Living Our Story After Suicide Loss: A One-Day Summit 2026
This summit invites long-term suicide loss survivors (5+ years) to explore how storytelling can foster connection, healing, and hope.
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Regis College 235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA, United States
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Boston Marathon 2026
Support Team Samaritans as they run 26.2 miles for suicide prevention. Each year, members of our community run the Boston Marathon and raise funds to support our lifesaving programs — crisis services, educational workshops, and suicide grief support.
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Breakfast for Hope 2026
Join us at our Breakfast for Hope, celebrating over 50 years of lifesaving impact and looking ahead to a future where every conversation counts.
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Cooking Through Grief
Third Space Kitchen 53 Winchester St, Newton, MA, United StatesA family-centered class designed to help children ages 5–12 and their caregivers explore feelings of suicide loss through the comforting act of cooking together. Share a meal, make something new, & connect with others on their grief journeys at a one‑night cooking class at Third Space Kitchen. This event is open to individuals and families,
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How Healthcare Professionals Can Promote Firearm Safety
Virtual - ZoomEvery day in Massachusetts, first responders help people in severe mental health and suicidal crises. In these moments, the right intervention can save a life.
This webinar equips law enforcement officers, social workers, and other first responders with practical strategies to effectively respond to mental health emergencies, including situations involving firearms.
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Beyond Policy: How Immigrant Status Impacts Mental Health
Virtual - ZoomEvery day in Massachusetts, first responders help people in severe mental health and suicidal crises. In these moments, the right intervention can save a life.
This webinar equips law enforcement officers, social workers, and other first responders with practical strategies to effectively respond to mental health emergencies, including situations involving firearms.
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LGBTQ+ SafePlace Meeting – Monthly
VirtualThis SafePlace suicide grief support group is open to LGBTQ+ people who have lost someone to suicide and those who have lost an LGBTQ+ person. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Spouses and Partners – Monthly
Suicide Grief Support for Partners and Spouses A group for anyone who has lost a partner to suicide, whether married or unmarried. All relationship types and LGBTQ+ individuals are welcome. Meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held: 3rd Wednesday of every month 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET
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Canton: In-Person SafePlace Meetings for Loss Survivors – Monthly
92 Pleasant St. Canton, MA 02021 92 Pleasant St., Canton, MA, United StatesCanton SafePlace meetings for anyone who has experienced a loss to suicide take place on every third Thursday of every month. These meetings offer a chance to suicide loss survivors to heal together in community. Losing someone to suicide is a painful and difficult experience. Samaritans SafePlace meetings provide a forum for suicide loss survivors
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Holliston: In-Person SafePlace Meeting for Parents – Monthly
Ben Speaks Office 360 Woodland St, 2nd Floor, Holliston, MA, United StatesThis monthly SafePlace support group offers a chance for parents to connect with others who understand the profound grief that comes with losing a child in this way. Meetings are held the third Saturday of every month.
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Upton: In-Person SafePlace Meeting for Anyone – Monthly
United Parish of Upton 1 Church St, Upton, MA, United StatesSamaritans SafePlace meetings provide a forum for suicide loss survivors to explore feelings not often understood by others. This meeting is held on the last Tuesday of each month. The group is open to people of any religious background.
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28th Annual Samaritans 5k, Ending Suicide Together
Artesani Park 1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton, MA, United StatesJoin us at the 28th Annual Samaritans 5K for a powerful morning of connection, reflection, and hope dedicated to ending suicide together. Each year this event brings our community together during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month to honor loved ones lost to suicide and reduce the stigma associated with mental health struggles. Whether you walk,
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For Youth, By Youth: The Power of Peer Mental Health Support
Virtual - Zoom“I have the chance to be the support I never received.”
That’s how one Hey Sam team member describes what it means to work on Samaritans’ peer-to-peer mental health textline for people up to age 24.
Since its launch in 2022, Hey Sam has held over 16,000 text conversations with young people feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or suicidal. Teenagers and young adults are trained to ask difficult questions and listen without judgment, small steps that can have a big impact on someone who is struggling.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Parents – Monthly
VirtualThis SafePlace support group provides a forum for parents and guardians who have lost a child to suicide to explore feelings not often understood by others. Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors – Monthly on Saturday
VirtualSafePlace is a peer support group offering nonjudgmental listening, peer connection, and shared understanding for those who have lost someone to suicide. Meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors – Every Tuesday
VirtualSafePlace meetings provide suicide loss survivors a forum to explore feelings not often understood by others.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors – Every Wednesday
VirtualSamaritans SafePlace meetings provide a forum for suicide loss survivors to explore feelings not often understood by others.
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Boston: In-Person SafePlace Meetings for Loss Survivors – Monthly
6 Chestnut St, Boston MA 01208 6 Chestnut St, Boston, MA, United StatesLosing someone to suicide is a painful and difficult experience. Samaritans SafePlace meetings provide a forum for suicide loss survivors to explore feelings not often understood by others. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers who have lost someone to suicide. SafePlace is not a professional therapy group, but rather a peer support group offering nonjudgmental
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors – Every Thursday
VirtualSafePlace meetings provide suicide loss survivors nonjudgmental listening, peer support, and shared understanding.
