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654 Beacon Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
1.617.536.2460 (ph)
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The Samaritans of Boston is a non-denominational, not-for-profit volunteer organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide by befriending individuals in crisis and educating the community about effective prevention strategies.
The Samaritans provide several service which depend on the contribution and participation of volunteers.
- 24-Hour Befriending Service
The Samaritans provides a free and confidential 24-hour phone befriending line (617-247-0220). This unique service, which is staffed by trained volunteers, provides unconditional and non-judgemental support to those who are alone, depressed or in crisis. Whatever the challenge or struggle, anyone who is suffering can find at The Samaritans a caring, empathetic ear, eager to listen and understand.
- Samariteens
Samariteens is a special part of our befriending service dedicated to assisting teens in despair. This help line (800-252-TEEN) is free, confidential and staffed by teenage volunteers who are trained to be compassionate and supportive listeners. Samariteens provides peer support and understanding to those facing the particular challenges of adolescence.
- SafePlace
SafePlace is an open, confidential support group for individuals who have lost loved ones to suicide. This group provides survivors with a forum to grieve, share difficulties and receive much needed support and understanding. Meetings are facilitated by trained Samaritans volunteers who are also survivors of suicide.
- Community Education and Outreach
Education is an important and effective suicide prevention tool. Through our outreach program, The Samaritans provides education and training on identifying those at risk for suicide and suicide prevention strategies. We are available to train schools, professional groups, civic, religious and social organizations.
- Lifeline
The Samaritans facilitates Lifeline, a unique suicide prevention and intervention program, in selected Eastern Massachusetts correctional facilities. Through Lifeline, volunteers provide face-to-face befriending to fellow inmates and detainees who have expressed feelings of despair and isolation, or who may have signaled in some way that they are at risk of suicide.
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