We are pleased to welcome Simona Badger, LCSW, to our webinar panel Beyond Policy: How Immigration Status Impacts Mental Health. Simona joins our other expert panelists on June 13 at 12:00pm ET for an honest conversation about immigration policies and their effects. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Happy Pride Month from everyone at Samaritans! 🌈 Some of our team members were out tabling at Boston Pride this past Saturday, connecting with incredible members of our community. We’re so grateful to share space, stories, and support.

We were thrilled to welcome Deloitte staff into our office for their 2026 Impact Day. A special thank you to everyone who attended our Befriender training and helped pack swag bags!

Since January 2025, suicides have accounted for nearly 20% of all deaths in ICE custody, and nearly 80% of likely undocumented immigrants have reported negative health impacts due to immigration-related stress (KFF/NYT 2025 Survey of Immigrants). us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Charles River Chamber Women’s Conference, Momentum, is happening on June 12! Featuring Samaritans President & CEO Kathy Marchi and Chief Clinical Officer Kacy Maitland.

CSRP is hosting a webinar series: After the Aftermath: Grief Support for Suicide Loss. Featuring Sissi O'Shaughnessy Senior Director of Suicide Grief Support Services at Samaritans, Steven Karaiskos, and Michele Lee. mgborg.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We are excited to share that all our photos from our Breakfast for Hope have been added to our Flickr. Thank you again to all who participated and attended! View more by visiting: www.flickr.com/photos/15500...

Gun violence is a growing epidemic and medical professionals need to be part of the conversation. Join us tomorrow for a free webinar that will help you find your role — whether at the bedside, in your institution, or as an advocate for your patients and community. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Some wonderful Samaritans staff presented at AFP Day in Boston, sharing more about Samaritans and our Every Conversation Counts campaign.

Every clinician has a role to play in preventing suicide. Yet most have never been trained to talk about firearms. In Massachusetts, over half of firearm deaths are suicides. Healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to intervene if a patient is in crisis. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Chief Clinical Officer Kacy Maitland joins Bianca Jordan on Pivot or Perish for a powerful conversation on ambition after motherhood. 🎧 New episode out now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, open.spotify.com/episode/5PdD...

A heartfelt thank you to the New England Revolution for creating space for us to share information on mental health and suicide prevention. You are never alone!

A shoutout to some of our incredible trainers who are visiting schools across Massachusetts to educate students and folks about mental health and suicide prevention. To learn more or book a workshop, visit: samaritanshope.org/our-services...

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re here to remind you that support is always within reach. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just need someone to talk to, Samaritans and Hey Sam are here for you.

A special spotlight goes out to Kiara Hernandez and Gina Bates for their powerful contributions at the Massachusetts Annual Suicide Prevention Conference in Norwood, MA.

Samaritans and Hey Sam are here for you when you’ve had a bad day, feel lonely, or feel overwhelmed; whenever you need someone to talk to. You are never alone. We’re here for you, 24/7. Call or text 988. Youth can text Hey Sam at 439‑726 | 9AM-12AM ET

Thank you to everyone who attended our Legislative Briefing. We were honored to host an impactful presentation on immigrant mental health by Kiara Hernandez, Samaritans Manager of Quality Planning and Assurance.

Suicide prevention doesn’t always look like a crisis hotline. Our Chief Clinical Officer Kacy Maitland, reminds us that having our basic needs met is a form of suicide prevention. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

To anyone missing a mother or mother figure, grieving a child, navigating difficult relationships, or struggling with hopes of becoming a parent — you are not alone. We are here for you, 24/7. Call or text 988

Growing up in a small town, Lisa had no family history of suicide and didn’t know anyone who had taken their own life. That changed when her daughter, Tess, died at the age of 25. To learn more about Lisa's story, visit: lnkd.in/esJ7M98T

The 2026 Breakfast for Hope was a powerful morning, bringing our community together to support those affected by suicide. Whether you joined us in person or supported from afar, we are so grateful for your commitment to honoring the courage it takes to heal after a suicide loss.

Our 2026 Breakfast for Hope is underway, a morning of compassion celebrating the lifesaving impact of Samaritans and a future where everyone affected by suicide can find the support they need.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Breakfast for Hope on Tuesday, May 5, at the Westin Copley Place.

"I'm not crazy. I'm not broken. I'm just a poor bereaved soul. And these people get it and they're here with me." - Charlie, Suicide Grief Support Facilitator Thanks to your support, we’re able to reach more people with our lifesaving services, programs, and team.

Some snapshots from our Living Our Story After Suicide Loss: A One-Day Summit 2026. We are so grateful for what each of you brought to this space: your honesty, courage and care for yourselves and for each other. To view these photos, visit: www.flickr.com/photos/15500...

"If it wasn't for SafePlace and Samaritans, I don't know where I'd be." - Alex, Suicide Grief Support Facilitator Your support is allowing us to connect with more people and help us expand our reach.

