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SUMMARY:Breakfast for Hope 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Westin Copley Place for Breakfast for Hope!\nMay 19\, 2022 program at 8:00 a.m.\, with networking starting at 7:30 a.m.\nOur annual Breakfast for Hope showcases our lifesaving services while raising vital funds for suicide prevention. For more than 600 guests\, there is no better way to appreciate the impact Samaritans has on the lives of others and the hope we bring to our community. \nJoin us on Thursday\, May 19th for our annual Breakfast for Hope! This year’s program will focus on how we can and need to break the stigma of suicide and mental health starting at our youngest and most vulnerable ages. Learn about how you can help save lives and support our mission and programs\, which are needed now more than ever. \nFor more information or to register\, please visit www.BreakfastforHope.org.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/breakfast-for-hope-2022/
LOCATION:The Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:breakfast for hope,fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Upton: In-Person SafePlace Meeting for Anyone - Monthly
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSafePlace 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. \nThis meeting is held: \n\nLast Tuesday of each month\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET\nUnited Parish of Upton\, 1 Church Street\, Upton\, MA 01568\n\nSamaritans 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. \nRSVP
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/in-person-safeplace-meeting-for-anyone-monthly/2022-09-09/
LOCATION:United Parish of Upton\, 1 Church St\, Upton\, MA\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220927
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SUMMARY:5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 24\, 2022\nArtesani Park\, Brighton\, MA\nRegistration at 8:00am; Race Start at 10:00am\nThe 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention is Samaritans’ largest annual event. More than 2\,500 runners\, walkers\, volunteers\, and spectators gather together in celebration of life. The 5K provides an important sense of community for suicide loss survivors and creates a space for us to remember our loved ones lost to suicide. You can be a part of this incredible day. \nAll proceeds help fund Samaritans’ lifesaving services\, including our 24/7 Helpline\, suicide prevention workshops\, and grief support services for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Because of events like the 5K\, Samaritans is able to make these vital services available to the community free of charge.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/5k-run-walk-for-suicide-prevention-2022/
LOCATION:Artesani Park\, 1255 Soldiers Field Rd\, Brighton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:fundraiser
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
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SUMMARY:TCS New York City Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, November 6\, 2022 to cheer on our amazing #TeamSamaritans2022 for the TCS New York City Marathon! This will be our 3rd 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.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/tcs-new-york-city-marathon-2022/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:fundraiser
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230102T203000
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CREATED:20251212T215244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T215719Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Parents - Monthly
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSafePlace 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. \nMonthly meetings are held: \n\nThe first Thursday of every month\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET\nAfter you register\, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.\n\nRSVP
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-safeplace-meeting-for-parents-monthly-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for Hope 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Breakfast for Hope\, held each spring\, is an opportunity to gather as a community and showcase our lifesaving programs and services.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/breakfast-for-hope-2023/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:breakfast for hope,fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Unwind! With Hey Sam
DESCRIPTION:As the school year wraps up and summer begins\, this is a chance to unwind and take care of yourself. Come hang out with friends\, meet new people\, and get creative! There will be art activities (curated and led by Artists for Humanity youth artists)\, games\, food\, giveaways\, and music. This event is brought to you by Hey Sam\, Samaritans’ peer-to-peer mental health support text line for people up to age 24. \nUnwind! With Hey Sam \nJune 21\, 2023\, 5-9 pm \n@ Artists for Humanity\, 100 W\, 2nd Street\, Boston\, MA \nThis location is ADA compliant. \n\nRegister Now\n\n  \nGetting There: \nArtists for Humanity is accessible by bus or from Broadway station on the Red Line. If you need financial assistance for transportation\, please let us know on your registration form. \nFAQ – Can I come if I am over 24? \nYes\, folks who are over 24 years old are welcome to join in the fun and invite teens and young adults in your family to hang out and learn about Hey Sam! \nPlease Note: \nAt this event\, photos/videos will be taken. If you would like to opt out of having your likeness used by Samaritans/Hey Sam in photographs\, videos\, or other digital media\, without payment or other consideration\, you will be able to do so when checking in to the event.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/unwind-with-hey-sam/
