Samaritans answered almost 1,000 calls a day last yearThe top concerns raised by callers were mental health, loneliness and isolation, and family.
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Samaritans volunteers answer 50 calls an hour, research showsThe Samaritans Ireland Impact Report for 2024 also said that the service is the only form of support for over half of callers.