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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-2/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
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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/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
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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/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T203000
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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/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:United Parish of Upton\, 1 Church St\, Upton\, MA\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
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SUMMARY:Living Our Story After Suicide Loss: A One-Day Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nDate & Time: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nLocation: College Hall Foyer\, Regis College\, Weston\, MA \nThe pain from a suicide loss may change over time\, but it never goes away. Many loss survivors find it difficult to move forward with their grief\, even years later. Storytelling can help make sense of suicide loss and find purpose. This day-long summit invites long-term suicide loss survivors (5+ years after loss) to explore how sharing their story can foster connection\, healing\, and hope. Through guided writing exercises and group discussion\, participants will define their own stories in ways that honor their loved ones and work through lingering grief. Together\, we will examine how telling our stories can help find meaning after loss and inspire others who may be struggling. \nWho Should Attend: This event is for individuals who have been navigating life after suicide loss for five years or more and are looking to move forward in their healing journey. \nDetails: \nBreakfast and lunch will be provided. \nThe program is free of charge and limited to about 50 participants. \nThe summit is supported with funding from the Parmenter Foundation. \nProgram: \n10:00 a.m. – Check In and Networking \n10:30 a.m. – Program Begins \n12:00 p.m. – Break for Lunch \n1:00 p.m. – Afternoon Session Begins \n3:00 p.m. – Program Ends \nHow to Register:\nRegister Now
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/living-our-story-after-suicide-loss-a-one-day-summit/
LOCATION:Regis College\, 235 Wellesley St\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suicide Grief Support
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SUMMARY:Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Spouses and Partners – Monthly
DESCRIPTION:Suicide Grief Support for Partners and Spouses\nA 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. \nMeetings are held: \n\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET\nAfter you register\, we will follow up with Zoom meeting details.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/virtual-safeplace-meeting-for-for-spouses-and-partners-monthly/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:Canton: In-Person SafePlace Meetings for Loss Survivors - Monthly
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLosing 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. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held: \n\n\n\n\nThird Thursday of every month\n\n\n\n7:00 – 8:30 pm ET\n\n\n\nCanton Community Center\, 92 Pleasant St. Canton\, MA 02021\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 \n 
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/canton-in-person-safeplace-meetings-for-loss-survivors/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:92 Pleasant St. Canton\, MA 02021\, 92 Pleasant St.\, Canton\, MA\, 02021\, United States
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T123000
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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/2026-04-19/
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:20260420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T160000
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SUMMARY:Boston Marathon 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 — crisis services\, educational workshops\, and suicide grief support.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/boston-marathon-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095401
CREATED:20251208T181209Z
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SUMMARY:Boston: In-Person SafePlace Meetings for Loss Survivors - 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. \n\nMeetings are held: \n\n\n\n\nFirst Wednesday of every month\n\n\n\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET\n\n\n\n6 Chestnut St\, Boston MA 01208\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 \n 
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/in-person-safeplace-meetings-for-loss-survivors/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:6 Chestnut St\, Boston MA 01208\, 6 Chestnut St\, Boston\, MA\, 01208\, United States
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T203000
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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-2/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095401
CREATED:20250325T160909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T181444Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors - Monthly on Saturday
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\nFirst Saturday of each month\n10:00 am – 11:30 am 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-monthly-on-saturday/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace,Suicide Grief Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T141915Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for Hope 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our Breakfast for Hope\, celebrating over 50 years of lifesaving impact and looking ahead to a future where every conversation counts.
URL:https://samaritanshope.org/event/breakfast-for-hope-2026/
CATEGORIES:breakfast for hope
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000
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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-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SafePlace
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