LOCATION:Artists for Humanity\, 100 W\, 2ND Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02127\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T140000
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention through Gun Safety
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, about 48\,000 people (more than twice the seating capacity of TD Garden) died due to firearms in the U.S. – an all-time high. More than half of those deaths were suicides. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month and in response to escalating gun violence in the U.S.\, panelists from DeeDee’s Cry\, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence\, the MGH Center for Gun Violence Prevention\, and Samaritans will discuss connections between access to firearms and suicide risk. Attendees will learn to recognize warning signs of suicide\, hear about current firearm safety policy in Massachusetts\, and discover future directions for advocacy on these issues in Massachusetts. \nThis Zoom webinar is free and open to the public. The program will be recorded and sent to all who register. \n\nRegister Now\n\n  \nPanelists: \nToy Burton\, Founder and Executive Director\, DeeDee’s Cry \nGretchen Fischer Felopulos\, Ph.D.\, Education/Training Lead\, MGH Center for Gun Violence Prevention \nKacy C. Maitland\, LICSW\, Chief Clinical Officer\, Samaritans \nRuth Zakarin\, Executive Director\, Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/suicide-prevention-through-gun-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230926
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SUMMARY:Annual 5K for Suicide Prevention 2023
DESCRIPTION:Each September\, more than 1\,000 people attend our 5K to connect with our community\, remember loved ones we have lost to suicide\, and raise critical funds that support our free lifesaving services.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/5k-run-walk-for-suicide-prevention-2023/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T203000
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SUMMARY:Pathways for Hope: Navigating Suicide Prevention Together
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, almost 50\,000 American died by suicide – more than the entire population of Watertown\, MA. September is Suicide Prevention Month\, and we invite you to join us at the Watertown Public Library to learn how you can take action to prevent suicide. Debra Smith\, Watertown resident\, lawyer\, and author will share her story as a suicide loss survivor and the services that helped her navigate her grief. Sarah Eknaian\, MSCJ\, LCSW\, of the Newton Police Department\, will share crisis resources that are available in communities throughout Massachusetts. James McCauley\, LICSW\, of Riverside Trauma Center\, will give an overview of mental health support services for communities and individuals impacted by traumatic events. Max Copans of Samaritans\, a Massachusetts-based suicide prevention organization\, will review warning signs of suicide and teach attendees how to approach conversations with loved ones who might be struggling.  \nThis program is free and open to the public. The panel is organized and hosted by Debbie Smith. Refreshments will be provided by Watertown Savings Bank. \n  \nIf you are struggling\, worried about a loved one\, or would like emotional support\, call or text 988\, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Samaritans will answer the call.   \nPanelists: \nDebra L. Smith\, J.D.\, is an attorney with nearly four decades of experience practicing law and a Justice of the Peace from Watertown\, MA. Ms. Smith\, a loss survivor\, is the author of My John\, I Was His Sunshine\, about the loss of her significant other of 10 years\, with the objective to save the lives of others.  Ten percent of the sales of each book will be donated to Samaritans and other suicide prevention nonprofits.  \nSarah Eknaian\, MSCJ\, LCSW\, is a co-response clinician with the Newton Police Department. Sarah has been working as a clinician with law enforcement for 7 years. In her role\, Sarah co-responds with police to mental health crises and completes post-overdose follow ups. Sarah is part of a larger group of clinicians that work embedded in police departments throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an additional resource for law enforcement’s response to behavioral health and substance use related calls for service. \nJames McCauley\, LICSW\, is the Co-Founder and Assistant Program Director of Riverside Trauma Center at Riverside Community Care. Jim provides mental health support for schools\, workplaces\, and communities affected by traumatic events. He has consulted with numerous schools and communities in Massachusetts and New England on trauma responses. \nMax Copans is the Coordinator for Community Education and Outreach at Samaritans\, a Massachusetts-based suicide prevention organization. Through its community education programming\, Samaritans offers free suicide prevention workshops to schools\, workplaces\, and community organizations so that anyone can learn how to support those who are struggling. Samaritans also operates a 24/7 Helpline for those in crisis\, a text line for teens and young adults\, and grief support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. For nearly 50 years\, Samaritans has offered its services free of charge to all who need them.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/pathways-for-hope-navigating-suicide-prevention-together/
