Charity launches email service as calls surge to over 625,000

Samaritans Ireland is hoping to reach even more people in need of emotional support through a new dedicated email address.

The new Ireland only email [e-mail] is being launched at a time when the charity is experiencing a surge in telephone calls.

Samaritans Ireland answered more than 625,000 calls for help last year and sent almost 25,000 text replies.