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Minister launches Samaritans freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia
Ireland's Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia.
- 18th January 2021
- Press release
- News story
- Ireland
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Great British Bake Off's Laura Adlington rallies the nation to stay connected this winter
Baking queen kicks off Samaritans Brew Monday encouraging people to have a virtual chat and a cuppa with people they care about
- 18th January 2021
- England
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Staying connected over a virtual cuppa for Brew Monday
Samaritans Scotland and Bake Off's Laura Adlington are encouraging people to reach out to others and connect over a virtual cuppa to help beat the winter blues
- 18th January 2021
- Press release
- Scotland
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Samaritans Cymru calls for urgent action to improve support for people who self-harm
The charity warns that people in Wales are facing barriers to receiving timely and appropriate support for their self-harm.
- 7th January 2021
- Press release
- Wales
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President Michael D Higgins pays tribute to Samaritans this Christmas
President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has paid tribute to Samaritan volunteers for their profound and positive impact on many lives, often making the difference between life and death.
- Ireland
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Landmarks and buildings across Ireland illuminate for Samaritans’ Longest Night
Samaritans tell callers ‘we’re there for you during your darkest hours’ this Christmas.
- 22nd December 2020
- Press release
- Ireland
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Samaritans responds to the Government's new online harms announcement
Samaritans responds to the Government's online harms announcement
- 15th December 2020
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Christmas without family tops concerns for Samaritans callers
Being separated from family and loved ones over the Christmas period is one of the biggest concerns facing callers to Samaritans, the charity has revealed.
- 15th December 2020
- Press release
- Ireland