LOCATION:Watertown Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472
CATEGORIES:suicide prevention workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000
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SUMMARY:2023 Samaritans Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Samaritans community gathers for our Annual Meeting to discuss our strategic vision and share highlights from the previous year. At the 2023 meeting\, we will share highlights from Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1\, 2022 to June 30\, 2023)\, an executive report from Kathleen C. Marchi\, Samaritans President & CEO\, and personal stories from guest speakers. This event is free and open to anyone in the Samaritans community\, including board and council members\, donors\, volunteers\, community partners\, and those who use our services. \n\nRSVP Now\n\n  \nThis event will be held at Artists for Humanity from 6pm to 8pm. Light fare and refreshments will be served. \nGetting There\nThe Annual Meeting will take place at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter\, 100 W 2nd St\, Boston\, MA 02127. You can walk to Artists for Humanity from the Broadway T Station or pay to park in the nearby Channel Center Parking Garage at 116 West First Street\, Boston\, MA 02127. Parking at Channel Center Garage is $14.00 for those entering after 5pm. \nAbout Artists for Humanity \nArtists for Humanity (AFH) is built on the philosophy that engagement in the creative process is a powerful force for social change\, and that creative entrepreneurship is a productive and life-changing opportunity for young people. AFH is one of the largest on-site employers of Boston young people\, with hundreds of teens employed as artists and designers each year during critical out-of-school hours. Having a job at AFH enhances a teen’s future earning potential\, employability and inspires advanced education and training.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/2023-samaritans-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Artists for Humanity\, 100 W\, 2ND Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02127\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
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SUMMARY:TCS New York City Marathon 2023
DESCRIPTION:We are in awe of the dedicated individuals who represent Samaritans in the TCS New York City Marathon\, raising awareness and funds for suicide prevention.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/tcs-new-york-city-marathon-2023/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T130000
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SUMMARY:Suicide Grief 101
DESCRIPTION:Responding to suicide loss and grief in the community with best practices\, research\, and empathy.\nHaving someone in our lives die by suicide can be one of life’s most painful experiences. The feelings of loss\, sadness\, loneliness\, and even anger experienced after any death are often elevated in suicide grief. Conversations and reflections in this workshop will include:  \n– Defining grief\n– Understanding suicide\n– Reflections on grief from a suicide loss\n– Strategies to support yourself\, others\, and your community\, after a loss to suicide  \nThe program will be recorded and sent to all who register. \nThis program is made possible with funding from The Parmenter Foundation. \nRegister Now\n \n  \nSpeaker \n Steven J. Karaiskos\, Ph.D. \nFounder of Elpis Consulting\, Coaching\, & Community Building\nVeteran Educator & Well-being Advocate\n \n  \nSteven is an educator and emotion scientist\, a leader in the development of whole child emotional well-being\, an advocate for educator well-being\, an activist for suicide prevention/awareness & grief\, and a dynamic and creative community builder. \nA veteran educator with over 23 years of experience\, Steven has taught for public and independent schools at every grade level including Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten\, middle school & high school as well as supporting college/university students and adult learners. Steven is the Founder of Elpis Consulting\, Coaching\, & Community Building established to help schools\, communities\, and organizations cultivate restorative environments rooted in fostering hope toward organizational health\, community well-being\, and individual thriving. Additionally\, he facilitates peer grief support groups for those who have had a loss to suicide and is the program director as well on the Board for The Kita Center – a restorative community honoring the lived experience of those impacted by suicide that includes the signature program Camp Kita – a nonprofit summer camp providing support for young people\, ages 8-17\, who have lost a loved one to suicide. Steven is a consultant with Sea Change Mentoring supporting international schools to ensure that both students and staff have the skills to build relationships and provide safe\, inclusive\, and equitable learning environments for relationships to thrive. \nA loss to suicide survivor himself\, Steven earned his Ph.D. in Psychology\, lives in Providence\, RI\, enjoys writing and Tai Chi\, and was most recently the Senior Director of Community Education & Outreach with Samaritans\, Inc.