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.
Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in North’s most deprived areasThe Samaritans called for urgent action to address the root causes, including poverty.
Samaritans volunteer: People underestimate how valuable it is to give your timeMary Horan, from Athlone, said Christmas Day is ‘particularly poignant’ for some people while for others it is just another day.