Dublin Samaritans

Dublin Samaritans You don't have to be suicidal to phone Samaritans. Talk to us any time you like on 116 123 You don't have to be suicidal to contact us.

A totally confidential conversation with someone you don't know can often feel easier than trying to talk to friends or family. That's why we're contacted over 5 million times every year throughout Ireland and the UK. People often call us because of:

* Relationship and family problems
* Loss, including loss of a job, a friend or a family member through bereavement
* Financial worries
* Job-relate

d stress or overwork
* Body image issues

Dublin Samaritans is a registered charity (20168704 ) Dublin Samaritans is a recognised branch of Samaritans

Shout out to the trainers as we extend a warm welcome to our newest Dublin Samaritans volunteers.Over the last number of...
26/05/2026

Shout out to the trainers as we extend a warm welcome to our newest Dublin Samaritans volunteers.

Over the last number of weeks, they have been taking part in training sessions designed to prepare them for the role of listening volunteer.

They have learned active listings skills and honed their ability to be open, non judgemental and empathetic.

Each new volunteer will be paired with an experienced mentor who will offer guidance, encouragement, and support during their first duties.

At Samaritans, no listener is ever on their own. There is always time and space to talk through difficult calls, ask questions, and support one another.

We’re so grateful to everyone who has chosen to give their time to help others feel heard.

📞116 123💚

20/05/2026

Samaritans Ireland released its latest Impact Report, today.

Across Ireland and Northern Ireland, more than 2,100 volunteers answered 460,000 calls last year, providing over 100,000 hours of emotional support to people who needed someone to listen.

Just to listen.

Callers shared concerns about mental health, loneliness and isolation, and family difficulties.

Behind every statistic is a person reaching out, often at a difficult moment.

Thank you to every volunteer who continues to be there, day and night, 365 days a year. 💚

If you’re struggling, please know you don’t have to face things alone.

Call Samaritans on 116 123

The Impact Report 2025 showed:

More than 1,500 volunteers in Ireland answered almost 350,000 calls for help, providing 70,000 hours of emotional support over the course of the year.

More than 600 volunteers in Northern Ireland answered 110,000 calls for help, providing 30,000 hours of emotional support to callers over the course of the year.

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

Samaritans is the only 24-hour emotional support helpline, open 365 days a year, for anyone in crisis, covering the island of Ireland.

Behind every call to 116 123 is one of our amazing volunteers. Every day heroes who give their time, compassion and an e...
12/05/2026

Behind every call to 116 123 is one of our amazing volunteers.

Every day heroes who give their time, compassion and an empathic listening ear to those in need.

They listen without judgement. They never offer advice. They park their own issues, pause their day and ditch their to-do lists to show up and make a difference in strangers lives.

To each of the 300 Dublin Samaritans volunteers - we simply couldn’t do this without you. 💚 Thank you to our incredible volunteers.

Always here to listen on 116 123

A massive thank-you to our friends from across Ireland. All around the country, there are hundreds of Samaritans vol...
12/05/2026

A massive thank-you to our friends from across Ireland.

All around the country, there are hundreds of Samaritans volunteers who answer your call to 116 123.

There to listen, without giving advice - without judgement. Day or night, someone will always answer.

From the Dublin branch to yours, a special thank you to our fellow volunteers from Samaritans branches throughout Ireland. 💚

Thank you to everyone who has trusted Dublin Samaritans with their story. Reaching out to unburden yourself is difficult...
11/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who has trusted Dublin Samaritans with their story.

Reaching out to unburden yourself is difficult, it's incredibly brave, and you are never alone.

Thank you to everyone who has picked up the phone, sent an email or walked through our door.

💚 We are always here to listen. 116 123

Collaboration helps us reach more people who may need support. 💚Thank you to our partners and community organisations fo...
11/05/2026

Collaboration helps us reach more people who may need support. 💚

Thank you to our partners and community organisations for helping us answer every call.

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10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who shares and likes our posts, spreads awareness and helps others know that Dublin Samaritans is here 24/7 on 116 123.

Awareness can help someone find support when they need it most.

Thank you for helping us reach more people. 💚

Every coffee morning, marathon, raffle ticket and donation helps keep our lines open. 💚 Thank you for making sure someon...
08/05/2026

Every coffee morning, marathon, raffle ticket and donation helps keep our lines open. 💚

Thank you for making sure someone is always here to listen on the free phone 116 123

24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

07/05/2026

This week, we are saying THANK YOU to everyone who makes Dublin Samaritans possible.

The volunteers, supporters, partners and callers.

We're calling it our 'Week of Thank Yous.' 💚

Thank you to everyone who supports Dublin Samaritans and helps keep our free phone number 📞116 123 available 24/7.

Stay with us this week as we acknowledge some of the groups and individuals that we are so grateful for.

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