Our Services

Lifesaving Programs

Suicide is a public health crisis, ranking as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Nationally, we lose more than 47,000 loved ones to suicide each year (Centers for Disease Control, 2019). In Massachusetts, that’s 725 lives lost annually, and these numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate (Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 2018). 

Want to get involved?

If you are passionate about preventing suicide, there are many meaningful ways for you to get involved. Check out the different opportunities to join our volunteer community – on our 24/7 Helpline, as a Grief Support Services facilitator, or providing event support. 

Get the Support You’re Looking For

At Samaritans, we aim to prevent suicide and support those affected by it. To do this, our services emphasize nonjudgmental and compassionate listening. We provide a 24/7 Helpline, peer support for people who are grieving a loss to suicide, and suicide prevention workshops. Samaritans provides our lifesaving programs throughout Greater Boston and MetroWest Massachusetts. Our services are free and confidential.

Our Services

Samaritans provides lifesaving suicide prevention services throughout Massachusetts. Our services are free, confidential, and nonjudgmental.

TALK TO SOMEONE

24/7 Helpline

You can call or text us anytime you feel isolated, desperate, suicidal, or concerned about someone else in your life.

PEER TEXT LINE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Hey Sam

Hey Sam is a peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old.

FIND SUPPORT

Grief Support Services

If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you can find support through events, meetings, and peer networks.

BOOK A WORKSHOP

Community Education

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

“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

Our Impact in 2023

114,463

people reached across all programs

1,454

young people reached via peer-to-peer text

1,567

loved ones engaged in grief support