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Webinar: Building Safer Communities
Join our webinar during Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month Register Now Every year, over 250 people die by gun violence in Massachusetts. More than half of these deaths are suicides—that's enough to fill two subway cars on the MBTA Red Line. Behind each of these deaths is a devastated family and a grieving
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27th Annual Samaritans 5K
Artesani Park 1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton, MA, United StatesJoin us at the 27th Annual Samaritans 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention to honor loved ones lost to suicide and help ensure that no one struggles alone. Each year, our community comes together during Suicide Prevention Month for this powerful day of connection, reflection, and hope. Register at samaritans5k.org.
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2025 Community Gathering on Suicide Prevention: Samaritans Annual Meeting
PwC Atrium 101 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin our annual meeting to connect with the Samaritans community and learn how the Every Conversation Counts campaign is helping Samaritans reach more people, improve through innovation, and strengthen our team and impact. Keynote Speaker: Kyle Anagnos, Samaritans Marathon Runner Light food & refreshments provided. Registration required. Please RSVP by Sunday, October 5.
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TCS New York City Marathon
Join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025 to cheer on our amazing Team Samaritans for the TCS New York City Marathon! This will be our 5th year running in NYC and all proceeds help fund Samaritans’ life saving services, including our 24/7 Helpline, suicide prevention workshops, and grief support services
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Man Up, Speak Out: Real Talk About Men’s Mental Health
Virtual - ZoomMen are nearly 4x more likely to die by suicide than women, yet they are less likely to seek mental health support. This webinar will explore unique approaches to raise awareness and encourage open conversation through film, community building, and peer support. Panelists will discuss social pressures and cultural expectations that create barriers to talking
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Healing Strides for Young Adults
Where: Charles River Esplanade, Boston, MA (specific location to be shared after registration)Navigating early adulthood can be challenging. If you have lost a loved one to suicide, it can be even harder. Our Healing Strides walking group offers a safe space for young professionals, graduate students, and other young adults in Boston to honor those we've lost while moving forward one step at a time. This fall,
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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. This event is for Survivors of Suicide Loss only.
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Responding With Care: First Responder Strategies for Mental Health Crises
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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Annual Memorial 2026
Corcoran Heights Room Boston College 140 Commonswealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MAJoin our Annual Memorial to honor loved ones lost to suicide. At this open event, loss survivors and other members of the Samaritans community come together to connect, find support,
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Grief Recovery Method for Suicide Loss
March 31- May 19, 7:00-8:30pm After a suicide death, grief can be isolating, confusing, and leave you feeling stuck. Samaritans is offering a Grief Recovery Method® group specifically for suicide loss survivors. This closed support group
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Living Our Story After Suicide Loss: A One-Day Summit 2026
Regis College 235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA, United StatesThis summit invites long-term suicide loss survivors (5+ years) to explore how storytelling can foster connection, healing, and hope.
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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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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 —
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors – Every Thursday
VirtualSafePlace meetings provide suicide loss survivors nonjudgmental listening, peer support, and shared understanding.
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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.
