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==Similar charities==

A number of other helplines exist that offer a similar service to Samaritans. These are often aimed at a specific sector/group of people.

One example is [[Nightline (student service)|Nightline]], a student-run listening and information services, based at universities across the country, offer a night time support service for students. Each service is run specifically for students at a particular university/geographical area, and most Nightlines are members of the Nightline Association, a registered charity in England, Wales and Scotland.

Shout is a free mental health helpline in the United Kingdom, providing the UK's first 24/7 text message support service for people who are struggling to cope.

In the UK, the [[Childline|ChildLine]] service operated by the [[NSPCC]] (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is similar to the Samaritans helpline in some ways, but offers support for children only. A similar service, also called Childline,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ispcc.ie/childline/ | title=Childline }}</ref> is operated in Ireland by the [[Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children]] (ISPCC).

Another example is [[Aware (voluntary organisation)|Aware]], a national voluntary organisation, based in Ireland, which provides supports to individuals who experience [[Major depressive disorder|depression]] with their families and friends. It provides a Helpline service, as well as nationwide Support Groups and monthly lectures, which seek to educate and increase awareness of depression.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aware.ie/|title=Depression Support - Depression Help Ireland - Aware|website=www.aware.ie|access-date=28 May 2017}}</ref>