Samaritans provides a 24-hour helpline, text & email service for anyone who is in distress, struggling to cope & who are in need of emotional support, including those who are feeling suicidal. One of our key messages is that you don’t have to be suicidal to contact Samaritans. People call us for many different reasons including relationship problems, financial worries, stress, anxiety, mental health, and health issues. Loneliness and isolation account for 1 in 3 contacts.