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Samaritans answered almost 1,000 calls a day last year

Samaritans answered almost 1,000 calls a day last year

The top concerns raised by callers were mental health, loneliness and isolation, and family.

Samaritans volunteers answer 50 calls an hour, research shows

Samaritans volunteers answer 50 calls an hour, research shows

The Samaritans Ireland Impact Report for 2024 also said that the service is the only form of support for over half of callers.

Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in North’s most deprived areas

Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in North’s most deprived areas

The Samaritans called for urgent action to address the root causes, including poverty.

Samaritans volunteer: People underestimate how valuable it is to give your time

Samaritans volunteer: People underestimate how valuable it is to give your time

Pep Guardiola insists no intent to ‘make light’ of self harm in nose-cut comment

Pep Guardiola insists no intent to ‘make light’ of self harm in nose-cut comment

Man arrested over bomb threat to Taoiseach's home

Man arrested over bomb threat to Taoiseach's home

Rapist Michael Murray challenges prison sanction over allegation he threatened Taoiseach

Rapist Michael Murray challenges prison sanction over allegation he threatened Taoiseach

‘Humanity answered the phone that dark night’: Woman hails Samaritans helpline

‘Humanity answered the phone that dark night’: Woman hails Samaritans helpline

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Nicola Clare said support from the charity ‘pulled me back from the edge’.