Samaritans answered 50 calls per hour in 2024 - report Volunteers for Samaritans Ireland answered 50 calls every hour last year, a new report has shown, with the service being the only form of support for over half of callers. Ireland • 21 May
Samaritans answered 50 calls per hour in 2024 - report Volunteers for Samaritans Ireland answered 50 calls every hour last year, a new report has shown, with the service being the only form of support for over half of callers. Ireland • 21 May
Samaritans marks ten years since freephone introduced Samaritans Ireland is marking ten years since the introduction of its freephone number for people seeking help from the charity. Ireland • 16 May 24
Samaritans marks ten years since freephone introduced Samaritans Ireland is marking ten years since the introduction of its freephone number for people seeking help from the charity. Ireland • 16 May 24
Increase in numbers contacting the Samaritans last year There was a rise in the number of people who contacted the Samaritans last year. Ireland • 03 Oct 23
Increase in numbers contacting the Samaritans last year There was a rise in the number of people who contacted the Samaritans last year. Ireland • 03 Oct 23
Charities say pandemic heightened mental health issues A leading charity has called for greater mental health supports after the Covid-19 pandemic because it has exacerbated people's fears and anxieties. Coronavirus • 10 Jul 20
Charities say pandemic heightened mental health issues A leading charity has called for greater mental health supports after the Covid-19 pandemic because it has exacerbated people's fears and anxieties. Coronavirus • 10 Jul 20
Students encouraged to mind mental health during exams A leading mental health charity has called for those taking part in State exams to look after their well-being during the Leaving and Junior cert exams. Education • 04 Jun 18
Students encouraged to mind mental health during exams A leading mental health charity has called for those taking part in State exams to look after their well-being during the Leaving and Junior cert exams. Education • 04 Jun 18
Samaritans hope to expand reach with new email launch Samaritans Ireland has launched a new dedicated email address to reach people in need of emotional support. Ireland • 07 Mar 18
Samaritans hope to expand reach with new email launch Samaritans Ireland has launched a new dedicated email address to reach people in need of emotional support. Ireland • 07 Mar 18
Samaritans helps Facebook with suicide prevention Facebook has updated its suicide prevention tool with the support of the Samaritans. Technology • 05 Sep 16
Samaritans helps Facebook with suicide prevention Facebook has updated its suicide prevention tool with the support of the Samaritans. Technology • 05 Sep 16
Samaritans suspends Twitter monitoring app The Samaritans has suspended the Radar app it launched on 29 October, following concerns that were expressed about privacy. News • 07 Nov 14
Samaritans suspends Twitter monitoring app The Samaritans has suspended the Radar app it launched on 29 October, following concerns that were expressed about privacy. News • 07 Nov 14
Surge in calls for help to charities Charities have reported an increase in calls for help over the Christmas period with one charity responding to over 1,000 Christmas Day, calls, texts and messages. News • 27 Dec 12
Surge in calls for help to charities Charities have reported an increase in calls for help over the Christmas period with one charity responding to over 1,000 Christmas Day, calls, texts and messages. News • 27 Dec 12
Samaritans receiving 'more intense' calls Samaritans Ireland has said its volunteers are receiving longer and more intense calls, reflecting the complexity of many people's lives. News • 19 Dec 12
Samaritans receiving 'more intense' calls Samaritans Ireland has said its volunteers are receiving longer and more intense calls, reflecting the complexity of many people's lives. News • 19 Dec 12
