Whatever you're facing, a Samaritan will face it with you.
Established in Ireland in 1961, Samaritans now has 25 locations across Ireland and Northern Ireland. We provide a vital lifeline, answering a call for help every minute.
We believe suicide is preventable. When you’re going through a tough time, Samaritans is here to listen. Whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone.
Samaritans is here for anyone struggling to cope day or night, 365 days a year. We take action to prevent people reaching crisis point, help people cope, and learn the skills to be there for others. We campaign to make suicide prevention a priority.
Our free phoneline, 116 123, is open day and night, every day of the year. You can also reach out for support via email, and some Samaritans branches offer face-to-face support too.
Why what we do matters
When you join Team Samaritans, you're joining a community that cares deeply about making a difference and saving lives.
Lifeline
Every day, someone in Ireland takes their own life. Samaritans in Ireland & Northern Ireland answer a call for help almost every minute.
Connection
Samaritans volunteers in Ireland & Northern Ireland responded to more than 450,000 calls for help in 2025.
Support
For over half of our callers, Samaritans is their only source of support.
Key stats from 2025
We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
Over 2,000 trained listening volunteers in Ireland & Northern Ireland respond to those calls for help.
year, for anyone in crisis
The top 3 caller concerns are mental health, isolation and loneliness and family issues.
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If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won't judge or tell you what to do.
