Some things you may not know about Life in Northern Ireland
- Each year, 285 people take their own life (based on 3 year average, 2008 - 2010)
- In this age range there are 5 times more men than women who die
- In recent years the predominant method used, by both men and women, was hanging: In the case of men the figure is 65%
- There are 8 branches of Samaritans always available to listen to those who feel that life no longer has meaning or purpose
For more information about suicide and the work of Samaritans you can download our Information resource Pack
Belfast Samaritans what do their volunteers offer?
- For 50 years they have been giving unhurried confidential emotional support
- The support is available 24 hours/day every day
- We can be contacted in a variety of ways - telephone, in person, email, SMS or by letter
- last year they gave over 20,000 hours
Where are you and how can I get there?
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- If you would like to call in person our door is open from 9am until 10pm every day
- A map of our location can be seen by clicking here
- Belfast Branch is located in Wellesley Avenue, Belfast which runs between Malone and Lisburn Road
- The branch is located behind Methodist College and close to Queen's University
- Translink metro bus services
serve the area and stop close to either end of Wellesley Avenue:
- Metro services 8B and 8C via Malone Road
- All Metro
route 9 services via Lisburn Road