Here is the May SafePlace schedule, register at samaritanshope.org/gss. Samaritans SafePlace meetings are caring support groups for suicide loss survivors. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers who have also lost a loved one to suicide.

Registration for Cooking for Grief is open! A family-centered class designed to help children ages 5–12 and their caregivers explore feelings of suicide loss through the comforting act of cooking together. This event is made possible by The Parmenter Foundation. www.tfaforms.com/5212841

Some snapshots of some of our incredible 2026 Boston Marathon runners as they crushed 26.2 miles. samaritanshope.org/events/bosto...

Our Breakfast for Hope is a week away! Join us for a transformative morning of compassion at the annual Breakfast for Hope, celebrating our lifesaving impact and looking ahead to a future where everyone affected by suicide can find the support they need. support.samaritanshope.org/event/2026-b...

"Thank you for your support — not only us, but to the millions struggling with depression and to the families in grief." - Deana and Adam, 5k Participants Your support empowers us to broaden our lifesaving services and help more people.

"Samaritans... made me feel that I too will be okay again." - Rhonda, Suicide Grief Support Facilitator Your support empowers us to broaden our lifesaving grief support services and help more people.

Growing up in a small town, Lisa had no family history of suicide and didn’t know anyone who had taken their own life. That changed when her daughter, Tess, died at the age of 25. To learn more about Lisa's story, visit: samaritanshope.org/blog/how-i-f...

The Samaritans team was spread across Boston yesterday to cheer our incredible 2026 Boston Marathon Runners! Their passion and dedication is inspiring, and they have raised $291,483 towards our lifesaving work. Thank you to our incredible runners, you inspire us each and every day.

We’re wishing our incredible 2026 Boston Marathon team the best of luck as they head to the starting line today. Together, they’ve raised more than $258,870 to support our lifesaving work. Congratulations Team Samaritans!

"It's incredible that I have the chance to be the support I never received in similar situations." - Hey Sam Team Member Hey Sam, is a dedicated peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old. Your support is helping us reach more people with Hey Sam.

Samaritans staff are celebrating the Raj Menta Day of Good by going to the Emerald Necklace to help clean up our community. A helpful pause from our busy days to help do some good, we encourage you all to do the same. To learn more about the Raj Menta Day of Good www.rmdayofgood.com/home

We are seeking volunteers to support this year's Breakfast for Hope. Volunteers are essential to creating a successful event that brings our community together and raises vital funds for our lifesaving services. To learn more about volunteering, visit: www.tfaforms.com/5210030

April is volunteer appreciation month! We are endlessly grateful for all of our incredible volunteers who make our events and programs run smoothly. We would not be where we are today without all of your hard work. Thank you!

After Russell Holman's brother Rick died by suicide in 2018, Russell turned to Samaritans for support. He attended SafePlace suicide grief support meetings & received a personalized visit from someone who had also lost a sibling to suicide. samaritanshope.org/blog/maratho...

When he was 18 years old, Patrick lost his close friend to suicide. He looked for a way to connect with other young adults who had experienced a similar loss, ideally something with a flexible schedule and low-pressure environment. To learn more, visit: samaritanshope.org/blog/healing...

"My favorite part about running for Samaritans is the amazing community. Getting to learn all the other runners stories has really motivated me to push myself every single day." To learn more about Freeman's story and his journey to 26.2, visit: samaritanshope.org/blog/maratho...

"Being a volunteer... has given me the greatest sense of gratitude and fulfillment." - Brian, Suicide Grief Support Facilitator Thanks to your support, we’re able to reach more people with our lifesaving services, programs, and team.

"I don't know what I would do if I couldn't run. 6 years and a dozen marathons later, it has been life altering for me." To support Kirstin and our other amazing runners, visit: samaritanshope.org/events/bosto...

We invite you to join us for a day-long summit for long-term suicide loss survivors (5+ years after loss). The summit is supported with funding from the Parmenter Foundation. To register, visit: samaritanshope.org/event/living...

"You are never too broken to get help. Asking for support is one of the bravest things you can do. And the world is absolutely not a better place without you..." To learn more about Russell's journey and to support his page, visit: www.givengain.com/project/russ...

"The recent funding cuts to services supporting the most vulnerable (LGBTQ+ communities) is alarming..." To learn more about Kirstin's journey to 26.2, visit: www.givengain.com/project/kirs...

“To be there for others in their time of need... you can’t really do more important work than that.” - Jeanine, Helpline Volunteer Your support ensures that we can continue to help more people, grow our programs, and be even stronger for the years ahead.

Here is the April SafePlace schedule, register at samaritanshope.org/gss. Samaritans SafePlace meetings are caring support groups for suicide loss survivors. Meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers who have also lost a loved one to suicide. Meetings are free, ongoing, and drop-in.

Registration is still open for Living Our Story After Suicide Loss, a one‑day summit designed for long‑term suicide loss survivors. The summit is supported with funding from the Parmenter Foundation.