Events

“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.

Join our community for a special evening celebrating the impact we’ve made together and honoring those who make our lifesaving work possible. Hear how Keynote Speaker Wendy Tomaiolo, a Samaritans volunteer and suicide loss survivor, found strength in belonging through Samaritans.

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

Join us for a paint-your-own-pottery night with Samaritans Suicide Grief Support. Losing someone to suicide can be an isolating experience. Samaritans offers survivors a chance to connect with others grieving a similar loss, share feelings that are not often understood, and heal together. This event offers a welcoming space to express yourself, honor memories of

Join fellow survivors of suicide loss for a documentary screening and social gathering to foster hope and community through their shared experience. Hosted in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Register Now