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Samaritans of FR/NB, Inc.
We provide a free and confidential Suicide Prevention and Crisis Hot Line staffed by caring, trained volunteers available seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
This service provides unprejudiced and nonjudgmental support to those who are alone, depressed or in crisis. 
​Everyone can find a caring empathetic ear at
Samaritans of FR/NB.​

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Interested in becoming a Samaritan? 
Our next training is September 10, 14 and 16, 2019. 
​Please email samaritansfrnb@gmail.com for application and more information.    

If you're in a program such as, Human Service, Social Work, Psychology,
Criminal Justice or in Healthcare - Samaritans may be the perfect internship for you.
Volunteers are specially trained to work our crisis line - we also reach out to those interested
in office administration or business administration.
Hours are flexible and can be tailored to fit students schedule 
Please call 508-679-9777

Note: Our Crisis Hotline is anonymous and free of charge and available from 8 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week depending on the availability of volunteers within that period. From time to time, there may be gaps in volunteer coverage.
Need to talk? Please feel free to contact
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Need to text? Please text to 1-877-870-HOPE (4673)
Emergency: Please Call 911 Directly