# samaritans - Thursday 5 March, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
A Samaritans volunteer details the daily dedication needed for such an important role.
# samaritans - Tuesday 25 December, 2018
# Hi Ho Hi Ho Ho Ho
# Hi Ho Hi Ho Ho Ho
TheJournal.ie speaks to some of those who’ll be getting up to go to work today, and how Christmas is for them.
# samaritans - Monday 6 March, 2017
# Inequality
# Inequality
A new report highlights increased risks to individuals, like workers on zero-hour contracts or those who are facing losing their homes.
# samaritans - Monday 5 September, 2016
# Suicide Prevention
# Suicide Prevention
The new features were designed with the help of Samaritans Ireland ahead of World Suicide Day this Saturday.
# samaritans - Friday 29 July, 2016
# Sponsored By Hse Little Things
# Sponsored By Hse Little Things
We all like to think we’re good friends and listeners but here are some tips to brush up on your skills, and really help someone in need…
# samaritans - Monday 21 December, 2015
# samaritans - Wednesday 1 July, 2015
# On Your Mind
# On Your Mind
*Statistically speaking, it’s pretty likely.
# samaritans - Wednesday 24 June, 2015
# Suicide Prevention
# Suicide Prevention
The government wants to reduce suicide and self-harm by 10% over the next five years.
# samaritans - Monday 15 June, 2015
# Kildare Street
# Kildare Street
The incident took place in the last hour.
# samaritans - Thursday 15 January, 2015
# Money Worries
# Money Worries
A Samaritans snap survey found that more women than men contacted the Dublin branch and discussed financial issues.
# samaritans - Saturday 3 January, 2015
# Littlethings
# Littlethings
All over the festive season, TheJournal.ie is bringing you little things to help keep your mental health in check.
# samaritans - Wednesday 5 November, 2014
# Data Protection
# Data Protection
The ‘Radar’ app allows users to monitor people they follow on Twitter.
# samaritans - Monday 3 November, 2014
# samaritans - Wednesday 10 September, 2014
# Take 5
# Take 5
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
# samaritans - Tuesday 15 July, 2014
# Community
# Community
A Samaritans volunteer and GAA member writes about the people-centred spirit at the heart of both organisations.
# samaritans - Saturday 5 July, 2014
# Talk To Us
# Talk To Us
Calls increased by 20% in two months with the new free number 116 123.
# samaritans - Tuesday 25 March, 2014
# Help
# Help
The new phone number will replace the existing low-call number as part of a change being brought in across Europe.
# samaritans - Tuesday 18 February, 2014
# Online Bullying
# Online Bullying
A new study, in connection with Bristol University, is to look at how people use content online when experiencing suicidal thoughts.
# samaritans - Sunday 12 January, 2014
# Help
# Help
Monday 30 December was the busiest day, while volunteers took 520 calls on Christmas Day.
# samaritans - Monday 23 December, 2013
# Opinion
# Opinion
Sometimes people call Samaritans at Christmas who might never normally do so. It could be the first Christmas they are bereaved, the could feel isolated, or they could have major money worries. We’re there to listen.
# samaritans - Wednesday 18 December, 2013
# Samaritans
# Samaritans
In total, the helpline received 381,128 calls in the last year.
# samaritans - Saturday 26 January, 2013
# Apple
# Apple
Also, how many of Kerry’s councillors actually favour relaxed drink-driving rules? And just how rich is Apple?
# samaritans - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
# Samaritans
# Samaritans
The Dublin Samaritans service says one-in-three texts received in 2012 mentioned self-harm, a higher rate than calls or email.
# samaritans - Friday 28 December, 2012
# Worries
# Worries
Seventy per cent of respondents rated money and debt among their top five worries in 2012.
# samaritans - Thursday 27 December, 2012
# CHildren First
# CHildren First
The organisation said that it is working with the Department of Children and relevant authorities to ensure its processes and procedures meet the proposed Children First legislation.
# samaritans - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
# Samaritans
# Samaritans
This was the busiest year yet for Samaritans , with longer calls to their helpline and more face-to-face contact at its branches.
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Samaritans Ireland has recorded its busiest year ever.
# samaritans - Friday 14 December, 2012
# Samaritans
# Samaritans
Over the past year, Samaritans recorded 1,100 formal contacts within the six prisons in its Listener Scheme, an 83 per cent increase on 2011.
# samaritans - Thursday 20 September, 2012
# 9 At 9
# 9 At 9
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
# Suicide
# Suicide
The Samaritans report says that when men don’t reach a ‘gold standard’ they can feel a sense of shame, which in turn can lead to suicidal thoughts.
# samaritans - Thursday 6 September, 2012
# Samaritans
# Samaritans
The news comes as a result of a collaboration between the emotional support service and six telecoms companies.
# samaritans - Sunday 19 August, 2012
# David's Way Round
# David's Way Round
David Exley, whose brother and son took their own lives, is travelling between 201 Samaritans branches in the UK and Ireland to highlight the charity’s services.
# samaritans - Friday 13 July, 2012
# Opinion
# Opinion
We have too many misconceptions about suicide. It’s not shameful – it’s the result of a fatal illness, writes Fine Gael TD Dan Neville.
# samaritans - Sunday 29 April, 2012
# It's Good To Talk
# It's Good To Talk
Volunteers will be available in public areas in the inner city to encourage people to talk about their problems.
# samaritans - Wednesday 25 April, 2012
# Generosity
From The42
# Generosity
The sudden death of Claire Squires led to considerable funds being provided by a number of people.
# samaritans - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
# Samaritans
# Samaritans
Claire Squires collapsed and died as she approached the final mile of the race on Sunday. More than 20,000 people have now donated to the Samaritans , her chosen charity, on her fundraising website.
# samaritans - Monday 23 April, 2012
# Tragic
# Tragic
Over 1,800 donations have been made to Claire Squires’ charity page today.
# samaritans - Thursday 29 December, 2011
# Daily Fix
# Daily Fix
In tonight’s fix: Irish people’s biggest worry for 2012, a rise in the number of tourists visiting Ireland (finally!) – and time travel exists. Kind of.
# Worries
# Worries
Almost half of people are worried about losing their jobs or having difficulty finding work in 2012 according to a Samaritans ’ survey.
# samaritans - Wednesday 14 December, 2011
# Samaritans
# Samaritans
The Samaritan’s Irish helpline received 9 per cent more calls than the previous year, according to its latest annual report.
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