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/grief-101/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20250325T154557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T182015Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors - Every Thursday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSafePlace 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. \nWe 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. \nThis meeting is held: \n\nEvery Thursday\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET\nAfter you register\, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-safeplace-meeting-for-loss-survivors-every-thursday/2023-12-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20230511T145650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T153726Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Memorial 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the Samaritans Annual Memorial to honor loved ones lost to suicide. Come together with loss survivors and other members of the Samaritans community to connect\, find support\, and share memories.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/annual-memorial-2024/
LOCATION:Arlington Street Church\, 351 Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02116
CATEGORIES:fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T123000
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CREATED:20240119T194428Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Grief from Suicide: From Surviving to Thriving
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Path Forward after the Loss of a Child to Suicide\nLosing a child of any age to suicide is devastating. This free workshop offers a supportive\, judgement-free space for parents and guardians who have lost a child to suicide to come together\, reflect\, and heal with others who understand the complex emotions associated with such a profound loss. \nThis workshop will include discussions on: \n\n– Grief and the complexities of suicide loss\n– Caring for ourselves and our families\n– Telling our stories\n– Building resilience\n\nThis program is made possible with funding from The Parmenter Foundation. \nThis program has reached its capacity of 15 participants. You are welcome to sign up for the waitlist at the link below. \nSign Up for the Waitlist\n \n  \nSpeaker \n Steven J. Karaiskos\, Ph.D. \nFounder of Elpis Consulting\, Coaching\, & Community Building\nVeteran Educator & Well-being Advocate\n \n  \nSteven is an educator and emotion scientist\, a leader in the development of whole child emotional well-being\, an advocate for educator well-being\, an activist for suicide prevention/awareness & grief\, and a dynamic and creative community builder. \nA veteran educator with over 23 years of experience\, Steven has taught for public and independent schools at every grade level including Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten\, middle school & high school as well as supporting college/university students and adult learners. Steven is the Founder of Elpis Consulting\, Coaching\, & Community Building established to help schools\, communities\, and organizations cultivate restorative environments rooted in fostering hope toward organizational health\, community well-being\, and individual thriving. Additionally\, he facilitates peer grief support groups for those who have had a loss to suicide and is the program director as well on the Board for The Kita Center – a restorative community honoring the lived experience of those impacted by suicide that includes the signature program Camp Kita – a nonprofit summer camp providing support for young people\, ages 8-17\, who have lost a loved one to suicide. Steven is a consultant with Sea Change Mentoring supporting international schools to ensure that both students and staff have the skills to build relationships and provide safe\, inclusive\, and equitable learning environments for relationships to thrive. \nA loss to suicide survivor himself\, Steven earned his Ph.D. in Psychology\, lives in Providence\, RI\, enjoys writing and Tai Chi\, and was most recently the Senior Director of Community Education & Outreach with Samaritans\, Inc.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/parent-grief/
LOCATION:The Parmenter Foundation Office\, 260 Boston Post Rd STE 5\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 50 Years of Human Connection and\nLifesaving Suicide Prevention Work\nMonday April 1\, 2024 at the Grand Staircase\, Massachusetts State House\nFeaturing keynote speaker Governor Maura Healey\nSince 1974\, Samaritans has helped millions of people in Massachusetts find hope when they are struggling with their mental health or grieving a loss to suicide. Join us at the State House to advocate for Samaritans\, celebrate our 50 years of impact\, and support our request for state funding in FY25. \nProgram Overview\n9:30am – Coffee and Networking \n10:30am – Speaking program featuring: \n\nKeynote speaker Governor Maura Healey\nSecretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh\nMA Senator Becca Rausch\nMA