Suicide Support: The Samaritans of Fall River and New Bedford provides confidential emotional support to any person who is lonely, depressed, or suicidal.

The Samaritans of Fall River & New Bedford

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Telephone: 508-673-3777 or 508-673-5160 Email: samsfrnb@aol.com
Toll Free for Massachusetts Residents: 1-866-508-4357

Welcome

The Samaritans is a non-religious charity, which provides confidential emotional support to any person who is lonely, depressed, or suicidal.

Services are offered to the communities of Greater Fall River and Greater New Bedford. Samaritans befriend people in crisis and educate the public about suicide awareness and suicide prevention strategies.

The Samaritans of Fall River & New Bedford has been certified by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS).

The Samaritans of Fall River & New Bedford are also participants in the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK and the 1-800-SUICIDE networks.

The Samaritans of Fall River & New Bedford has received certification from CONTACT USA as a certified crisis agency for 5 years. We are proud to add this certification to our site!

Every 42 Seconds Someone Attempts Suicide

Every 18 Minutes Someone Dies By Suicide

Samaritans volunteers are dedicated to the prevention of suicide.

The Samaritans provides a free and confidential 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. Anyone can find a caring empathetic ear at The Samaritans.

Self-Help support group offered on the first and third Wednesday of each month for all those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Click here for details.>>>

Call
508-673-3777
or
508-673-5160
and
1-866-508-4357
toll free for Massachusetts Residents.

Teen Suicide>>>
Suicide is now thought to be the second leading cause of death for ages 15 through 19 and rising rapidly. It may even be the first, but we can't say for sure. It's difficult to get an accurate count, because many times suicides are reported as accidents.

Suicide and the Elderly>>>

The Samaritans of Fall River & New Bedford web site is a winner of the International Association of Web Masters and Designers Golden Web Award.

Those 65 and older have the highest suicide rate of any age group in the United States. Though persons over 65 make up approximately 13% of the U.S. population, they commit 20% of all reported suicides.

About Suicide Awareness>>>
Education is an important and effective suicide prevention tool. Through our outreach program, The Samaritans provides education, training on identifying those at risk of suicide and suicide prevention strategies. We are available to train schools, professional groups, civic, religious, and social organizations.

Telephone: 508-673-3777 or 508-673-5160 Email: samsfrnb@aol.com
Toll Free for Massachusetts Residents: 1-866-508-4357
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