Limerick & Tipperary Samaritans is one of 13 branches in the Republic of Ireland that have been providing emotional support to anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair since opening its doors in 1975. It has over 130 trained volunteers, who come from all walks of life and who commit to keeping the helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Last year, 2015, Limerick & Tipperary Samaritans received over 70,000 contacts from people who needed someone to talk to and someone to listen.

Samaritans Vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We work to achieve this vision by making it our mission to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicide feelings and suicidal behaviour.

We achieve this by being available 24 hours a day to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

No-one in Limerick & Tipperary Samaritans gets paid. The Branch is run entirely by Volunteers and funded by the public.

Any donations will go towards keeping the helpline going - paying for Light & Heat, Insurance, Training, Advertising etc.

Apart from answering callers, we also go out to the community especially to the most vulnerable groups in society making people aware that the helpline exists and that it is there for everyone.

Your time as a volunteer or donation will help us in our efforts to achieve our Vision - that of a society where fewer people die by suicide.