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Lifelink/Samaritans Celebrates 50 Years Serving The Community
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 1:00 pm | Samaritans
In the last year alone, Lifelink/Samaritans volunteers have fielded more than 5,500 phone calls from people in need. And they’ve been there for those people for 50 years. Some callers are lonely or heartbroken, some are stressed about relationships ... More >>
‘Lend Me Your Ear’ – A Simple Act That Could Make A Big Difference After Cyclone Gabriel
Monday, 13 March 2023, 10:44 am | Samaritans
The long tail of Cyclone Gabriel is now playing out. The adrenalin has subsided, and the media has left town; people in affected areas now have to pick up the pieces. Many are tired, distressed, and despondent and are having to find the energy to deal ... More >>
Samaritans bridge time zones to provide support
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 11:26 am | Samaritans
New Zealand’s most established emotional support service is leveraging time zone differences in Tasmania and Western Australia to enhance Samaritans service to people needing support at any time of the day or night. More >>
Light a Candle for Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 1:15 pm | Samaritans
Samaritans is urging New Zealanders to light a candle in their window for World Suicide Prevention Day at 8pm on the 10th of September to show support for those affected by suicide. More >>
Help to reduce suicides in NZ – support Samaritans
Monday, 18 July 2011, 12:20 pm | Samaritans
Volunteer to support Samaritans of Wellington during its Annual Appeal and help to reduce the number of suicides in New Zealand. More >>
Samaritans celebrates Volunteer Awareness Week
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 9:35 am | Samaritans
Samaritans celebrates Volunteer Awareness Week Samaritans of Wellington is using Volunteer Awareness week to publicly thank its volunteers. In particular Samaritans would like to thank those who have been volunteering for Samaritans long term, in ... More >>
Appeal for more volunteers to help Earthquake Victims
Friday, 8 April 2011, 12:32 pm | Samaritans
Samaritans have seen a huge increase in calls over the past weeks due to the Christchurch Earthquake. More >>
