A Gathering of Healing and Support for Suicide Loss Survivors
At this open event, loss survivors and other members of the Samaritans community come together to connect, find support, and honor loved ones lost to suicide.
Registration for the 2026 Annual Memorial is now open.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
12:00-4:00 pm ET
40 St Thomas More Rd
Corcoran Commons Building, Corcoran Heights Room
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Sharing Memories at the Event
You are invited to bring a framed photograph of your loved one to display on the memorial table during the event.
At this time, submissions to the program book are closed. During the Memorial, audience members who have not submitted a reading will be invited to share brief remarks after the last reading.
Transportation & Parking Information
The event will be held at the Corcoran Heights Room in the Corcoran Commons Building on the Boston College Chestnut Hill campus.
View a map of campus with directions to the venue — enter from Campanella Way.
By public transportation: Take the MBTA Green Line B to the Boston College stop. Cross Commonwealth Ave and take Fr. Herlihy Dr to get on campus. Turn right on to Campanella Way to get to the Corcoran Commons building. There will be signs pointing you in the correct direction.
By car: Parking is available for $10 at the Commonwealth Ave Parking Garage located at 40 St Thomas More Rd.
Information for Virtual Participants
The 2026 Annual Memorial will be streamed virtually on Zoom. Register to receive the link.
The Zoom link and other information about the virtual program will be sent out closer to the date of the event. If you have any questions, please contact events@samaritanshope.org.
Register for the 2026 Annual Memorial
Samaritans 2026 Annual Memorial
Questions about the Annual Memorial?
Contact our Grief Support Services team.
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Hear the Journeys of Suicide Loss Survivors
While a loss from suicide can be an incredibly isolating experience, many people have walked this path before. At Samaritans, there is a community of loss survivors who understands your pain.
