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Stigma of self-harm impacts on everyday life - Samaritans Ireland research
New research from Samaritans Ireland has found the stigma towards people who self-harm can impact on their ability to rent an apartment, find a job or enter a new relationship.
- 30th March 2023
- Press release
- Ireland
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Over 140 buildings light up for Samaritans Longest Night
A staggering 140 heritage sites, public buildings and companies joined a national campaign to raise awareness of Samaritans in Ireland this Christmas.
- 22nd December 2022
- Press release
- Ireland
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Samaritans urging anyone in need this Christmas to reach out
Samaritans will mark the Longest Night of the year to remind those struggling to cope that its helpline is open during their darkest hours this Christmas.
- 20th December 2022
- Press release
- Ireland
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Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird to extend his 'hand of friendship' to Samaritans and raise awareness of its life-saving work
Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird has revealed he plans to extend his 'hand of friendship' to Samaritans for its life-saving work.
- 19th October 2022
- Press release
- Ireland
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Samaritans and Irish Prison Service mark 20 years of peer-to-peer prison Listener scheme
Samaritans and Irish Prison Service run peer support programme supports people in prison who may be feeling distress or despair or feeling suicidal
- 12th October 2022
- Ireland
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Samaritans volunteers festival ready for Electric Picnic
Samaritans volunteers will be at Electric Picnic this weekend to offer emotional support to anyone in need.
- 30th August 2022
- Press release
- Ireland
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Samaritans in Ireland urge public to 'Talk to Us' if they need support during Samaritans Awareness Month
Public reminded Samaritans volunteers are here around the clock to offer a listening ear to anyone who is struggling to cope.
- 1st July 2022
- Press release
- Ireland
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Samaritans Ireland put callers and volunteers at heart of new five-year plan
Samaritans Ireland has launched a new five-year national plan which aims to ensure fewer lives are lost to suicide across the island of Ireland.
- 6th June 2022
- Ireland