Over 30 Years of Befriending to the Greater Boston and Metrowest Communities

Samaritans, Inc. 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.

24-Hour Befriending Service

The Samaritans provides a free and confidential 24-hour phone befriending line (617-247-0220) in Boston and (508-875-4500) in Framingham. This unique service, staffed by trained volunteers, provides unconditional and non-judgmental support to those who are alone, depressed or in crisis. Or you can reach us toll-free at (877-870-HOPE (4673).

Whatever the challenge or struggle, anyone who is suffering can find at The Samaritans a caring, empathetic ear, eager to listen and understand. Find out more.

Want to help? Find out more about becoming a befriending helpline volunteer.

Samariteens

Samariteens is dedicated to assisting teens in despair. This help line, 800-252-TEEN (8336), is free, confidential and staffed by trained compassionate and supportive teenage volunteers. Find out more.

Are you between 15 and 18 and want to help? Become a Samariteen volunteer.

Grief Support Services

Samaritans offers peer support services to those who have lost a loved one to suicide, including our SafePlace support groups in communities throughout greater Boston and Metrowest, and visits by trained Survivor to Survivor Network Volunteers. Find out more.