Representative Ted Philips\nSamaritans CEO & President Kathleen C. Marchi\nSamaritans Chief Clinical Officer Kacy Maitland\nHey Sam Team Member Arnetia Jean\n\nMeet with your legislators to advocate for Samaritans\nMeet briefly with your state representatives and senators while you are at the State House on April 1. Thank your legislators for their past support\, ask them to continue funding lifesaving suicide prevention work\, and discuss why Samaritans is important to you. We will provide a brief script and materials for you to deliver. \nPlease RSVP by March 29. \n\nRSVP\n\n  \nGetting There\nYou can find information about how to get to the State House by foot\, MBTA\, or car at the State House website. \nThe State House entrance on Beacon Street will be closed on Monday\, April 1. Use the Ashburton Park Entrance at 122 Bowdoin Street. This entrance is handicap accessible. There are security checkpoints at all entrances\, so please plan to arrive early. \nAfter you go through security\, take the elevator to the second floor. Our event will take place at the foot of the Grand Staircase on the second floor. \nLegislative Visits\nWhen you arrive at the Grand Staircase\, check in at our resource table to let a staff member know you are here and that you signed up to do a legislator visit. They will give you instructions on where to go to speak with your legislator\, talking points for you to discuss with your legislator\, and a packet of information to leave behind. \nLegislator visits will occur beginning at 11:30 am following the speaking program. Some legislators have requested to confirm meetings with their constituents. You may receive email communication from Charles Group Consulting on behalf of Samaritans to confirm your legislator visit.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T172740Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Marathon 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our Boston Marathon® team raises more than $150\,000 each year. We are so proud of the dedicated individuals who take on this challenge to raise awareness and vital funds for suicide prevention.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/boston-marathon-2024/
LOCATION:Newton\, MA\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20240131T185809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T151638Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for Hope 2024
DESCRIPTION:In 1974\, the first American branch of Samaritans was founded in Boston to offer people a place to share their mental health struggles without judgement. Fifty years later\, Samaritans continues to help people find hope every day. \nJoin us at our annual Breakfast for Hope to take part in our mission to prevent suicide and support those affected by it. \n7:00 am – Registration & Networking \n8:00 am – Program Begins \n  \nGet Tickets
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/breakfast-for-hope-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Boston Park Plaza\, 50 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA\, 02116
CATEGORIES:breakfast for hope
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20250325T155133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T181958Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors - Every Wednesday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSafePlace 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. \nWe 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. \nThis meeting is held: \n\nEvery Wednesday\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET\nAfter you register\, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/new-time-virtual-safeplace-meeting-for-loss-survivors-every-wednesday/2024-07-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20251029T200144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200517Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ SafePlace Meeting - Monthly
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSamaritans 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. \nSafePlace 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. \nThis monthly meeting is held: \n\n3nd Tuesday of every month\n7:00-8:30pm ET\nParticipants must be 18 or older.\n\nRegister to receive the Zoom meeting details. \nRegister Now
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/lgbtq-safeplace-meeting-monthly-2/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20240823T145215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T134852Z
UID:10000204-1725994800-1726000200@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ SafePlace Meeting
DESCRIPTION:To better serve our community\, we are launching a new virtual SafePlace meeting for the LGBTQ+ community. This peer-led support group is led by LGBTQ+ facilitators who have experienced suicide loss. The group is open to LGBTQ+ people who have lost someone to suicide and those who have lost an LGBTQ+ person. Participants must be 18 or older. \nStarting September 10\, 2024\, meetings will be held: \n\n2nd Tuesday of every month\n7:00-8:30pm ET\n\nRegister to receive the Zoom meeting details. \nRegister Now
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/lgbtq-safeplace-meeting/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20240827T141109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T184856Z
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SUMMARY:Be the Connection
