Mission

As Samaritans, we strive to reduce the incidence and impact of suicide through programs that befriend, support and educate the community while offering anonymity and treating all individuals with care, dignity and respect.
 

Befriending/Hotline

"Befriending" is when one ordinary human being offers compassion to another at a time of crisis or loneliness.

It is both more and less than ordinary friendship.  It is more because it guarantees absolute confidentiality.  It is less because it is not mutual: the volunteer does not speak about him/herself.  The relationship is limited to the duration and extent of the caller’s need.  Advice is not given.  Action is not taken or imposed without the consent of the caller.

The crisis hotline 603-357-5505 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to anyone who is feeling lonely, isolated, depressed, and even suicidal.

Programs

• Twenty-four (24) hour confidential and anonymous hotline for adults and teens
   

• Education to youth in area schools on prevention of suicide
   

• Safe Place support groups for individuals who have lost a friend or loved one to suicide
   

• Educational and outreach programs for the community