
- thoughts of suicide
Samaritans won’t make decisions for you, and they will support the decisions you make.
If you want advice, Samaritans may be able to give you contact details for organisations that specialise in helping with specific problems and situations.