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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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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/2024-04-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000
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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/2024-04-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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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/2024-04-12/
LOCATION:United Parish of Upton\, 1 Church St\, Upton\, MA\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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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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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/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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SUMMARY:Holliston: In-Person SafePlace Meeting for Parents - Monthly
DESCRIPTION: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. \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\n3rd Saturday of every month\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET\nBen Speaks Office\, 360 Woodland St\, 2nd Floor\, Holliston\, MA 01746\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-parents-monthly/2024-04-21/
LOCATION:Ben Speaks Office\, 360 Woodland St\, 2nd Floor\, Holliston\, MA\, 01746\, United States
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000
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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/2024-04-25/
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CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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