The 2022 report also highlighted that 9000 calls for help were answered from people in prisons
New figures show that Samaritans volunteers in Northern Ireland answered over 400 calls a day last year with nearly half of calls relating to mental health.
"We all need to allow ourselves and others permission to talk when we’re feeling sad or overwhelmed. That’s why the Samaritans’ message is so important. When someone knows that they are not alone, and that people are there to listen, it can make all the difference. It’s something to hold onto in the most difficult of times."
Volunteers spent 30,000 hours responding to calls for help and the average length of a phone call for emotional support just under 22 minutes. The Busiest day of the week was Tuesday and the busiest hour of the day was 8pm. "It has been a challenging time, but we are proud to say that Samaritans successfully navigated these difficulties and continued to provide essential support to those in need, 24 hours a day. We cannot thank our volunteers enough for their ongoing dedication to our callers."
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