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.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
2:00-5:30 pm ET
Corcoran Heights Room
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA
Memorial Photos at the Event
You are invited to bring a framed photograph of your loved one to display on the memorial table during the event.
Presentations and Program Book Submissions
Submit a memory of your loved one for our program book. You also have the option to read your submission aloud at the ceremony, or have someone from Samaritans read it for you. The program book submission deadline is closed but registration for the Annual Memorial is still open.
Transportation & Parking Information
The event will be held at the Corcoran Heights Room on the Boston College Chestnut Hill campus. View a map of campus with directions to the Corcoran Commons building and Commonwealth Ave Parking Garage.
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 directional 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 2025 Annual Memorial will be streamed virtually on Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link. If you have not received it or encounter any other technical issues, please contact marketing@samaritanshope.org.
Questions about the Annual Memorial?
Contact our Grief Support Services team.
“Please know it means the world to families like mine who have suffered a terrible loss. Samaritans has truly made a difference to our family and so many others, and for that we are beyond grateful. You have done a wonderful job. Thank you for always going above and beyond, the world needs more people like you.”
Suicide Loss Survivor
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.
