Samaritans Forest of Hope

What began as a beautiful sentiment has grown to become an important new initiative. One that helps keep our phone lines open for people struggling to cope. Supported by Coillte and the Tree Council of Ireland, by sponsoring a Native Irish tree planted in our Forest of Hope, you can become part of a community supporting Dublin Samaritans work, while at the same time being part of a positive environmentally sustainable project.

Let's grow a forest of hope together.

About Samaritans

We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we’re taking action to prevent the crisis.

We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And we encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives.

We offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.

In Prisons, schools and across our community, Samaritans are working with people who are going through a difficult time and training others to do the same.

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy, and Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide.

That’s why we work tirelessly to reach more people and make suicide prevention a priority.

Contact a Samaritan

Talk to us on the phone

Whatever you’re going through, call us free any time, 24/7, from any phone, on 116 123

What happens when you call us?

A volunteer will answer

If you phone us, we will answer with something like ‘’Samaritans, can I help you?’’

You talk, we listen

We listen to you and help you talk through Your concerns, worries and troubles.

We give you space to be yourself

We’ll focus on your thoughts and feelings, And may ask you questions to explore how you feel.

Whatever you’re going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for Free

Call 116 123

Write us an email

Sometimes writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you understand them better.

jo@samaritans.ie

It may take several days to get a response by email

Interested in becoming a Samaritan volunteer?

Be there for people who desperately need someone

What you get out of being a volunteer

Coillte and Tree Council of Ireland

Without the generosity and expertise of our partners, Coillte and the Tree Council of Ireland, our ‘Forest of Hope’ would not be possible.

Their commitment to Dublin Samaritans, and our mission to provide emotional support to anyone feeling overwhelmed, has seen Coillte providing over 1,000 trees so far at Glenmalure. By sponsoring a tree you will be enabling us to maintain our service, while at the same time delivering on  our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

When these trees are planted with Coillte’s guidance, they will grow and protect nature; and contribute to how we tackle climate change for years to come. So through your sponsorship and support, hope will become sustainable in the lives of those who need us; and for all who share our environment.

Sponsor a Tree