Lifesaving Support, 24/7
Samaritans provides lifesaving suicide prevention services to all who need support in Greater Boston and beyond.
Each day, Samaritans staff and volunteers answer hundreds of calls and texts from people in crisis or in need of a compassionate connection. We also offer support groups for those affected by suicide and training that helps schools and communities prevent suicide.
Together, we’re creating a world without suicide, one connection at a time.
Samaritans Suicide Prevention Services
Samaritans offers lifesaving suicide prevention services, educational workshops, and survivor support groups in Massachusetts and across the United States. Our services are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.
Our Impact in 2025
125,170
empathetic connections across all programs
9,015
crisis calls and texts answered per month
14,506
people educated in preventing suicide
Samaritans History & Mission
Founded in 1974 by Monica Dickens, Samaritans, Inc., is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that follows the principles of befriending established by Samaritans in the United Kingdom. While Samaritans offices across the world share a common suicide prevention mission and philosophy, we each operate independently.
Our Vision:
A world without suicide.
Our Mission:
We prevent suicide and offer hope and support to those affected.
Our Values
We act ethically to each other, to the community, and in service to our mission.
We listen without judgment, creating an environment where all emotions and experiences can be shared.
We strive to create a warm, caring community in which everyone feels welcomed, valued, accepted, and supported.
We endeavor to reflect the diverse community we serve and enable access to services regardless of identity, beliefs, or circumstances.
We honor the courage it takes to seek help, and we pledge to talk openly about mental health.
We help people in need and those supporting others find hope through our unwavering presence and support services.
Questions?
Please reach out if you have a question about Samaritans programs, events, or another aspect of our work. Note: Our contact form is not monitored for crisis response.
