YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Do you feel sad, lonely, hopeless, or suicidal? We’re here to listen to you, 24 hours a day.
Samaritans works to prevent suicide and support those who have lost someone to suicide. Each year, 300+ volunteers answer more than 75,000 calls and text messages on our Helpline.
If you need to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, grieve the loss of a loved one to suicide, or learn how to help others in crisis, you can find support with us.
Upcoming Events
5K Run Walk for Suicide Prevention
September 29, 2018
OUR SERVICES
Samaritans provides life saving suicide prevention services throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest, and across Massachusetts. Our services are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.
“Thank you to Samaritans for saving lives. I am so grateful and wanted you to know what a difference you truly make.”
“Going to SafePlace is my life support. We have a common denominator — we can be there for each other.”
“This workshop opened my eyes to the fact that students want to be heard — but often we must ask and be direct about it.”
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Channeling grief to celebrate life at Samaritans 5K
Max Skinner, Captain of Team Thropic, lost his mother to suicide four years ago. Two years ago, he participated in his first Samaritans 5K to celebrate his mother’s life. Read more about Max’s story and how he’s preparing for his next go-round at the 5K.
Creating a culture of concern
Samaritans Council member Stew Chapin elaborates on the importance of finding causes that move you.
Youth Voices: Desmond
Desmond Herzfelder, a junior at Noble and Greenough School, struggled with his mental health in middle school, describing it as “an inability to experience happiness.”
Five years later, still Boston Strong
by Ron White, Chief Program Officer, Samaritans, Inc. A quilt hangs in the Samaritans office [...]
YOU CAN HELP PREVENT SUICIDE
Each day, thousands of people in Massachusetts struggle with loneliness, depression, and suicidal feelings. By supporting Samaritans as a volunteer or donor, you can give these people the caring, compassionate support they need.