The Samaritans is a registered charity, founded in 1953, which provides confidential emotional support to people in crisis. The Samaritans' vision is that fewer people will take their own lives because Samaritan befriending is available, at any hour of the day or night for everyone passing through personal crisis and at risk of dying. The Samaritans provide society with a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings that may lead to suicide.