DESCRIPTION:Be the Connection: Understanding and Preventing Suicide\nIn Massachusetts\, one person dies by suicide every 15 hours. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in September\, join Samaritans and a panel of local experts for a discussion on mental health awareness in Boston. Learn about local resources\, including programs designed to support communities of color. Find out how you can be the connection to support someone who is struggling. Explore ways to start important conversations about suicide to reduce the stigma around mental health in our city. Together\, we can create a world without suicide.  \nFeatured Panelists:\n \n\nDr. Brandy Brooks is the Executive Director of Boston’s Higher Ground\, a nonprofit focused on improving outcomes in education\, housing\, and health for children and families in Roxbury\, Dorchester\, and Mattapan. \nLakisha Renee Austin\, LICSW\, MBA\, MSW\, is a certified life coach with over 20 years of experience helping people achieve professional and personal goals. She is the CEO and founder of Resiliency and Optimism Changes Lives Therapeutic Coaching Services LLC. She is the curator of Conversation with Coach LA radio show/podcast\, self-care events\, and her signature coaching programs BET on SELF\, and The F.E.M.E. project. \nKathy Kim is a community activist and the daughter of the late Mr. Kim of Alpha & Omega\, a sneaker store in Roxbury founded in 1977. She is also a board member of Haley House\, a local nonprofit that addresses housing and food insecurity. \nRuthzee Louijeune is serving her second term as City Councilor At-Large and unanimously elected as Boston City Council President\, is a grounded\, thoughtful\, and inclusive leader. A dedicated public servant\, Ruthzee is committed to fostering shared prosperity in Boston with a focus on justice and equity. \nModerator: Fred Bernabe\, Psy.D. Candidate\, M.Ed.\, is Senior Director of Community Education and Outreach at Samaritans. Fred is an experienced mental health therapist\, facilitator\, trainer\, licensed math teacher\, entrepreneur\, and equity advocate from Dorchester\, MA. As a first-generation Haitian American\, he is fluent in Haitian Creole and American Sign Language. He is also a current leadership psychology doctoral student at William James College. \nFree | Virtual \nRSVP Now\n\nFriday\, September 13\, 2024  \n12:00pm – 1:00pm ET \n  \n 
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/be-the-connection/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T080000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20240404T144814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T182505Z
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Samaritans 5K
DESCRIPTION:Helping People Find Hope for 50 Years\nSince 1974\, Samaritans has helped people find hope in human connection. In 1999\, we held our first 5K to raise funds for suicide prevention and bring our community together. Join us at the 26th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention to mark our 50 years of impact\, honor loved ones lost to suicide\, and support those who are struggling. \nProceeds from this event support the free\, lifesaving programs provided by Samaritans—education\, crisis services\, and suicide grief support. \nGet involved in whatever way is meaningful to you. Register as an individual. Start a team with your friends and family. Sign up as a volunteer to make this special day possible. \nRegister by September 15\, 2024\, to receive a 5K T-shirt.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/26th-annual-samaritans-5k/
LOCATION:Artesani Park\, 1255 Soldiers Field Rd\, Brighton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20240925T202957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190257Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Together: Insights from Suicide Loss Survivors
DESCRIPTION:Healing Together: Insights from Suicide Loss Survivors\nWhat Helped\, What Hurt\, and the Path Forward in Our Grief\nJoin Samaritans on World Mental Health Day for a powerful and compassionate webinar featuring a panel of suicide loss survivors who will share their personal journeys of grief and healing. Discover what forms of support were most helpful immediately following their loss\, what actions or words were unintentionally hurtful\, and the types of support they wished they had received. Whether you are a survivor yourself\, a friend\, a family member\, or a professional seeking to better support those in grief\, this webinar will provide invaluable insights and guidance. \nThis panel will be recorded and sent to all who register. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nAll panelists are suicide loss survivors and volunteers with grief support programs offered by Samaritans. In that role\, they facilitate SafePlace group meetings for suicide loss survivors as well as one-on-one Survivor to Survivor visits: \n \nLynn Bennett lost her partner Edmond in July 2017. She has been volunteering with Samaritans as a facilitator for Suicide Grief Support programs since January 2020. Outside of her work with Samaritans\, Lynn is a technical designer for a big and tall men’s clothing company.   \n  \n  \n \nShannon Woolley has been volunteering with Samaritans since 2020. She previously worked as a psychiatric occupational therapist and received a doctorate from Harvard University in counseling and consulting psychology. She later shifted her career to focus on theater. She has worked as an actress and wrote a screenplay based on a true story about a suicide death that occurred while she was in graduate school\, working on her dissertation. \n  \n \nPooja Mehta is an outspoken Asian-American mental health and suicide prevention advocate. As a professional with direct Lived Experience and a suicide loss survivor\, Pooja leverages her personal and professional expertise to empower the AAPI and Immigrant-American communities to engage with the difficult topics of mental health\, grief\, and suicide. In her spare time\, Pooja enjoys talking to her friends\, rock climbing\, and catching up on TV shows with her cat\, Pepper. \n  \nModerators:  \n  \nSissi O’Shaughnessy is Senior Director of Suicide Grief Support at Samaritans where she oversees SafePlace grief support group meetings\, Survivor to Survivor visit\, and the launch of a LOSS Team – an effort to connect loss survivors with peer support immediately following a suicide. She is also a suicide loss survivor and the founder of the Mo Foundation\, honoring her late husband. Sissi previously worked as a Community Education and Outreach trainer with Samaritans\, where she provided workshops to schools and other communities on suicide prevention\, including teaching about warning signs\, risk factors\, and how to best support someone who is struggling with suicidal ideation.  \n  \n \nSteven J. Karaiskos\, Ph.D.\, is the Founder of Elpis Consulting\, Coaching\, & Community Building. Steven is an educator and emotion scientist\, a leader in the development of whole child emotional well-being\, an advocate for educator well-being\, an activist for suicide prevention/awareness & grief\, and a dynamic and creative community builder. He is a suicide loss survivor himself and facilitates peer grief support groups for those who have had a loss to suicide. He was previously Senior Director of Community Education & Outreach with Samaritans\, Inc.  \n 
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/healing-together/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20240723T182905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T172435Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community Gathering on Suicide Prevention:\nSamaritans Annual Meeting\nConnect with our community\, celebrate our 50th anniversary\, and learn about a new grief support meeting for the LGBTQ+ community launching in September 2024. \n  \nThursday\, October 24\, 2024  \n6:00pm – 8:00pm ET \nPwC Atrium\, 101 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA 02210  \n  \nFeatured Speaker: Rhonda Pilla\, SafePlace Meeting Facilitator \nFree | In-Person | Light Food & Refreshments Provided \n  \n  \nThank you for interest in the Community Gathering on Suicide Prevention: Samaritans Annual Meeting. We are no longer accepting registrations at this time. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/annual-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:PwC Atrium\, 101 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20240905T134611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T135013Z
UID:10000209-1730226600-1730232000@samaritanshope.org
SUMMARY:Shrewsbury In-Person SafePlace Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Samaritans SafePlace meetings are open groups of caring people who have lost a loved one to suicide. SafePlace peer support groups for suicide loss survivors are facilitated by trained volunteers. \nSafePlace meetings are caring support groups for suicide loss survivors. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers who have also lost a loved one to suicide. SafePlace is not a professional therapy group\, but rather a peer support group providing a forum for exploring feelings often not understood by others. 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. \nStarting October 29\, 2024\, meetings are held: \n\nLast Tuesday of every month\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm ET\nVeterans Inc\, 59 South St\, Shrewsbury\, MA 01545\n\nRSVP \n 
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/shrewsbury-safeplace-meetings/
LOCATION:Veterans Inc Shrewsbury\, MA 01545\, 59 South St\, Shrewsbury\, 01545\, United States
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20240320T182004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T134742Z
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SUMMARY:TCS New York City Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, November 3\, 2024 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
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/tcs-new-york-city-marathon/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
CREATED:20240926T165927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T145643Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Teens After Suicide Loss
