Samaritans answers calls made to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, as well as running a dedicated text support service for young people, community suicide prevention education and grief support programs. The local center has answered more than 3 million calls, chats and text messages since its founding 50 years ago.
There were almost two-dozen volunteers in the basement of Arlington Street Church. They had a bank of rotary phones and a wealth of compassion for people who called their hotline — people who were struggling with mental health issues, including thoughts of suicide.
Today there are independent Samaritans branches around the country. Their work includes community education and grief support programs for people who've lost a loved one to suicide. On what we can all do if we know someone who's struggling with their mental health and possible suicidal thoughts:
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