Creating a World Without Suicide
Every 11 minutes, a person dies by suicide in the United States, with each loss creating a ripple effect across families and communities. We don’t have to accept suicide as inevitable. We all have a role to play in preventing suicide and building better mental health.
At Samaritans, we help people find hope through our crisis services, educational programs, and support groups. We aim to provide an accessible, compassionate connection for every person who needs one.
Together, we can create a world without suicide, one connection at a time.
Samaritans’ Impact Since 1974
>3.5
million calls and texts answered
24,000
suicide loss survivors supported
200,000
people educated in preventing suicide
6,500
volunteers trained to provide compassionate support
Real People, Real Stories
Samaritans’ impact is much bigger than a number. It’s what happens for each individual who finds hope through our services, like the many suicide loss survivors and helpline callers who’ve bravely shared their stories in our blog. Hear from them directly and learn what is making a difference, every day, in the Samaritans community.
“I am so deeply grateful to have found Samaritans during my grief journey. A little bit of peace fills me each time I visit with my Zoom group family.”
Suicide loss Survivor
An Increasingly Urgent Mission
Right now, people need Samaritans more than ever. With social services being cut and historically marginalized groups under attack, each day, we hear from people who are deeply stressed and in need of support.
Suicide does not impact all communities in the same way. Youth, the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and individuals in certain professions are at higher risk, as are people who’ve lost someone to suicide. That’s why Samaritans has developed suicide prevention programs with and for the communities that need us most. And that’s why we’re expanding our reach in a time when many organizations have been forced to cut back.
Learn more about how Samaritans is meeting this moment in our 2025 Annual Report.