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Teens After Suicide Loss:\nFilm Screening and Discussion\nSaturday\, November 23\, 2024\n1:00pm – 5:00pm ET \nModern Theatre\n525 Washington St\, Boston\, MA 02111 \nRegister Now \n  \nInternational Survivors of Suicide Loss Day offers a space for those who have lost loved ones to suicide to find comfort and understanding through sharing their stories. This year\, join Samaritans\, Rethink The Conversation\, and Coping After Suicide\, for a screening of the award-winning film\, Talking OutLOUD: Teens & Suicide Loss\, A Conversation. \nHear from Executive Producer Joanne Harpel and Coping After Suicide’s national Teens Group facilitator Steven Karaiskos\, who will discuss the film’s impact and how to support young people coping with suicide loss. A panel of suicide loss survivors will also share their personal stories and explore the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding suicide loss. A post-event reception will be held for reflection and to connect with our community of loss survivors. This event offers a meaningful opportunity for loss survivors and those who support them to come together with a supportive community who understands the painful experience of losing a loved one to suicide. \nThis event is suitable for ages 12 and up. \n  \n \nAbout Talking OutLOUD: Teens & Suicide Loss\, A Conversation \nNearly a million teenagers lose someone to suicide every year. Until now\, there’s been nothing for them in the voices of their peers. And while significant attention has been paid to the critical issue of teen suicide\, the experience of teens left behind after a suicide is rarely discussed. Talking OutLOUD: Teens & Suicide Loss\, A Conversation has changed that. \nThis award-winning landmark film features five members of Coping After Suicide’s Teens Group who share\, with parents and family members watching\, their deeply personal yet universal experiences: \n\n– Whether talking about it helps\n– What their parents have gotten right (and wrong)\n– How the suicide affected their family\n– What they would tell a friend who just lost someone\n\nWhen their family members join the conversation\, they open up about how lost they’ve felt as they try to support their teen. We discover they heard things they’d never heard before and how reassured they feel by their teens’ wisdom and resilience. \n  \nWatch the Trailer \n  \n  \nJoanne Harpel is the President of Coping After Suicide and a leading international authority on suicide bereavement and postvention . Her work has been recognized with the two highest awards in the field\, from the American Association of Suicidology and the International Association for Suicide Prevention. She’s been invited to speak at the United Nations\, on Capitol Hill\, and for the American Psychiatric Association. She’s been brought in as a trainer by the US Army\, the VA\, and the South Korean National Police Agency. She’s also trained thousands of mental health professionals\, doctors\, funeral directors\, clergy\, and school personnel across the country. Before opening her private practice\, she spent over a decade as a Senior Director with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention\, the largest suicide prevention organization in the world. Joanne began her career as a corporate lawyer with a leading New York City law firm. She is an honors graduate of Amherst College and has graduate degrees from Cambridge University and the NYU School of Law. She lives and works in New York City. \n  \n  \n  \nSteven Karaiskos is a veteran educator with over 23 years of experience\, an emotion scientist\, and an activist for suicide prevention & awareness and grief. Steven is the Founder of Elpis Consulting\, Coaching\, & Community Building established to help schools\, communities\, and organizations cultivate restorative environments rooted in fostering hope toward organizational health\, community well-being\, and individual thriving. Additionally\, he facilitates peer grief support groups for those who have had a loss to suicide and is the program director as well on the Board for The Kita Center – a restorative community honoring the lived experience of those impacted by suicide that includes the signature program Camp Kita – a nonprofit summer camp providing support for young people\, ages 8-17\, who have lost a loved one to suicide. Steven is a consultant with Sea Change Mentoring supporting international schools to ensure that both students and staff have the skills to build relationships and provide safe\, inclusive\, and equitable learning environments for relationships to thrive. A loss to suicide survivor himself\, Steven earned his Ph.D. in Psychology\, lives in Providence\, RI\, enjoys writing and Tai Chi\, and was most recently the Senior Director of Community Education & Outreach with Samaritans\, Inc. \n  \nLosing a loved one to suicide is a painful and difficult experience. Samaritans is here to offer suicide loss survivors nonjudgmental listening and peer support. We provide in person and virtual programs to support survivors in their grieving. Get support at samaritanshope.org/gss.\n  \nThis event is made possible with support from: \n \n \n 
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/supporting-teens-after-suicide-loss/
LOCATION:Modern Theatre – Suffolk University\, 525 Washington St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T162522
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SUMMARY:Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors - Every Tuesday
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSafePlace 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. \nWe 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. \nThis meeting is held: \n\nEvery Tuesday\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET\nAfter you register\, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-safeplace-meeting-for-loss-survivors-every-tuesday/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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