With 24 locations across Ireland and Northern Ireland, Samaritans Ireland provides a vital lifeline, answering over 1,000 calls for help a day. Learn more about us and how you can support our work.
About Samaritans in Ireland
Established in Ireland in 1961, there are now 24 Samaritans locations across Ireland with more than 2,000 volunteers.
Light up for Samaritans Longest Night
Light up your company’s buildings, in green, for one night, the Longest Night of the year, December 21st.
Support Samaritans Ireland
Make a donation, fundraise, partner with us, or leave a gift in your will.
Our work in Ireland & Northern Ireland
We are committed to being an evidence-based organisation, developing policies and positions through extensive research rooted in lived experiences and a human rights basis.
Samaritans bring hope in difficult times
Calls to Samaritans' helpline in Ireland rose by more than 10% in 2022, with volunteers answering over 1,000 calls a day from people struggling to cope.
Volunteer for Samaritans
Find out more about how you can volunteer and start your journey to help turn someone’s life around.