Our Services

Preventing Suicide, Providing Hope

Nearly 50,000 lives are lost to suicide in the United States each year. In Massachusetts, one person dies by suicide every 14 hours. Young people, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and individuals in certain professions are at especially high risk. Samaritans counteracts these trends with livesaving suicide prevention services and grief support programs that meet people where they are, without judgment.

With Samaritans, everyone has somewhere to turn.

Find Support

Samaritans offers lifesaving suicide prevention services, educational workshops, and survivor support groups in Massachusetts and across the United States. All of our services are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.

TALK TO SOMEONE

24/7 Helpline

Call or text if you feel isolated, suicidal, or concerned about someone in your life.

TEXT A PEER

Hey Sam

Connect with a peer through our mental health support textline for youth (ages 14-24).

FIND CONNECTION

Suicide Grief Support

Connect with other suicide loss survivors through Samaritans virtual and in-person suicide grief support groups.

BOOK A WORKSHOP

Suicide Prevention Training

Learn to help people in crisis by hosting a suicide prevention workshop at your school, workplace, or organization.

VOLUNTEER

LOSS Team

Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Teams provide compassionate listening and timely resources to Massachusetts families following a suicide.

JOIN A GROUP

Suicide Attempt Survivors

Find community and resources in an eight-week virtual support group for survivors of a suicide attempt.

“There is no question in my mind, heart, and soul that I would not be alive today without the incredible folks
at Samaritans.”

Anonymous Helpline caller

Ready to help?

If you’re passionate about preventing suicide, there are many meaningful ways to contribute to Samaritans’ lifesaving mission. Learn about volunteer opportunities. 

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