Samaritans

Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors - Every Thursday
2026-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Losing 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 listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.
We understand that you may be unsure about discussing your loss in a virtual support group. Please review our Virtual SafePlace FAQs, which we hope will address any understandable concerns you may have about privacy and the dynamics of a virtual group.
This meeting is held:

Every Thursday
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET
After you register, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.

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Canton: In-Person SafePlace Meetings for Loss Survivors - Monthly
2026-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | 92 Pleasant St. Canton, MA 02021, 92 Pleasant St., Canton, MA, 02021, United States
Canton 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 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 listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.

Meetings are held:

Third Thursday of every month

7:00 – 8:30 pm ET

Canton Community Center, 92 Pleasant St. Canton, MA 02021

Samaritans SafePlace groups are open anyone, to regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, economic status and other diverse backgrounds.
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Holliston: In-Person SafePlace Meeting for Parents - Monthly
2026-09-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Ben Speaks Office, 360 Woodland St, 2nd Floor, Holliston, MA, 01746, United States
This monthly SafePlace support group offers a chance for parents and guardians to connect with others who understand the profound grief that comes with losing a child to suicide. This in-person meeting is offered in partnership with Ben Speaks, with support from the Parmenter Foundation.
SafePlace is not a professional therapy group, but rather a peer support group offering nonjudgmental listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.
Monthly meetings are held:

3rd Saturday of every month
11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET
Ben Speaks Office, 360 Woodland St, 2nd Floor, Holliston, MA 01746

Samaritans SafePlace groups are open anyone, to regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, economic status and other diverse backgrounds.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors - Every Tuesday
2026-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Losing 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 listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.
We understand that you may be unsure about discussing your loss in a virtual support group. Please review our Virtual SafePlace FAQs, which we hope will address any understandable concerns you may have about privacy and the dynamics of a virtual group.
This meeting is held:

Every Tuesday
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
After you register, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.

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Upton: In-Person SafePlace Meeting for Anyone - Monthly
2026-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | United Parish of Upton, 1 Church St, Upton, MA, 01568, United States
Losing 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 listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.
This meeting is held:

Last Tuesday of each month
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET
United Parish of Upton, 1 Church Street, Upton, MA 01568

Samaritans SafePlace groups are open anyone, to regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, economic status and other diverse backgrounds.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors - Every Wednesday
2026-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Losing 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 listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.
We understand that you may be unsure about discussing your loss in a virtual support group. Please review our Virtual SafePlace FAQs, which we hope will address any understandable concerns you may have about privacy and the dynamics of a virtual group.
This meeting is held:

Every Wednesday
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET
After you register, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.

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28th Annual Samaritans 5k, Ending Suicide Together
2026-09-26 08:00 - 13:00 | Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton, MA, United States
Join 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 Month to honor loved ones lost to suicide and reduce the stigma associated with mental health struggles.
Whether you walk, run, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence supports free, lifesaving programs —crisis services, community education, and support for those affected by suicide. Attend as an individual, start a team, or sign up as a volunteer.
Together, we can create a world without suicide.

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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Parents - Monthly
2026-10-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Losing a child to suicide is one of life’s most painful experiences. This 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 facilitated by trained volunteers who have lost a child to suicide.
SafePlace is not a professional therapy group, but rather a peer support group offering nonjudgmental listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.
Monthly meetings are held:

The first Thursday of every month
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET
After you register, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.

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Boston: In-Person SafePlace Meetings for Loss Survivors - Monthly
2026-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 | 6 Chestnut St, Boston MA 01208, 6 Chestnut St, Boston, MA, 01208, United States
Losing 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 listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.

Meetings are held:

First Wednesday of every month

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET

6 Chestnut St, Boston MA 01208

Samaritans SafePlace groups are open anyone, to regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, economic status and other diverse backgrounds.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors - Monthly on Saturday
2026-10-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Losing 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 listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.
We understand that you may be unsure about discussing your loss in a virtual support group. Please review our Virtual SafePlace FAQs, which we hope will address any understandable concerns you may have about privacy and the dynamics of a virtual group.
This meeting is held:

First Saturday of each month
10:00 am – 11:30 am ET
After you register, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.

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LGBTQ+ SafePlace Meeting - Monthly
2026-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
This SafePlace suicide grief support group is open to LGBTQ+ people who have lost someone to suicide and those who have lost an LGBTQ+ person. The group is led by LGBTQ+ facilitators who have experienced suicide loss.
Samaritans SafePlace meetings are groups of caring people who have someone one to suicide. Meetings provide a forum for suicide loss survivors to explore feelings not often understood by others.
SafePlace is not a professional therapy group, but rather a peer support group offering nonjudgmental listening, peer connection, and shared understanding. It offers a chance to share helpful resources, and to give and get support through the long process of grieving. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.
This monthly meeting is held:

2nd Tuesday of every month
7:00-8:30pm ET
Participants must be 18 or older.

Register to receive the Zoom meeting details.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Spouses and Partners – Monthly
2026-10-21 19:30 - 20:30
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
After you register, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.
