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.
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
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 [...]
Meet the Samaritans 2018 Boston Marathon Team (Part 5)
With less than a week until Race Day, Samaritans 2018 Boston Marathon Team continues to ramp up both fundraising and training, with more than $115,000 raised toward our team goal of $145,000! The 14 dedicated individuals on this team are loss survivors, volunteers, and people that have benefited from our Helpline. They are taking on 26.2 miles to raise funds and support Samaritans’ programs and services. In our final Marathon highlight, check out our Q&A session with Samantha and Gretchen about the homestretch of their training.
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.