On Friday 14 October 2022, we celebrated 20 years of our Listeners scheme at Magilligan Prison.
As part of our commitment to reducing suicide, we train prisoners to provide emotional support to their peers, by becoming 'Listeners.'
We were joined are at the celebration by Justice Minister, Naomi Long; Samaritans Ireland Assistant Director, Mark Kennedy; and Gary Milling, Governor of Magilligan Prison, as well as some of our amazing volunteers.
We are so proud of our Listener service that helps to specially train prisoners, who are then able to offer confidential emotional support to their peers who may be struggling to cope or have suicidal feelings.
Read more at justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-praises-samaritans-life-saving-work-prisons
Justice Minister Naomi Long; Gary Milling, Governor of Magilligan Prison; Samaritans Ireland Assistant Director, Mark Kennedy
Cake celebrating Samaritans' Listener Scheme